JoeFest to return this August at Bishop Blaize in Romsey

JoeFest is set to return on August 8. <i>(Image: Abbie Bartley)</i>
JoeFest is set to return on August 8. (Image: Abbie Bartley)
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A Hampshire music festival is making a return this summer to raise money for charity.

JoeFest 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 8, at The Bishop Blaize in Romsey, with live music running from 11am to 10pm.

The festival was created in memory of musician Joe Godden, and aims to celebrate his love of live music while supporting charitable causes.

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Abbie Bartley, organiser of JoeFest, said: "JoeFest is about so much more than a day of live music.

"It's about remembering Joe in the best way possible, bringing people together, supporting local musicians, and raising money for charities that have a genuine impact on people's lives."

This year, proceeds will go to Tonic Music for Mental Health, a charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of musicians, music industry workers and young people through the power of music.

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