Crystal Palace’s free five-day celebration of music, arts and culture – Crystal Palace Overground Festival – is on the lookout for bands and extra funding.

With budgets at public bodies tight, the festival organisers are asking residents to help keep the festival, which runs from June 24 to 28, free.

Director Noreen Meehan said: “Last year over 6,000 people came to the event, most of which is totally free of charge – this is a key value of the festival as we want it to be accessible to all no matter what.

“There was music, art, theatre, comedy, a vintage event, great activities for kids and families – people from all walks of life came and had a great time.”

“This year we want to make the festival even better, but without extra funding there’s just no way we can do it.



“The festival team are working hard to raise funding from sponsorship, advertising, stall fees, bar income, ticket income, listings fee and merchandise and these activities will raise around £30,000.”

“We need to raise a further £19,000 and are asking local people to make a donation. It doesn’t have to be a lot.”

The festival is also on the lookout for up-and-coming bands, with slots available on the main stage in Westow Park on Saturday, June 27, and the Vintage Up the Palace day in Jubilee Gardens on June 28.

Hopefuls should get in touch via the website before March 31.

Go to crystalpalacefestival.org