Latitude secures Henham Park home for next 25 years
Festival founder Melvin Benn reveals he has signed a new lease on the current site until 2051.
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"I was really proud to have hosted it since 2006."
— Hektor Rous , Executive
"I had signed a new 25-year lease to keep it based at Henham Park."
— Melvin Benn , Executive
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Individual who got married during the festival.
Family owner of Henham Park estate.
Founder and organiser of Latitude Festival.
Professor at the University of East Anglia.
Individual who got married during the festival.
Singer-songwriter known for his music performances.
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Festival founder Melvin Benn reveals he has signed a new lease on the current site until 2051.
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