Family-run music festival in Morecambe raises thousands for CancerCare

The Alannafest team

A family-run festival in Morecambe has raised more than £6700 to help people affected by cancer.

AlannaFest 2025 raised a grand total of £6706.78, organisers announced.

The event was held at the Trimpell Club in Morecambe on Bank Holiday Sunday.

Alannafest was first held in 2017 to celebrate the life of mum-of-two Alanna Duffy, who died from leukaemia in 2008.

The event is run by Alanna’s mum Stella and sister Katie, their family and friends, and they have raised tens of thousands of pounds for CancerCare over the years.

They said they were "thrilled" at this year's total.

"We can't believe how many people came along and supported our cause on Sunday," they said.

"Seeing everybody enjoying their afternoon with family and friends brings our team more joy than you could ever imagine."

Local acts taking to the stage this year included Teddy Swims tribute Teddy Sims (Dane Piercy), Mark 'The Soul Man' Yates, Andy Creevy and Jazz Johnson. Also appearing were Dance Design Academy, Strawberry Dance Studios, the cast of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat from Lancaster Red Rose AODS, and Happy Feet Cheerleaders.

There were also rides, bouncy castles, stalls, food outlets and much more.

All ticket sales and donations went to CancerCare, a local and independent charity that provides free counselling and complementary therapies to adults and children affected by cancer, life-shortening illness and bereavement.

Alannafest was hosted by Beyond Radio's Phill Hayward.

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