Festival on The Close present Jo Whiley DJ Set Supported by Stringfever Jo Whiley is one of the most iconic voices in British broadcasting, known for her dynamic career on television and as a beloved DJ on BBC Radio 2. With her infectious energy and expert music curation, she has become a favourite among listeners. Jo brings this joy to her live DJ sets, where she spins an eclectic mix of massive singalong anthems, party hits, indie classics, and pop gems. Her sets are a celebration of feel-good vibes, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that gets crowds dancing and singing along in an instant. STRINGFEVER will be warming up the audience ahead of Jo Whiley's DJ set which will kick-off about 20:45. About Jo Whiley Arguably one of the most recognisable voices in British Broadcasting, Jo Whiley has had an exciting and varied career and is considered one of the nations favourite radio DJs. Jo was born in Northampton. After studying in Brighton and dabbling on BBC Radio Sussexs new music show, her first broadcasting job was as a presenter for WPFM, Radio 4s youth culture and music show. She then moved over into TV, initially on satellite, then to Channel 4 as band booker for The Word, giving Britain its first television taste of bands such as Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine. Jo joined Radio 1 in the Spring of 1993 and in September she became permanent co-presenter of The Evening Session with Steve Lamacq. Four years later she landed her own daytime show, and remained part of Radio 1s weekday line-up until 2009, when she began a new weekend programme. Jo has also presented coverage of the Glastonbury Festival on Radio 1, Channel 4 and BBC-TV, plus shes hosted several music programmes for Channel 4. Jo now presents the 7:30pm slot weekdays on BBC Radio 2. Jo is a celebrity ambassador to Mencap, a UK charity that works to support people with learning difficulties. She hosts the Little Noise Sessions concerts, in aid of the Mencap charity enlisting the support of many well known international music artists. She is also a supporter of Tommys The Baby Charity. Jo is also the Patron of the Cri du Chat Syndrome Support Group. About Stringfever Classical, a little bit Rock and Roll, humorous and a whole lot entertaining, STRINGFEVER has something for everyone! After more than 2000 performances of their show, in over 40 countries, including 10 tours of the USA, this internationally acclaimed electric string quartet return to their home town of Rugby to Rock the Close! With their 5 String Violectras and their beat-boxing one man rhythm section, this family band have re-invented string playing. Their completely unique sound enables them to be able to perform classics by Tchaikovsky, John Williams, Led Zeppelin, Guns & Roses, and Queen as you will have never seen before! All artists are subject to availability and may change. To keep updated with all Festival on The Close announcements, follow us on our socials: @festivalonthecloserugby