MUSIC fans were treated to a weekend of rock and soul, as sensational tribute acts for music icons Elton John, Tina Turner and Rod Stewart, along with Soul Legends took to the stage for this year’s Music In The Park.

The music festival, which took place at the King George V Playing Fields in Farnborough, was once again a huge success, drawing in crowds of more than 7,000 to raise money for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

On the Saturday the tribute acts took to the stage, performing hit after hit and sweeping the crowds to their feet to dance along.

Graham Nash of the Elton John Experience impressed the crowds with an act which included the well-loved Crocodile Rock and Rocket Man, after which Niqi Brown wowed the crowds with her fast-moving, dynamic set as Tina Turner, performing favourites such as Simply the Best and Proud Mary.

The evening finished with Paul Metcalfe as Forever Rod, who sang classics including Maggie May and Handbags and Gladrags.

Sunday saw Motown group Soul Legends bring their silky sounds and smooth moves to the show, as they performed classics from Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lionel Ritchie, Barry White and many more, all of which were accompanied by their usual flawless choreography.

Hits included favourite soul anthems such as Love Train, Ain’t Nobody, Midnight Hour, and Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.

The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Farnborough, has taken place every other year since 2001, and raises a huge amount of money for Phyllis Tuckwell.

“We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Farnborough for once again organising this fantastic event,” said Laura Moody, events fundraising manager at Phyllis Tuckwell.

“It was a huge success, as it always is, and we are very grateful for their support. Since 2001 this music festival has raised over £440,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell – an incredible contribution to our fundraising.

“We would like to thank everyone who came along, and we hope you had a brilliant time.”

For more information go to www.pth.org.uk/event-diary, call the fundraising team on 01252 729446 or alternatively email [email protected].