Blandford’s Hall & Woodhouse announced as headline partner at Teddy Rocks 2023

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Tom Kilkelly

Teddy Rocks, a music festival raising money for children’s charities, has announced that Blandford brewers Hall & Woodhouse will be headline partner for the event in 2023.

Hall & Woodhouse are providing the full infrastructure and operation of multiple bars, with all profits going to children’s charities. The brewers will also set up a traditional pub experience on site for guests at the festival to enjoy fitted with decorative fire places, indoor seating, and décor based on the established Hall & Woodhouse image.

Regional Manager at Hall & Woodhouse Ben Holden said: “We have looked forward to Teddy Rocks every year since we began supporting the festival back in 2019, as it encompasses everything at the core of Hall & Woodhouse’s approach to supporting local communities, and giving back to worthy causes. Providing quality, welcoming, and exciting experiences for the whole family is what we strive to deliver when having a presence at local events.

“Over 100 members of Hall & Woodhouse’s team, alongside family and friends, will volunteer their time during the festival weekend, to deliver the quality service that our guests receive at each of our pubs across the south. We’re excited to be back at Teddy Rocks 2023 and raise a glass, or two.”

Teddy Rocks is taking place at Charisworth Farm in Blandford from April 28 to April 30 with acts including Feeder, The Amazons, and Jake Bugg. All profits from the festival are donated to regional children’s charities with the main recipients being: Teddy20, Young lives vs Cancer, Bone Cancer research, and George’s Rockstars.

Festival Director Tom Newton said: “The support we receive from the whole of the H&W team is simply phenomenal. To have a World class and award-winning brewery so close to us and one who cares so much about our festival and cause is amazing.

‘’They always go above and beyond in everything they do, and we class them as very dear friends. Beyond the incredible financial support and sponsorship, H&W also run our awesome bars and this year are even building a pub at the festival in their classic style. A brilliant family run company who are giving a massive amount back to the community.”

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.