Caroline Flack‘s friends have paid tribute to the star on the day of the Flackstock festival, a day held to celebrate her life.
Louise Redknapp and Sky News presenter Sarah-Jane Mee were among those paying tribute to the TV presenter, who took her own life in February 2020 aged 40.
Singer Louise took to Instagram on Monday and shared a throwback snap of her and Caroline together as she remembered her late friend.
‘Let’s do our girl proud’: Louise Redknapp paid tribute to Caroline Flack on the day of the Flackstock festival, a day held to celebrate her life
Alongside the photo, she wrote: ‘Today is all for you my girl. See you later @flackstock let’s do our girl proud!’
TV presenter Laura Jackson commented on the post and wrote: ‘Ah she would love these pics! Sad to miss you all today, have fun for Carrie ❤️’.
Sarah-Jane also shared some throwback photos of her and Caroline alongside Natalie Pinkham, who helped to organise the special event.
Sarah-Jane wrote: ‘A big day today for those who knew and loved Caroline Flack ❤️
Tribute: Sky’s Sarah-Jane Mee said: ‘@Flackstockis a chance to remember and celebrate Carrie with all the things she loved family, friends, music, dancing, and comedy’
‘@Flackstockis a chance to remember and celebrate Carrie with all the things she loved family, friends, music, dancing, and comedy.
‘In awe of her sister from another mister @Natalie_Pinkham in pulling this all together. Flacky would have been so proud!’
Flackstock took place on the grounds of Englefield House, Pangbourne, Berkshire and featured comedy, dance and music.
Louise is set to perform at the festival along with Natalie Imbruglia and Fleur East.
‘Have fun for Carrie’: TV presenter Laura Jackson commented on Louise’s post and wrote: #Ah she would love these pics! Sad to miss you all today, have fun for Carrie ❤️’
Celebrity appearances on the day include the likes of Professor Green, Dermot O’Leary, Kirsty Gallacher, Paddy McGuinness and Joel Dommett.
Money raised from Flackstock will be split equally between the charities Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and Charlie Waller Trust – four worthy outlets that held a special place in Caroline’s heart.
Caroline’s mother Christine said of Flackstock: ‘My Caroline was never more herself or happier than at a music festival with her sister and her friends.
‘Flackstock is the wonderful idea of those who knew her best and the perfect way to remember her singing, dancing and most of all laughing.
Good cause: Money raised from Flackstock will be split equally between the charities Choose Love, Mind, Samaritans and Charlie Waller Trust – four worthy outlets that held a special place in Caroline’s heart
In memory: Former Love Island host Caroline took her own life on February 15, 2020, aged 40 (pictured in August 2009 at V Festival)
‘Not only is Flackstock the most positive way to honour Carrie, but charities that she loved will benefit from the proceeds.
‘A big thank you to everyone involved for all their hard work – to Natalie for the mad idea, Giles Cooper Entertainment and Englefield House who saved the day, Live Nation and to all the brilliant sponsors.
‘My family are so proud that so many people who knew Carrie loved her so very much.’
Longterm friends: Presenter Dermot O’Leary will also be in front of crowds at the festival
Star-studded: Dawn O’Porter was named on the festival line-up
Taking to the stage: Professor Green will also be performing at Flackstock
Ian O’Reilly, Head of Community & Events Fundraising at Mind, said: ‘Every donation that Mind receives through Flackstock will allow us to be there for even more people when they need us.
‘This includes through services like the Mind Infoline, legal line and our online peer support community for adults, Side by Side.
‘The money will also enable us to continue to campaign to improve services and provide information and support.
‘We are honoured to be involved and we can’t wait for the festival to get started.’
Mother: Caroline’s mother Christine said of Flackstock: ‘Not only is Flackstock the most positive way to honour Carrie, but charities that she loved will benefit from the proceeds’