A Natalie Imbruglia superfan got the biggest surprise of his life at Kendal Calling after the singer spotted his video on social media platform TikTok.
Harry Hamilton was interviewed by Kendal Calling TV. Asked who he was looking forward to seeing, he quickly mentioned Natalie Imbruglia and belted out a rendition of her hit Torn.
He said “I think I am Natalie Imbruglia.” The video quickly racked up almost 40,000 views.
@kendalcalling Did we just meet Natalie Imbruglia? #kendalcalling #festival #kendalcalling2023 #natalieimbruglia #ukfestival ♬ original sound – Kendal Calling
Harry, who’s been to Kendal Calling nearly every year since 2013 was surprised yesterday by the Kendal Calling team who brought him backstage to meet his musical hero ahead of her packed out main stage performance.
@kendalcalling Replying to @Kiwi we can do even better than that… ???? #natalieimbruglia #torn #kendalcalling #kendalcalling2023 #festival #ukfestival #festivalseason ♬ original sound – Kendal Calling
A nervous Harry was greeted by Natalie who walked him through a singalong of his all time favourite song!
Organisers have hailed the 2023 festival as a massive success.
Over 40,000 people gathered at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith, for four days. Selling out for its 17th consecutive year, organisers said the atmosphere was electric.
A flurry of the UK’s best loved hitmakers attracted festival goers in droves including Melanie C, Scouting For Girls, Rick Astley, Tim Burgess, KT Tunstall (who later joined Rick Astley on stage for a special rendition of AC/DC’s Highway To Hell), Happy Mondays, Example and Professor Green, as well as one of the most energetic sets of the entire weekend and a whole dose of childhood nostalgia from Dick and Dom.
A-list actor turned musical tour de force Kiefer Sutherland headed from LA to the Lakes to perform, as well as other internationally-acclaimed stars including Torn hitmaker Natalie Imbruglia.
Andy Smith, co-founder of Kendal Calling, said: “The tents are now being packed away ready for their next festivity and the curtains have closed on what has been an exceptional 17th year in the fields of Kendal Calling.
“What makes this festival truly special is the real sense of community, and from Frank Turner joining Lottery Winners on their main stage debut, KT Tunstall teaming up with Rick Astley and Rick himself even jumping on percussion for a roaring performance of Charlemagne with Blossoms – the camaraderie stretched from the audience to the artists.
“With pop-up performances, late night explorations and a secret set (or four) this year has been truly magical.
“From the bottom of our collective hearts, thank you to everyone who comes together to make these beautiful fields one of the happiest places on earth.”
