A COMMUNITY interest company is hosting a house music festival on its farm to raise money for children struggling with their mental health.

Tickets have been released for Able Hands Together’s ‘Farm House Festival’, which will see local DJ’s play house and hip hop tunes at the farm in Stoford, near Salisbury from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9.

The aim of the event is to raise money for children and their families who are struggling with high anxiety and other mental health issues, with an increased demand for support following the Covid lockdowns.

A spokesperson for Farm House Festival said: “We’re so excited to put this event on, it’s all for the magnificent Able Hands charity and our performers are giving up their time for free in order to raise much-needed funds.”

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The festivities kick off on Friday night, with the chance for visitors to pitch their tents before the full show on Saturday. Sunday will offer a more relaxed atmosphere with chilled beats until midday.

The farm, in Warminster Road, will have a main submarine stage and supporting chill out stage, circus performances and skills workshops, interactive sessions with the farm animals, a Special Education Needs (SEN) expert giving talks and holding Q&A sessions, a tuck shop and a horse box gin bar as well a main bar and other food outlets. 

Weekend, day or camping tickets are available for the festival at Little Wishford Farm for £15 to £80. To book go to eventbrite.co.uk/e/farm-house-festival-tickets-634604207267.

Able Hands Together supports children who are struggling to access school due to challenges and high anxiety though alternative provisions. For more go to ablehandstogether.org.uk/.