WITH just over a month to go until Somerset Rocks, one of Taunton’s biggest music events, organisers have announced a new addition to its line-up.

Philippa Hanna, an acclaimed British singer-songwriter, will open Will Young’s show in Vivary Park on Saturday, August 27.

Somerset Rock’s Saturday night is shaping up to be a truly special night of music with Philippa and Scouting for Girls performing ahead of Will Young. Philippa is no stranger to performing live and is one of the most sought-after acoustic performers in the UK, having opened tours for artists including Lionel Richie, Anastacia, Leona Lewis and Wet Wet Wet.

Bob Reid of LCC Live said: “Philippa Hanna is a welcome addition to Somerset Rocks’ Saturday night show. She’s superb live and will certainly get the crowd warmed up ahead of Scouting for Girls and Will Young.”

Organisers have been overwhelmed with the response they’ve had from the public. Tickets have sold beyond initial expectations with tickets to Status Quo sold out. Some tickets remain for Will Young and Jools Holland, but concert goers had best be quick as the concert promoter, LCC Live, has reported an increase in ticket sales during the last week.

Bob added: “The public has really embraced Somerset Rocks and all that we’re trying to achieve with the three-evening live music event. Somerset Rocks is all about raising awareness and funds for St. Margaret’s Hospice, whilst giving the local community the opportunity to see some of the world’s best music artists. It’s going to be a truly spectacular event."

Somerset Rocks is a three-evening music event being held at Taunton’s Vivary Park to raise funds and awareness for St. Margaret’s Hospice. It takes place during the August bank holiday weekend (26-28 August 2016) and features Status Quo (Friday 26 August); Will Young (Saturday 27 August); and Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra (Sunday 28 August).

Ann Lee, Chief Executive of St. Margaret’s Hospice, said: “We’ve just over a month to go now until Vivary Park is transformed into a family-fun, festival type environment for a series of shows from legendary musicians and performers all of which will create a lasting legacy for the vital work we do across Somerset.”