BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has described Lusty Glaze Beach as “some kind of fever dream” after performing at the Newquay venue.

Fresh from headlining Lusty Glaze's sold-out Dance Sounds of the 90s event, Vernon shared his thoughts with listeners on BBC Radio 2, reflecting on an evening that left a lasting impression saying he couldn't believe he was still in the UK.

He said: “It was unbelievable. Never, ever, ever, ever, ever have I stepped up to a location in the UK... I went down the steps to the cove and I thought, this is some kind of fever dream. There is no way I'm in the UK. Look at the colour of the water and look at the beautiful sand, the restaurant, the actual cove itself. It was unbelievable.”

The broadcaster and DJ also admitted he wasn't ready for the night to end. “It was a hard out at 11. There was a curfew, but to be honest, I could have played all night. It was so much fun.”

Speaking on his BBC Radio 2 breakfast show the following Monday, Vernon thanked the hundreds of people who packed the beach for the sold-out event.

“We had an absolute blinder at Lusty Glaze, down there in Newquay. Absolute scorcher. The sunset was divine. The rave anthems were on full blast. We stuck it on 11... Thank you to everyone that came down. Greatly appreciated. What an evening that was.”

For Lusty Glaze owner Tracey Griffiths, Vernon's reaction perfectly captures what makes the beach so special.

She said: “It's wonderful to hear someone like Vernon who has travelled all over the world throughout his broadcasting career be so genuinely blown away by Lusty Glaze, here in Cornwall.

“His comments weren't planned and they certainly weren't prompted. They came from a place of genuine amazement, and that's incredibly rewarding because it's exactly how so many people feel when they first walk down the steps onto the beach here at Lusty.

“We're fortunate to call this incredible cove home, so sometimes it's easy to forget just how extraordinary it is. Seeing it through someone else's eyes reminds us never to take it for granted.”

“Our events are about creating unforgettable experiences in an unforgettable setting. You can go to a gig almost anywhere, but dancing on the sand beneath the cliffs as the sun sets over the Atlantic is something very few venues can offer. Hearing Vernon Kay say he could have played all night was the ultimate compliment - not just to the venue, but to the atmosphere created by everyone who came along.”

Lusty Glaze has become one of Cornwall's most distinctive live music venues, welcoming internationally renowned artists and thousands of visitors each year to experience performances.

A packed programme of live music and events are planned throughout the summer, which will include Shy FX on July 10, Ibiza Club Classics on July 25, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again on July 26, alongside regular Sundowner Sessions.