GuilFest: The Jacksons to headline music festival in Surrey
2025-01-20
Category: entertainment

Legendary band The Jacksons are to headline a family-friendly music festival in Surrey.GuilFest, which takes place at Stoke Park in Guildford, returned last year after a decade-long break.The Jacksons, who will headline the two-day festival alongside indie rock band Razorlight, is made up of family members of the late Michael Jackson.The festival is to take place on 5 and 6 July.
Organiser Tony Scott said it was an "absolute privilege" to have The Jacksons headlining Saturday's performances on the main stage.
Michael, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon, originally known as The Jackson 5, rose to fame for their musical talent and choreography.The group earned the status of pop royalty in the music world, providing the launchpad for what would become Michael Jackson's legendary solo career.The group found international success at Motown in 1969 with their first single I Want You Back.In 2018, The Jacksons celebrated 50 years as one of the most successful groups in music history.
Last year's line-up at GuilFest included punk band The Stranglers and former Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder.Artists to have played at previous events include Van Morrison, Motörhead, Madness, Jools Holland and Paul Weller.
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