Dire Straits and Status Quo stars announced for Hampshire festival

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 10:36 · Archive

A three-day music festival near Basingstoke will feature members of Dire Straits, Status Quo and other major British bands from July 2027.

A new three-day music festival featuring members of some of Britain's biggest bands has been announced for Sapley Farm near Overton in Hampshire. Legends For Good will take place from 23 to 25 July 2027 at the site, which was previously known as Laverstoke Park Farm and formerly hosted CarFest.

Dire Straits founding member John Illsley and Status Quo bassist John 'Rhino' Edwards head the announced lineup. Illsley will perform Dire Straits' best-known songs, whilst Edwards' set is expected to feature Status Quo favourites including 'Rockin' All Over The World', 'Down Down' and 'Whatever You Want'.

Other confirmed performers include guitarist Neil Taylor, known for his long-standing associations with Tears for Fears and Robbie Williams, and former Simple Minds drummer Mel Gaynor. Big Country bassist Tony Butler, who has also performed with The Pretenders and Pete Townshend, has been announced alongside Herman's Hermits, who will bring 1960s music to the lineup.

Mick Wilson of 10cc and Josh Phillips, known for his work with Procol Harum, are also due to perform. Phillips has contributed organ to the soundtrack of Quadrophenia and written television themes, including for Strictly Come Dancing.

The festival was founded by Clare Scheckter, wife of former Formula One world champion Jody Scheckter, in memory of their daughter Ila. Ila died in 2021 after battling addiction and epilepsy following treatment for a brain tumour.

How it is being reported

• Dire Straits and Status Quo stars announced for huge new festival near AndoverMusicians from some of Britain's biggest bands have been announced for a new three-day festival near Basingstoke.Andover Advertiser · 5 Nov, 10:21
• Dire Straits and Status Quo stars announced for huge new festival in HampshireMusicians from some of Britain's biggest bands have been announced for a new three-day festival near Basingstoke.Romsey Advertiser · 5 Nov, 10:20
• Dire Straits and Status Quo stars announced for huge new festival near BasingstokeMusicians from some of Britain's biggest bands have been announced for a new three-day festival near Basingstoke.Basingstoke Gazette · 5 Nov, 09:00

In this story: John Illsley · John Edwards · Status Quo · Dire Straits · Sapley Farm · Overton · Clare Scheckter · Jody Scheckter

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