Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder to join McFly in Shropshire festival line-up
Eurovision star Sam Ryder has joined the line-up of a Shropshire festival taking place this summer.
Organisers at Alderfest have announced internet sensation and Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder will be taking to the stage this summer.
Tickets to Alderfest, at Alderford Lake, near Whitchurch, are already being snapped up as Sam joins McFly on the list of stars set to appear.
Zoe Watson, marketing manager at Alderford Lake said: "We are so excited to welcome Sam to Alderford! His closing performance at the Brits was spectacular and can’t wait to watch his performance at AlderFest! Joining McFly on the line-up, it really is shaping up to be an amazing weekend! We have more big names to come."
The British singer-songwriter shot to fame after sharing music covers on TikTok during lockdown.
Sam went on to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the track Space Man, taking first place in the jury vote and second place overall.
His first album, There's Nothing but Space, Man!, reached number one on the UK albums chart.
At the 2023 Brits, Sam became the first Eurovision act to be nominated in the Best New Artist category.
The festival will run from June 30 to July 1. For more information and to book visit alderford.com/alderfest
