Falcon Fest 2026 proved to be an outstanding success, bringing together local musicians, businesses, volunteers, and supporters to raise an incredible £1,018.53 for Falcon Support Services.

Held at The Beacon Inn, Loughborough, the event delivered a fantastic day of live music, community spirit, and fundraising, with every pound raised helping Falcon Support Services continue its work supporting vulnerable young people across the local community.

The festival featured an exciting line-up of talented local bands and performers, including Selfish Swines, Last of the Dead Rats, Nowhere City Riot, Jonezy, and Sons of Jericho, whose energy and performances kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.

Falcon Support Services would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in making the event such a memorable occasion.

A special thank you goes to the dedicated volunteers from Cambridge & Counties Bank and the wider local community who generously gave their time, enthusiasm, and support to help organise and run the event. From setting up and welcoming guests to selling raffle tickets and supporting activities throughout the day, their contribution was invaluable in making Falcon Fest such a success.

The charity is also incredibly grateful to the businesses and organisations that generously donated raffle prizes, helping to raise vital funds through the event raffle. Thanks go to:

• Merv's Kitchen for a £40 voucher
• Loughborough Carillon Tower & War Memorial Museum for six children's books
• Charnwood Brewery for a beer gift set
• John Taylor Bellfoundry Museum for two tour experiences
• Kings Arms, Hathern for a £25 charity gift card
• Mojo Café for a £20 gift voucher
• The Physique Club for a three-month gym pass
• Aura Beauty Lounge for a £50 voucher
• Leicester City FC for a signed shirt

Additional thanks go to Hybrid AV, whose staging support helped create a professional and enjoyable festival experience for both performers and attendees.

Finally, Falcon Support Services would like to offer a huge thank you to The Beacon Inn for hosting Falcon Fest 2026 and supporting the charity's mission. We would also like to recognise all of the fantastic bands who donated their time and talent to perform throughout the day. Together, The Beacon Inn, Selfish Swines, Last of the Dead Rats, Nowhere City Riot, Jonezy, and Sons of Jericho helped create an incredible atmosphere that brought the community together and made the event such a memorable success.

Every penny raised through Falcon Fest will go directly towards helping vulnerable young people develop the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to build brighter futures. Funds contribute towards vital life skills programmes, education and employment pathways, and the provision of safe accommodation and support, empowering young people to live independently and positively contribute to their communities.

Falcon Fest 2026 demonstrated the power of community collaboration, and thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, £1,018.53 will now help transform lives across Loughborough.

Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, donated, and supported the event. We look forward to making Falcon Fest even bigger and better next year.