Stars shine for celebrity-studded Cornbury Music Festival

More than 10,000 people joined the 13th instalment of the annual event at Great Tew Park, near Chipping Norton, for three days of music headlined by Bryan Ferry, Jamie Cullum and Seal.

There was a wealth of celebrities offstage too with television personalities Jeremy Clarkson and Angus Deayton, singer Sandie Shaw and the actor Orlando Seale, star of the films Pride and Prejudice and Sleepy Hollow.

Also enjoying the music at the impeccably well-mannered event was the Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron with her children – though her husband, a regular at Cornbury, was not present, possibly with his mind on other things.

Musically, there were standout sets by All Saints, Corinne Bailey Rae, Soul II Soul, Booker T, Newton Faulkner and Wilko Johnson – who received an emotional welcome from the audience, having survived treatment for cancer.

Talking last night, festival director Hugh Phillimore said: "It's been fantastic. One of the best yet, Bryan Ferry was on fire with a 90-minute set full of all the hits and Jamie was also amazing.

"Our headliners have really delivered.

"The site looked great, lots of people have been stopping and thanking me.

"75 per cent of our audience come every year, which is fantastic.

"I have been really busy but there is a real feeling of relief in a job well done."

Booker T delighted the crowd with a tribute to the late musician Prince, performing his hit Purple Rain.

Wilko Johnson's set was a highlight for many.

The artist, frontman of the band Dr Feelgood, was last seen at the festival three years ago playing a farewell tour, having been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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A chance encounter with cancer surgeon and photographer Charlie Chan at the festival is credited with saving the artist's life.

Mr Chan was back at Cornbury to greet the singer on Friday, joining him on stage.

Mr Phillimore said: "It was very emotional – and it was nice to see Wilko thanking Charlie for saving his life."

Mr Chan, from Cheltenham, said: "We had a good time and cried a bit. It has been fabulous."

Singer Hannah Grace performed on Saturday night. She said: "It's lush and super cool. It is not like Glastonbury, you can see the grass."

Hugh Barne, from band I Said Yes, was playing the Riverside Stage yesterday.

He said: "We loved it. The festival has a real family feel - and I even got to do some yoga!"