A band whose members are from Wirral and Liverpool are among the groups appearing at  charity festival organised by radio and TV presenter Chris Evans later this year.

Just Radiohead will bringing their tribute to of one of the nation’s most influential rock bands to life on the WigWam Stage during Carfest, now in its 13th year and taking place at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Featuring local musicians Marc Arnam, Ronald Ziegekabine, Shaun Lanceley, Dominic Williams, and Steve Atkinson, Just Radiohead capture 'the essence of Radiohead's sound and spirit, deliverings an unforgettable tribute experience that honours the band's legendary status in the music industry'. They will perform at the WigWam stage on Sunday, August 25 as part of the much-anticipated CarFest music line up.

A spokesperson for the band said: "From the explosive post-grunge debut of Pablo Honey to the hauntingly beautiful sounds of their most recent art-rock album, A Moon Shaped Pool, Just Radiohead faithfully reproduce each era of Radiohead's career.

"Their dedication to authenticity ensures that every minor detail is respected, leaving audiences feeling like they have been transported back in time to revel in Radiohead's music once again.

"With a back catalogue spanning four decades, fans rarely have the opportunity to experience Radiohead's iconic songs live.

"Just Radiohead have stepped in to fill that void, offering shows of up to two hours in duration that allow fans to witness their favourites performed live."

CarFest, which was founded by Virgin Radio breakfast presenter Chris Evans returns to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire for its 13th year. It is a mixture of seven festivals: AdventureFest, FoodFest, KidsFest, RetroFest, SpaFest, StarFest and, CarFest, The weekend promises something for everyone.

Since its inception in 2012, CarFest’s mission has been to raise funds for UK children's charities. In 2024, the festival will be supporting BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, My Black Dog, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy, and local Hampshire-based charity Naomi House & Jacksplace.

Tickets are currently on sale at www.carfest.org