Rosiefest organisers confirm full 2026 fundraising total and 2027 date
A South Tyneside community music festival has raised over £20,000 for the third year in a row.
One of the key organisers of Rosiefest, a community-led charity event which takes place every year in South Shields, has announced the total money raised after the 2026 edition of the event, as well as the dates for next year’s event.
Natalie Lascelles announced the total nearly three weeks after the event.
The 2026 edition of Rosiefest took place at Harton Welfare Club on Saturday, July 4.
Taking to social media, Natalie told attendees the total raised was £24,718.83.
The majority of the money raised from the music festival, which showcased a series of local bands, will go to Cancer Connections with the rest split between a series of organisations across South Tyneside.
As part of the announcement, Natalie also announced the date of the 2027 Rosiefest event, which will take place on Saturday, July 3 2027.
This marks the third consecutive year organisers have raised over £20,000.