Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham made a surprise appearance at Kendal Calling – to introduce a North West band.
Since then Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn appeared at Glastonbury in 2017 – it appears that it’s not a music festival without a high profile politician taking to the stage.
Mr Burnham wasn’t making too much of a political statement at Kendal Calling however – he introduced Stockport band Blossoms to the stage.
He said: “
“Kendal Calling, how are you doing? This is the Mayor of Greater Manchester reporting for duty!
“I’m just here to check that you’re all ok, yeah, all ok? You having a good time?
“Isn’t the North West of England the best place on earth? It is, isn’t it.
“And do you know where the coolest place in the North West is right now? It’s not Liverpool…It’s not even Manchester…It’s Stockport!
“Stockport, honestly it is. And do you know why Stockport is the coolest place in the North West?
“Because 10 years ago, five lads got together and they formed a band, and they named it after the local pub. And 10 years later, they smashed Glastonbury, and now they’re headlining the biggest festival in the North West.
“Kendal Calling, give it up for Stockport’s finest, the North West’s finest, give it up for Blossoms!”
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