Dance music extravaganza Classic Ibiza in Hatfield this summer will be supporting local charity Herts Young Homeless (hyh).
Classic Ibiza is returning to the stunning grounds of Hatfield House on Saturday, August 19.
The Hatfield Park concert will feature over five hours of Balearic-infused dance music headlined by the 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra (USO).
Organisers of the family-friendly concert have announced that it is teaming up with Herts Young Homeless (hyh), an independent charity that supports young people in the county without permanent, stable or suitable accommodation.
Besides rough sleepers, homelessness includes those who are ‘sofa surfing’ with friends and extended family or living in hostels.
Classic Ibiza’s Lisa Ward said: “It’s great to be teaming up with hyh to support the amazing work they do in Herfordshire.
"Demand for our show at Hatfield has been strong again, so we hope to help them raise considerable funds.”
With their head office in Hatfield, hyh provides a variety of free services to 16 to 24 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across Hertfordshire.
They focus on preventing homelessness by supporting people to make positive informed choices.
Offering free, county-wide services such as mediation and education they aim to reduce family conflict and prevent homelessness. Where this is not possible, the charity also offers crisis services, a helpline and housing support.
Nicola MacKinnon, hyh’s community fundraising officer, said: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Classic Ibiza at Hatfield House this year.
"It is such a high-profile local event which will help us to spread awareness of our services as well as raise funds.
"We are looking forward to enjoying the party, too."
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There will be various fundraising initiatives taking place on the evening for hyh, including a £2.50 donation from every programme sold, a recommended £5 donation from press and guest-list entries, as well as collection points at all entry and exit gates.
Further funds will be raised at the hyh shop, selling a range of fun merchandise.
An Enthuse page has also been established for those people wanting to donate beforehand.
An orchestral celebration of the very best in 'Stately House Music', the show brings together the 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, headline DJs, and renowned vocalists for five hours of dance anthems.
Gates to the classical-meets-dance music concert at Hatfield House will open at 5pm, with the show starting with a Chill-Out DJ Set.
Former Pacha Ibiza resident, DJ Jose Luis, then takes control of the decks for his Afro/Latin House Set.
Next up, USO and DJ Goldierocks take centre stage for the Sundowner Set, followed by Goldierocks’ House DJ Set.
The show then reaches a rapturous crescendo as USO return to the stage for the Dance Set, accompanied by an awesome laser and light show.
This year’s concert will include 15 completely new arrangements in an orchestral programme of over 30 house classics.
Car parking is free, and ticket holders can bring their own picnic or visit the numerous street-food vendors and San Miguel Bar on site.
Tickets for adults (over 18s) cost £48, children (aged 5 to 17) cost £24, and Under-5s go free.
For more on Classic Ibiza, and to book tickets, visit classicibiza.co.uk
For more on Herts Young Homeless, visit www.hyh.org.uk
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