Vertu to Make CarFest Debut with Star-Studded Line-Up and Major Announcement
Automotive retailer Vertu is set to make its debut at CarFest, the annual family music and motoring festival founded by DJ Chris Evans, bringing an unmissable mix of live music, high-octane cars and exciting giveaways.
The festival, taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, will see Vertu kick off proceedings in style on Friday 22 August with famed JLS star Aston Merrygold performing an exclusive high-energy DJ set on the opening day.
At 2pm, Aston will make a major announcement in collaboration with Vertu, an announcement that will be a first for the brand. The news is set to be shared across social media and Vertu’s website at the scheduled go-live time, as well as the grand reveal being hosted by Aston at the Vertu stand at CarFest. Additionally, to celebrate he will also be giving away VIP tickets for the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, one of Vertu’s partners.
Visitors will be able to get up close to an extraordinary line-up of cars on the Vertu stand, including:
- Ferrari 488 Pista
- Land Rover Defender OCTA
- Tom Ingram’s Team VERTU Hyundai i30N Fastback – driven by British Touring Car Championship 2022 Winner
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
On Saturday, festival-goers can meet Izzy Hammond, while Sunday will bring the weekend to a feel-good close with a crowd CAR-aoke session, sure to have the audience singing their hearts out.
Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu, said: “This is our first time attending CarFest and we could not be more excited. It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the Vertu brand in front of a passionate crowd who love both cars and entertainment. We are bringing something for everyone, from incredible cars and motorsport pedigree to star DJ sets, special guests and the launch of our exciting new surprise! We cannot wait to be part of the CarFest magic.”
CarFest is one of the UK’s largest family festivals, combining live music performances with spectacular car displays and raising millions for UK children’s charities.