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- Irish Daily Mirror
Ryan Tubridy makes return to UK festival with Virgin Radio star Chris Evans
Ex-RTE star Ryan Tubridy is set to return to CarFest in the UK with Virgin Radio star Chris Evans.
The Dubliner made his debut at the Hampshire festival last year and organisers have announced the Virgin Radio host will return again this year.
CarFest, which takes place between August 22 and 24 at Laverstoke Farm, will host live music, cars, comedy, food, wellness and more, all while raising vital funds for UK children's charities. The main stage line-up features Busted, Rita Ora, Travis, Madness, Tom Walker, Sam Ryder, Kim Wilde, Squeeze, The Boomtown Rats and Seasick Steve.
Tubridy will return to The Author's Stage in StarFest to chat with literary and cultural voices; including Ben Miller, Dom Joly, Ed Byrne, Rev. Richard Coles, Cecilia Ahern and Adele Parks, amongst a host of others.
Author and journalist Bryony Gordon will join Tubridy to co-host this increasingly popular stage and offering festivalgoers a packed weekend of insightful and entertaining discussion.
Now in its 13th year, and founded by Virgin Radio presenter Chris Evans, CarFest offers more than just cars.
Festival-goers can experience six distinct festivals sited across the 500-acre site: StarFest (celebrity guests and expert talks), FoodFest, SpaFest, KidsFest, RetroFest and CarFest itself - showcasing breathtaking vehicles and high-octane experiences.
SpaFest returns with a revitalised wellbeing programme featuring experts such as Jason Grayston, Julia Bradbury, Sally Gunnell OBE DL and Dr Julie Smith.
FoodFest brings a mouth-watering schedule of live cooking shows, tastings, and chef Q&As led by Si King of The Hairy Bikers, with culinary legends like Rosemary Shrager, Atul Kochhar, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Glynn Purnell, and Tom Parker Bowles appearing across the weekend.
CarFest remains committed to raising money for vital UK children's charities.
Since its launch in 2012, the festival has donated 10 per cent of the ticket price, as well as 100 per cent of its profits, raising an impressive €1.5 million in 2024 alone.
The 2025 edition will continue to support BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Starlight Children's Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy and local Hampshire hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace.
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