A Newbury comedian is set to open this year's Download Festival.
Smiley Dave, known for his appearances at the Newbury Christmas light switch-on, N-Fest, and the Newbury Tattoo Convention, has been invited to bring his Big Dream Podcast to the stage for the festival’s opening day.
He will take to the stage at 12pm on Wednesday at the Ace of Spades Tavern.
Smiley Dave said: "I absolutely love Download Festival, it’s one of the friendliest festivals in the country and I wanted to create a memorable start to the weekend from the moment they arrive."
He plans to launch the festival with a brand-new gameshow and will be joined on stage by special guests As December Falls.
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While Smiley Dave has performed at the festival before, this will be his first time appearing under his own name.
He plans to record the experience for his YouTube channel, which has more than 80,000 subscribers.
His Big Dream Podcast follows his journey as a comedian aiming to sell out the O2 Arena within five years.
The show documents his progress and the challenges along the way and is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Smiley Dave also received a boost to his profile after appearing in a video with YouTuber Niko Omilana.
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