An amazing line up has just been announced for the festival at Stoke, with Kelly Rowland, founder member of Destiny's Child, flying in from the US especially for the event. The singer/songwriter has worked as a solo artist since the band split in 2005 and has had chart-topping hits, won a string of Grammy’s and other prestigious awards and become well known for her work with young people affected by HIV/AIDS all over the globe.

Kelly said: “its great to be involved in such worthwhile cause. Racism is still an issue in everyday society and I think its so important to help raise awareness.”

Other acts for the event include Reverend and the Makers, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Mutya Buena and Helsinki.

See their website for tickets (£10) and coach details. www.stokelmhrfestival.com