EuroMillions winner announces his controversial festival WILL return

EuroMillions winner Adrian Bayford announces his controversial ‘mini Glastonbury’ rock festival at his £6.5m estate WILL return next year after it was scrapped this summer following noise complaints from neighbours

• Adrian Bayford previously hosted The Cambridge Rock Festival in 2017 and 2018 

A postman who became England’s biggest Euromillion ever jackpot winner will continue to hold a ‘mini Glastonbury’ on his £6.5 million estate, despite persistent noise complaints from his angry neighbours.

Adrian Bayford previously hosted The Cambridge Rock Festival on his 90-acre estate in Linton, Cambridgeshire in 2017 and 2018 attracting 2,000 revellers. 

He tried to host the event at Horseheath Lodge once again this year but it cancelled this year due to licensing issues after locals raised concerns the event would bring ‘chaos’ to the area.

But South Cambridgeshire District Council have now given permission for the event, which would see music playing until 11pm each night, to go ahead next year.

The four-day festival, which has seen huge acts perform over the years, including Thunder, Uriah Heep and Hazel O’Connor, was set to take place from August 3 to 6.

Adrian Bayford became one of England’s biggest ever Euromillions jackpot winners when he landed £148 million

The lotto winner previously hosted The Cambridge Rock Festival on his 90-acre estate in Linton, Cambridgeshire in 2017 and 2018 attracting 2,000 revellers

After winning the jackpot with his now ex-wife Gillian in 2012 when they were both living in Haverhill, Suffolk. They split 15 months later after nine years of marriage

But fans were left disappointed after organisers were forced to cancel this year because the council had not granted a licence.

Mr Bayford became one of England’s biggest ever Euromillions jackpot winners when he landed £148 million with his now ex-wife Gillian in 2012 when they were both living in Haverhill, Suffolk. They split 15 months later after nine years of marriage. 

A statement on the festival’s Facebook site said they were offering refunds or people could keep hold of their tickets for next year’s event.

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It said: ‘It is with deepest regret that the Cambridge Rock Festival Committee need to let you know that this year’s festival cannot go ahead as planned.

‘Although this would have been our 3rd time at Horseheath Lodge, the Licence now required (not the same as previously), has in practice taken the decision out of our control for this year.’

Under the new licence the event can take place for four days each year between May and September. 

The event, which had been set to feature 60 rock bands, would have seen music playing until 11pm each night.

The festival offers a ‘pay what you can afford’ full festival ticket which starts at £129. These then increase up to £139, £149 and £159. Day tickets are available at £34 for Thursday and £48 for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

The four-day festival, which has seen huge acts perform over the years, including Thunder, Uriah Heep and Hazel O’Connor, was set to take place from August 3 to 6

The ‘mini Glastonbury’ on his £6.5 million estate will now be able to run in 2024 despite persistent noise complaints from his angry neighbours

Mr Bayford, 41, and his now ex-wife flew from  Down Hall Country House Hotel in a helicopter after they won the jackpot

A statement posted to the event’s website reads: ‘Whilst it’s too late for this year, we are pleased to announce that the Cambridge Rock Festival has been granted its premises licence, which will allow CRF 2024 to go ahead.

‘Together with praise from the licensing sub-committee for putting on an event with such careful consideration for the local area.

‘We will be shortly announcing the first acts who are very kindly rolling over their performances on to 2024.

‘Tickets for CRF 2024 are available on our website. A huge thank you to everyone who is involved.’

The event has been held annually in Cambridgeshire since 2004, with Mr Bayford holding the event at his lodge in 2017 and 2018. 

‘A massive thanks must also go to those who sent in supportive emails for our application. They really made all the difference,’ the statement continued. 

‘Other particular thanks to those who have chosen to roll over their tickets, donations, pitch fees, sponsorships, performances, and our suppliers and subcontractors for their patience.

‘We’ll see you in 2024 for our 20th anniversary. Keep rocking until then, The Roberts Family, Head Stewards Emma, Maggie, Thomas & John, and The CRF Team.’

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