X Factor winner Matt Terry gave the performance of his life as he showcased his latest single at Burton’s most high profile event on the musical calendar.
BurtonFest kicked off at the National Brewery Centre, in Horninglow Street, on Saturday to crowds who braved the showers to catch a glimpse of their favourite musical stars.
The gig’s organiser Adam Cornes put together one of the most sought-after line-ups bringing together X Factor alumni, winner, Matt Terry, and runners-up boyband Union J who have been melting the hearts of teenagers up and down the UK.
Matt Terry gave the crowds what they had been waiting for, a performance of his latest single Súbeme La Radio - his new Latin summer track with international music stars Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul.
He also took time out to meet poorly superfan Mia Parnell, a meeting made possible by the Burton Mail and Adam Cornes.
Union J finished fourth in the X-Factor 2012, before releasing their debut single in June 2013. Since then, they have become household names and have earned themselves a huge fan base and several UK top 10 hits.
Along with DJ Roman Kemp, they also took part in meet and greets for their biggest fans at the festival.
Fans of Rozalla, Capella, and Urban Cookie Collective were also in with a treat.
There was also more than 40 acts performing including: Kirby Lauryen, Relley C, Galaxy Thief, Next Stop Mars, Liberty Grant, Ryan Upton, Ashley Sherlock, Jamie Mathias, Victoria Louise, Leo Goldenchild, Sara Strudwick, Tom Kavanagh, The Verse, Modern Comforts, Tilted Smile, Neverise, The Sixth Letter, Ruby Sky, Theia and Black Wolf Catch.
BurtonFest was also championing local talent, such as Church Gresley’s Kirby Frost, who is fast becoming a rising star thanks to festival organiser Adam Cornes’ music label ViewMyGig.
Look what's coming up
Burton's own Modern Comforts also performed along with a whole host of other Burton and South Derbyshire talent to ensure BurtonFest was a day to remember.
