SHREWSBURY FOOD FESTIVAL Charity Concert

28th & 29thJune 2025

SHREWSBURY FOOD FESTIVAL charity concert

Saturday 28th June, 6:00pm - 10:00pm

We're excited to announce the addition of an evening concert on Saturday 28th June in aid of 'Shine On with Harvey Owen.'

The charity concert is being organised for Crystal Owen, the Shrewsbury mother of Harvey Owen, who lost his life alongside three friends in a crash in North Wales in November 2023.

Profits from the concert will go towards her charity - Shine On with Harvey Owen. It aims to support pathways for young people to enjoy the arts, music and food, which were all passions of Harvey's.

As part of the charity's mission, the festival will raise awareness for road safety and we have plans for a community services area where you can learn more about their work with have-a-go activities during the day event.

How the concert will work

The concert will take place on the evening of the first day of the festival, Saturday, 28th June, with an extension of the festival’s opening hours on that day.

At 6:30pm just the kids’ area, chef stages, and exhibitor areas will close, leaving the live music stage rocking until 10pm, and the region’s best drink producers and street food businesses will still be serving until last orders.

If you’ve never been to Shrewsbury Food Festival before, this is a great opportunity to give our award-winning festival a try! Come in from 4:30pm to soak up fantastic producers, chef demos, free kids activities and live entertainment, before the charity concert kicks off at 6.15pm.

TICKETS

If you have a day ticket to the Saturday of Shrewsbury Food Festival, you won't need to buy an additional ticket for the Charity Concert, but donations are welcome.

Music fans and supporters just wanting to support the concert can arrive from 4:30pm onwards for a reduced ticket price of £10 per person, under 2s go free.

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Ego Friendly

6:15pm - 7:00pm

Skaburst

7:30pm - 8:15pm

Hot Rox

8:45pm - 9:30pm

“I am truly honoured that Beth and the team at Shropshire Festivals have chosen to support a Shine On fundraising event, which aims to empower young people and spread the love that Harvey shared so freely during his life."

"This event not only celebrates Harvey’s legacy but also
seeks to raise awareness about road safety, helping to prevent more young lives from being lost too soon and sparing families from the unimaginable pain of such tragedies.

Though Harvey’s time with us was short, he exuded love, kindness, and a deep desire to help others. He always saw the best in people and wanted to make a positive impact.

Through ‘Shine On,’ I hope to ensure that Harvey’s light continues to shine brightly, inspiring and supporting young people for many years to come, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential.

I read a quote recently which I think sums up ‘Shine On’ the most: ‘Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.’

One of Harvey’s favourite songs was ‘All You Need Is Love’ by the Beatles. I hope everyone leaves this event feeling the love and wanting to pass that love on.”

Crystal Owen - Mother of Harvey Owen