Andy Cato and Britains Got Talent Winners Perform at Jeremy Clarksons Cotswolds Pub for Inaugural Hawkstone Harvest Festival

On Friday, September 4 2026, the Farmer’s Dog pub in Asthall, Oxfordshire, hosted the first Hawkstone Harvest Festival. The event, organised by Jeremy Clarkson and his partner Kaleb Cooper, featured live music from Groove Armada’s Andy Cato and the newly crowned Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) winners, the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. The festival ran from 2 p.m. and combined music, food and drinks from the Hawkstone range with a celebration of British farming.

The Farmer’s Dog, which opened in 2024 after Clarkson purchased and renovated the former Windmill pub, has become a destination for fans of his television series Clarkson’s Farm. The 2026 festival was promoted as a “celebration of British farming,” with attendees able to enjoy live performances, local produce and the pub’s signature British‑sourced menu.

Andy Cato, one half of the electronic music duo Groove Armada, joined the choir on stage for a joint set. Cato, who has been active in the music industry since the 1990s and is also a farmer, has spoken publicly about promoting regenerative agriculture. His appearance at the festival followed a recent headline‑making performance at the Moovin festival in June, where he and Tom Findlay headlined the event.

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, a group formed to support farming communities and raise awareness of mental‑health challenges in agriculture, captured the public’s attention by winning BGT’s nineteenth series in May 2026. The choir received Amanda Holden’s Golden Buzzer during the auditions and ultimately secured the top prize in the live final. Their victory marked the first time a choir has won the show.

According to the event’s promotional statement, the festival’s lineup also included Clarkson himself, his co‑star Kaleb Cooper, and former Prime Minister David Cameron. The presence of high‑profile guests reflected the festival’s aim to bring together figures from television, politics and the farming sector.

The festival’s programme was structured around a series of live music sets. After a brief opening by Clarkson, Andy Cato performed a selection of Groove Armada tracks, followed by a collaborative performance with the choir that blended electronic beats with traditional choral arrangements. The choir’s set was described by organisers as a showcase of the group’s vocal range and their commitment to community outreach.

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir is preparing for a nationwide tour that will see them perform at 18 venues across the UK over the next few months. Their tour will include appearances at regional festivals, community events and select venues that support the farming community.

The Hawkstone Harvest Festival also highlighted the pub’s partnership with the Hawkstone brand, which offers premium lager and cider produced by the Cotswold Brew Co. The festival’s food and drink offerings were sourced exclusively from British producers, in line with the event’s emphasis on local agriculture.

The Farmer’s Dog has previously hosted a range of events, including themed nights and live music sessions. The 2026 festival was the first large‑scale music event held at the venue, signalling a new direction for the pub’s programming.

In summary, the inaugural Hawkstone Harvest Festival combined music, community and agriculture in a single event. The participation of Andy Cato and the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, alongside Jeremy Clarkson and other notable guests, underscored the festival’s focus on celebrating British farming and the cultural contributions of rural communities.

The festival’s success may encourage further collaborations between the music and farming sectors, and the Hawkstone Farmers Choir’s upcoming tour will likely continue to raise awareness of mental‑health issues within the agricultural industry.

The event concluded with a final performance by the choir, followed by a reception that featured local produce and Hawkstone beverages. No further announcements have been made regarding additional festivals or events at the Farmer’s Dog for the remainder of 2026.