A festival celebrating Britain's farming heritage is set to take place later this week.
The Great British Harvest Festival will be held at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral on Saturday, September 26.
The concert begins at 7.30pm, with picnics from 5.30pm.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own British-grown picnic to enjoy alongside the evening's entertainment, which includes a line-up of music acts.
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Hosted by broadcaster and television producer John Lloyd CBE, alongside renowned broadcaster Zeb Soanes and celebrated chef Andy Clarke, the festival will feature performances from the National Youth Choir, the Orchestra of the Royal College of Music, and others.
The event, created by property developer Pigeon, aims to celebrate Britain's farming heritage, rural communities, and musical talent.
Other acts include Debbie Wiseman OBE, Sir John Rutter, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Grace Davidson, The James Taylor Quartet, Tim Garland, Philip Sheppard, and Nik Kershaw & Chesney Hawkes.
It will be raising funds for three charities in the East of England - Cambridge Children's Hospital, The Charlie Watkins Foundation, and YANA (You Are Not Alone).
Alongside Pigeon, sponsors include Hawkstone, Chapel Down and Knollbury Fort.
Farmer David Barker, chairman of Diss National Farmers' Union, said: "I am very pleased to give my whole hearted support to the event.
"It is really important that in these difficult times we come together and celebrate what the industry achieves across Suffolk. We much appreciate the support given by Pigeon to the event."
Robin Hepburn, charity director at YANA, said: “Saturday night in Bury Cathedral is going to be amazing. The range of performers is just brilliant and I can’t wait to hear them.
“Huge thanks to everyone involved, especially the team at Pigeon.
"It’s going to a great fundraising night for local charities and YANA is so fortunate to have this backing as we seek to support our beleaguered farmers across the region.”
Tickets are priced from £40 to £125 and can be booked at www.gbhf.co.uk.
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