A two day musical extravaganza offering the ultimate festival experience for families as well as the stalwart festival goer is coming to Southport. Southport Rocks will take place at Victoria Park over the 8th and 9th of July 2011 offering a line up of artists, acts and events from mainstream musical artists to the North West’s very best in new music talent.
The Main Stage will play host to some of the North West’s best new music talent and unsigned artists. Artists include the newly signed electro pop sensation Picture Book, XFM’s band of the World Cup Sour Mash, Indie-Ska band Kid British who have supported both The Specials and The Enemy in recent years, Stagecoach who were named as one of BBC Introducing ‘Acts of the Year’ by Radio 1’s Huw Stevens and Sly Digs, who’s song ‘Electric Love’ was acclaimed by NME as “one of the five tracks you must listen to” to name but a few.
The two day music extravaganza will be headlined by The Futureheads, the post punk indie band likened to other UK heavy weights of the ‘angular movement’ such as Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party. The Futureheads rose to fame through their cover of the Kate Bush hit ‘Hounds of Love’, which reached top ten in the charts, and its performance is sure to be a festival moment not to be missed on Saturday 9th July.
Steve Haw, Co-Founder and Chief Organiser of Southport Rocks:
“Southport Rocks is something new, fresh and exciting for the North West. We have worked to bring a very rounded festival experience which has everything from a stellar line up of new music talent, recognisable and mainstream acts as well as amazing tribute bands, incredible camping facilities as well as activities and entertainment everyone will enjoy. The festival is going to be a highly charged and fun filled weekend and an experience you will never forget.”
Southport Rocks will also play host to a variety of activities and events expanding the festival experience across the site. Alternative and Dance Music Stages will showcase some of the best local musical talent, acoustic acts, DJ Sets and evening comedy performances. Outdoor climbing walls, cage football, face painting, a vintage market, a homeopathic tent and a massive toddler play will also be entertaining family festival goers.
Those planning on attending Southport Rocks should also take advantage of the Glamping facilities; an area will be made up of luxury Mongolian Yurts and Tepees in which you can rest those weary heads after a day of music and fun. There will be traditional camping spaces available for those wishing to bring their own.
Tickets start at £49.00 for the weekend including camping with under 12s allowed in free with paying adult, family tickets and day tickets are also available.
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A little more about Southport Rocks…..
- Southport Rocks is 2011’s freshest music festival, with live headline bands, new and emerging musical talent and onsite camping.
- Situated a stones throw away from the beach, Southport Rocks mixes tribute acts, breakthrough artists, unsigned new music, the freshest dance stages, alternative talent with big name headliners.
- 5,000 tickets are on general sale through Ticketline.
- Headline acts confirmed include The Lancashire Hotpots and The Futureheads with new bands being added each week.
- Taking place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th July, a full weekends camping costs just £49, with onsite catering facilities and entertainment available.
- Southport Rocks is passionate about showcasing local artists and breakthrough acts from around the North West.
- Ticket holders are free to explore the surrounding Southport areas and can also bring their own food and drink.
- Formerly The Jedi Festival, the event was launched in 2007 in memory of Chris Haw, a local young man with a huge passion for music. The festival will donate all profits to The Vital Sounds Foundation, screening young people against SADS (Sudden Adult Death Syndrome)
- .http://www.southportrocks.co.uk/
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