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 Headley, Liberty X and H from Steps put on a show at Gloucester Park on July 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 July 29 Basildon's Gloucester Park, it's going to be an awesome day.

"It's going to be myself, Tony Headley, 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.