A NEW music festival is set to make its debut in Highcliffe this weekend.

Clifftop Music Festival will finally take place on Saturday, September 9, having been in the pipeline for five years.

Described as “groovy” and “70s-themed”, the event is the first of its kind by Highcliffe Action Team (HAT).

Mandy Polkey, Highcliffe Action Team (HAT) chair and Stir Event’s founder, said: “Clifftop Music Festival will be host to lively music, fairground rides, and lots of classic festival activities, plus stalls with food and refreshments all held in a simply stunning location.

“There will also be a 60s &70s classic and vintage car display as well as the local shops and businesses that will also be exhibiting and selling at the event, so there will be plenty to do, see and buy.”

Headlining the festival is the 70s funk and disco group, Heatwave - renowned for their hits Always & Forever, Boogie Nights, and Happiness Togetherness.

A busy lineup precedes Heatwave’s performance with local acts such as We Are Robot, Sound of Soul Bournemouth, and Lou Taylor’s Soul Train taking to the main stage, plus a performance from the Wessex Majorettes and DJ Mc’s Retro Grooves will be spinning the wax from the Boogie Bus.

Festival goers are encouraged to wear their finest 70s attire, whether that be flares, tie-dye shirts, or funky accessories.

Sponsoring the event is The Paddle Cafe, Capstan Security, Highcliffe Coach Holidays, Warrior Agency, Pulford Publicity, the Cliffhanger Restaurant, Stir Events, SP Safety Consultancy, and c 9 creative, as well as Highcliffe Rotary which is offering volunteer support.

Mandy said: “Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters; we at HAT are very excited for the festival which has been in the pipeline for five years.

“It’s sure to be one of Highcliffe’s events of the year.”

Clifftop Music Festival will take place on Saturday from 11am to 7pm, and will be hosted on the green adjoining the cliff-top car park, near the Cliffhanger.

Entry is free. For more information visit https://www.highcliffevillage.com/music-festival.