Welcome to THE CLIFFTOP MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025!
From Mandy Polkey, Festival Director
Hello and a huge sunny seaside welcome to you all! It gives me immense joy to welcome you to this year’s Clifftop Music Festival, set right here on the stunning Highcliffe cliffs. What a day we have planned – packed with music, fun, community spirit and sea air!
This year, we're pulling out all the stops with an incredible **headline performance from none other than ODYSSEY – the legendary disco, soul and funk band who brought us hits like “Native New Yorker” and “Use It Up and Wear It Out.” Get ready to dance your heart out!
We are deeply grateful to our Headline Sponsor – Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council – whose generous support has made this spectacular day possible. Their belief in local culture and community events is the reason we can deliver something so special, right here on our doorstep.
A heartfelt thank you also goes to our incredible volunteers from the Rotary Clubs, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. And of course, my gratitude to the dedicated team at Stir Events CIC – your passion and energy is what turns dreams into reality.
From the amazing bands, the fancy dress competition, delicious food & drink, and even the chance to meet a real-life mermaid, we hope you’ll enjoy every minute of this unforgettable day.
Thank you for joining us and being part of this celebration. Now let’s dance, sing, and make magical memories by the sea!
With love and gratitude, Mandy Polkey
Managing Director, Stir Events CIC
Festival Director –Clifftop Music Festival
The Ojay's City Limits from 2024! Photo credit Oak Photography
LINEUP
Time Artist
11:00 11:15 12:00 12:45 13:15 14:45 16:15 18:00
Your host Dave Norrell! Mr D! Sound of Soul Choir Soul Sonics
Mr D! All About Abba Madison Heights Soul Experience Immaculate Vibes
Odyssey
HEADLINE ACT: ODYSSEY
Get ready for a legendary disco experience as the original band Odyssey headlines the Clifftop Music Festival 2025!
THE GLORY DAYS of Odyssey, one of the most successful soul/disco acts of their era, culminated in the early 1980s when they topped the charts with “Use It Up and Wear It Out”, plus several other Top 10 hits in Britain and around the world.
The group started out as “The Lopez Sisters” with Lillian, Louise, and Carmen.
After a five-month European tour, Carmen left the trio when they returned to the States, but Lillian and Louise resolved to continue and recruited Tony Reynolds as a replacement.
“Native New Yorker” from their debut album was an international hit in 1977.
Lillian’s eldest son, Steven Collazo, became part of Odyssey behind the scenes, recording as a background vocalist, session musician and musical director for their live shows and tours.
Later, the group cut their “Hang Together” album. It contained “Use It Up and Wear It Out”, which shot to number one in the UK charts, followed by “If You’re Looking For A Way Out”, “Inside Out”, and the Lamont Dozier classic “Going Back To My Roots”. Performing around the UK, Europe and The Middle East during the 80s and 90s, the journey continued. In 1994, Steven began to co-front the group and produce new versions of Odyssey classics while appearing with Lillian on television, touring arenas, top hotels, clubs, major holiday resorts and festivals throughout the UK and Europe.
The founder and first voice of Odyssey, Lillian Lopez-Collazo Jackson, died
in September of 2012. Louise Lopez passed away in January 2015.
Steven Collazo continues the family legacy, taking their “odyssey” upwards and upwards.
It’s said that “old school” is today’s “new school” and Steven’s been working to combine the best of both worlds into today’s Odyssey, introducing the band’s music to a new generation while remaining faithful to the group’s core audience.
With remixes in the works from superstar DJs such as Dimitri from Paris, Louie Vega, John Morales and many others, the journey continues into the 21st century while keeping an eye towards the classic sound which made Odyssey famous.
YOUR HOST DAVE NORRELL MR D!
Versatile & Dynamic: No matter the occasion, DJ Dave’s dynamic presence and extensive repertoire make him a hit. Whether it's on the airwaves or the main stage, he knows how to engage and entertain. Join the countless fans who’ve danced, rocked, rolled and disco jived with DJ Dave Norrell. Tune in, turn up, and let the good times roll with the master of vintage vibes!
THE SOUL SONICS
The Soul Sonics are a fresh and exciting 9 piece band with a set full of retro Soul and Motown classics, a good dollop of Northern Soul and a splodge of rare beauties of pure musical joy.
ALL ABOUT ABBA!
An energy-packed, authentic, fun-filled tribute to the one and only ABBA!
SOUND OF SOUL CHOIR
Sound of Soul is one of the South’s leading choirs performing at events and occasions around Dorset and Hampshire. They specialise in upbeat soul, Motown and pop classics. They love putting a smile on the faces of their audiences and hearing them sing along. Their friendly, new and unique approach to singing and entertainment is a little different to the more traditional classical or community choirs. They have entertained us wonderfully for the last two years so we look forward to hearing from them once more as they help to launch the festival!
MADISON HEIGHTS
Madison Heights Soul Band is a ten-piece, authentic soul band, who deliver an energetic and exciting performance of classic songs by the legends of soul and Motown.
IMMACULATE VIBES BAND
FEATURING JESSICA LOVELOCK
Soulful sounds from London and the South Coast, covering the best in RnB, Soul, Hip Hop and Jazz.
PROFESSOR JR’S PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW
Charles Coles Fair, a wide range of fun fairground attractions!
We are a Bournemouth based company providing entertainment for all ages!
FUN FAIR
FACEPAINTER
BEAMING FACES
Beaming Faces Face Painting and Glitter Art - Bournemouth, Dorset
STILTWALKERS
Towering above the crowds, our vibrant stilt walkers roam the festival grounds, bringing bursts of colour, energy, and surprise.
SPONSORS FOR CLIFFTOP 2025
PLATINUM
DEDICATED CHARITY
Stir Events CIC are corporate members of
TRAVEL GREEN TO CLIFFTOP MUSIC FESTIVAL!
Let’s keep the cliffs clean, green, and community-friendly
At Stir Events CIC, we’re proud to champion sustainability and community values at the heart of everything we do. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our festivals while creating positive, inclusive experiences for everyone. Here’s how you can help us keep it green:
Use Public Transport
Highcliffe is well served by local buses and trains – so why not ditch the car and enjoy a stress-free ride to the music? You’ll reduce your carbon footprint and arrive ready to party!
Park & Ride – The Smart Choice Driving in? Use our Park & Ride service, designed to ease congestion and protect local neighbourhoods. You’ll be helping us cut traffic near the festival site and supporting our promise to be a good neighbour.
Disabled Parking Available – Pre-book Only We’ve made space on site for disabled visitors, but booking is essential. Please reserve your space via Eventbrite to ensure smooth and fair access for everyone who needs it.
Respect Our Residents
Please don’t block driveways or pavements – we’re guests in this beautiful area, and your consideration means the world to the local community.
Our Green Pledge
Stir Events CIC takes sustainability seriously. From minimising single-use plastics to supporting reusable infrastructure, we’re always looking for ways to lower our footprint. Your support in travelling sustainably and recycling on-site helps us deliver eco-conscious events we can all be proud of.
Together, let’s make this year’s Clifftop Music Festival a celebration of music, community, and care for our planet.
See you on the cliffs!
PARK & RIDE SERVICE
Assembly Point Fawcetts Field 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00
Assembly Point Highcliffe Clifftop Car Park 11:10 12:10 12:40 13:10 13:40 15:10 15:40 16:10 17:10 18:10 18:40 19:10 19:30 19:50 20:10 20:30
MoreBus are offering 20% off dayriders. These are only available to buy on the morebus app. Cliff Top Music Festival Discount code CTMF20. Valid on any morebus Dayrider purchased on 6 September 2025
