Sports clubs hope to host festivals at stadium

A football and rugby stadium may host regular live music events over several days if the clubs are successful in securing planning permission.

Melksham Town Football Club and Melksham Rugby Club hope to host music events at Oakfield Stadium lasting between one and four days, with a build and break phase before and after each event.

The clubs want permission to erect temporary structures including stages, bars and marquees, with the hope of hosting the Wiltshire Throwback Festival as its first live music event on 20 and 21 June.

It is anticipated the festival will attract up to 3,000 people per day, with the line-up including Boney M's Liz Mitchell, So Solid Crew, and Tinchy Stryder.