Second Flackstock announced for 2023, tickets go on sale tomorrow

Tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow (Thursday) for the second Flackstock in the grounds of Englefield House next year.

Family and friends of TV presenter Caroline Flack, who took her own life in 2020, have announced today that Flackstock, the intimate day festival celebrating Caroline’s life with comedy, dance and musical acts, will return for its second year, raising awareness of mental health issues and funds for mental health charities close to Caroline’s heart.

The festival will take place on Monday, July 24.

In its inaugural year in 2022 Flackstock featured performances by Ronan Keating, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Natalie Imbruglia and more.

The event was attended by thousands and raised an incredible £325k split equally between Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and Charlie Waller Trust – four worthy outlets that held a special place in Caroline’s heart.

2023’s event will also raise money for these charities, while the line-up is yet to be announced.

Flackstock will again take place in the grounds of Englefield House following on from the summer concerts as part of Heritage Live on the site which will be announced in the new year.

The event is organised by a committee including Caroline’s mother Christine and sister Jody, her friends Natalie Pinkham, Dawn O’Porter, Anna Blue, Sarah Tyekiff, and Leigh and Jill Francis.

The committee said: “Flackstock was an incredible way to remember our friend Caroline, but it became so much more than that - a place full of joy where people felt comfortable talking about mental health.

"There has been an overwhelming desire for us to return, so we are back with the intention of building Flackstock into a legacy festival to raise money and awareness for a range of brilliant charities. We want everyone to come and join us in 2023 for this magical event.”

Tickets will be available from AXS.com on Thursday, December 15 at 10am.

Pictures by Phil Cannings