
TOBY LEE, THE YOUNG BRITISH BLUES STAR FRESH FROM HIS SHOW-STEALING PERFORMANCE ON JOOLS HOLLAND’S HOOTENANY, JOINS BLUES GREATS AT MILKFEST
15th January 2025Toby Lee, the young number-one-selling blues artist in the UK, will be joining blues veterans Dr Feelgood and Paul Jones at the Indigo at the O2 in February for a star-studded lineup to raise money and awareness for the Brain Tumour Charity.
Toby appeared on the BBC on this year’s New Year’s Hootenanny, hosted by Jools Holland, and was such a hit his latest album House on Fire went straight to the top of the blues charts days later.
On his addition to the bill Toby said: “‘I am thrilled to be giving my support to such a worthwhile cause’. Other acts appearing include The Cinneli Brothers, UK Top 10 chart act When Rivers Meet, Jo Harman, Mollie Marriott, and festival founders The Milk Men.
Lockdown blues star Todd Sharpville and the multi-talented Thomas Heppell have also been added to the bill in cameo appearances.
Milkfest ’25 will be hosted by Blues rock band The Milk Men and UK vocal royalty, Jo Harman, will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK Blues. More guests are being lined up for this one-off Blues extravaganza.
Adam Norsworthy, guitarist with The Milk Men and Milkfest’25 organiser, said: “We are so excited to have Toby join us on the Milkfest line up. Having done shows with him before we know only too well what a dynamic and exciting performer he is”.
Claire Howells from The Brain Tumour Charity, said: “Some incredible performers are throwing their musical weight behind Milkfest ’25 next February and we’re extremely grateful for their ongoing support.
“Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest ‘25, we can change the landscape for everyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis and bring hope to so many. A hueg thank you from all of us.”
“It will be a fantastic celebration of the UK blues scene.”
• Tickets can be bought here: https://www.axs.com/uk/events/618052/milkfest-25-a-celebration-of-british-blues-tickets/staticDetails
The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity, committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts.
It funds pioneering research to increase survival and improve treatment options as well as raise awareness of brain tumour symptoms and effects to bring about earlier diagnosis.
The Charity also provides support for everyone affected so that they can live as full a life as possible, with the best quality of life.
Find out more: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/