A star-studded line up of chart-topping acts has been announced for a 2023 music festival.

Bananarama and Peter Andre will be headlining 2023's Music in the Park event in Leyland next May, as it returns for a second year. 

The event, hosted by Brother Beyond's Nathan Moore, will also see Pat Sharp return for a DJ set, following a show-stopping performance at this year's festival, as well as Bad Manners and Boyz on Block. 

The line-up so far includes:

  • Bananarama
  • Peter Andre
  • Bad Manners
  • The South
  • Nik Kershaw
  • Boyz on Block (with special guest)
  • Deco

Leader of South Ribble Borough Council, Cllr Paul Foster, said: "Wow, look at that line up. It's going to be such an incredible night.

"It was a dream for us to establish a music event in the borough and now that we're back for the second year is incredible.

"This year's event completely surpassed all our expectations and thousands of you came along and danced the night away.

"We've listened to the feedback from this year and the next is set to be an even bigger and better event. If I were you, I'd get your tickets early."

This year's festival featured Tony Hadley, Go West and Heaven 17, and was given the thumbs up by visitors.

Music in the Park will return on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Worden Park in Leyland.

Early bird discounted tickets are available for £30, but these are limited.

Full price tickets will be £40 for standard entry, and £55 for premium tickets that enable fast-track entry, give access to upgraded toilets and a dedicated bar close to the stage, plus a VIP lanyard.

Instalment payment options are available. 

Cllr Foster added: "We have tried to keep the ticket costs down as much as possible to enable everyone to be able to come along and enjoy our fantastic line up.

"It's also important to remember that while it's a great stand-alone event, having this event in the borough year on year will be a great boost to our local economy and will encourage visitors from right across the region to South Ribble.

"Don't delay - get your tickets now."

Tickets are on sale now at musicinthepark.live.