Megastar Jason Donovan is urging fans and revellers to kick off their summer with him and a host of other stars at a huge Basildon festival.

Poptasia will also see Tony Hadley, Liberty X and H from Steps put on a show at Gloucester Park on April 29.

Mr Donovan who's enjoyed a successful acting and pop career spoke to fans on Facebook ahead of the big event.

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He said: "It is Jason Donovan here, I want you to kick off your summer Saturday April 29 Basildon's Gloucester Park, it's going to be an awesome day.

"It's going to be myself, Tony Hadley, Liberty X, East 17 and I think even H from Steps is doing a DI set. Big weekend, kick off your summer, see you there, Poptasia."

He became a huge star after his role as Scott Robinson in hit show Neighbours. The series of the top soap later become one of the highest-rating shows in the UK.

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This later helped to lead to Mr Donovan’s association and huge success with music producers, Stock, Aitken and Waterman.  

Those behind Poptasia, are the same as those behind Soultasia, a festival heading to Maldon in June 2023.

They have a licence for around 5,000 people, and there will be food, bars and stalls on offer as well as the live music. Tickets are also still on sale. 

For tickets see https://poptasia.co.uk/