Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates and East 17 play at Essex Pop Fest 2024

Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch hosted artists including Atomic Kitten, East 17 and Gareth Gates last Friday (July 12).

Essex Pop Fest 2024 ran from 5pm until about 10.30pm that day and featured some of the "biggest acts" from the 2000s.

Atomic Kitten performing (Image: Heidi Birch)

It was part of the three-day Havering Essex Fest and was followed by Essex Tribute Fest on July 13 and Essex Family Fest, which had a funfair, on July 14.

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Gareth Gates at Essex Pop Fest 2024 (Image: Heidi Birch)

The festivals were organised by mental health charity Mind's Havering branch, which also provides services in Barking and Dagenham.

The branch's chief executive Sarah Balser said: "We are so grateful to the amazing team of volunteers who worked across the weekend and created such a great atmosphere and experience.  

"Thanks also to everyone for coming. By supporting the event, you are also supporting the mental health of your local community, as all funds raised help us continue our work with those who are struggling or in crisis."

Heidi Birch, who provided the photos, said that it was a "great cause".

Members of Big Brovaz and Booty Luv combined (Image: Heidi Birch)

"It had a great atmosphere and Mind is such a fantastic charity as mental health is often forgotten," she said.

"This feel-good festival was a great chance to check in with friends and dance the night away."

Other acts on the bill included Big Brovaz and Booty Luv, as well as DJs.

East 17 perform in Hornchurch (Image: Heidi Birch)

The event was hosted by DJing duo He Knows She Knows.

To find out more about the charity, visit haveringmind.org.uk.