Tony Hadley announced as new patron for Lichfield Festival

The Spandau Ballet singer and I'm A Celebrity star will be supporting this year's multi-arts festival in Lichfield, which brings music, arts and entertainment to the city.

The announcement was made at a festival preview held at the House of Commons, hosted by Lichfield Festival's principal partner, London Midland, and introduced by Michael Fabricant MP, himself an enthusiastic supporter and patron of Lichfield Festival.

Mr Hadley said: "This is the first arts charity I've been invited to support and I was delighted to be asked. For me, the importance of supporting the arts is in the impact that it has on individuals of all ages. I know Lichfield well through family connections and I'm really excited to see where my patronage of the Lichfield Festival will lead in the future.”

Lichfield Festival runs from July 7 to July 15.