A brand-new music festival featuring all British artists from years gone by is coming toAltrinchamthis year and just one glimpse at some of the names has got us feeling all full of nostalgia.
Arriving in the North West and not far from Hale this summer — so more Cheshire than Greater Manchester, in truth — the UK-lead lineup makes up The Brit Fest 2024 which is set to descend upon Ashley Hall and Showground from Friday, 5-7 July.
Along with performances by the likes of The Lottery Winners, Scouting For Girls and a DJ set from The Smiths’ Mike Joyce, the festival headliners and other artists are a real British throwback, with old favourites such as The Feeling, Bonnie Tyler, Toploader, Kim Wilde and many more.
Seriously, we’re not exaggerating; there’s Fleur East, Sonia, Hot Chocolate, T’Pau and plenty of other artists from down the years coming along for the inaugural festival and we are absolutely here for it.
Being set up by Great British Festivals company and sponsored by Altrincham-based solicitors Myerson, there’s plenty of backing behind this debut event and they’re even offering accommodation and glamping packages, as well as space for campers and vehicle spaces for caravans too.
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Popular TV and Radio presentersJenny Powell and Mike Toolan will also be hosting the live acts on the main stage at the event in July and having already been given the seal of approval by industry veteran Chris Moyles, the buzz is slowly starting to build around this celebration of British music.
Moreover, with a lineup spanning across multiple generations, The Brit Fest also promises to be super family-friendly, as well as plenty more in the cards beyond just live music around the festival village.
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For instance, comedian Matt Ford’s Big Band will no doubt provide the perfect crossover and there’ll also be lots of culture, arts, fashion and even classic cars on show — and plenty of food and drink, of course.
Adult day passes start from just £67, with junior tickets priced at just £34 and under fives going absolutely free.
However, if you fancy going along for the full weekend, you get three days of live music and entertainment for just £165 and you can even cop for VIP if you’re feeling all posh.
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If The Brit Fest sounds up your street, you can grab yours HERE and, who knows, maybe you’ll see us there — most likely screaming ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ at the top of our lungs.
Oasis finally confirm ‘private ballot’ ticket information for reunion tour
Daisy Jackson
Oasis have just announced more information about how tickets will be sold through a ‘private ballot’ for their extra reunion tour dates.
The group added two additional shows at Wembley Stadium after their initial 17 gigs across London, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh and Cardiff generated huge demand and sold out in a day.
Oasis and Ticketmaster came under fire though for the use of dynamic pricing, which saw ticket prices shoot up by hundreds of pounds by the time people made it through the online queues.
For these additional reunion tour dates at Wembley, ticket sales will look a little different.
They’ll be using a ‘private ballot’, which will give first dibs to those who missed out on the first ticket sale.
You’ll only be invited to register for the sale if you signed into your Ticketmaster account on Saturday 31 August, and joined a queue for a specific show.
And you’ll only receive an invitation if you DIDN’T manage to bag tickets the first time round.
THEN you’ll be able to register for the actual ballot, which still doesn’t guarantee you a ticket but does at least get you into a (hopefully less lengthy) queue.
“Invitations to enter the private ballot will be sent overnight tonight (Saturday) to eligible fans we have been able to identify.
“If you signed into your Ticketmaster UK account on Saturday, 31st August, and were able to join a queue for a specific show, but didn’t get a ticket-then you may be eligible to take part and will receive an email on how to register for the ballot.
“Keep an eye on the inbox associated with your Ticketmaster account, and don’t forget to check your junkmail.
“Once successfully registered, you will be entered into the ballot for a code for access to the final Wembley on sale.
“Due to the demand for the shows and to avoid last week’s long queues, codes will be strictly limited. Entry to the ballot does not guarantee you will receive a code.
“The ballot is only open to invited fans. You must register with the email to which your invitation was sent and which is registered with your Ticketmaster account.
“All other entries will be discounted. If you do not receive an email then unfortunately you will not be eligible for the ballot.
“You will be automatically discounted from the ballot, even if you go through the registration process.”
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Olly Murs announces Manchester show on huge arena tour – with Blue as support
Daisy Jackson
Olly Murs has just announced details of a huge arena tour, including a stop here in Manchester.
He’ll be playing the city’s biggest arena, the Co-op Live, as part of his 2025 tour.
The news comes fresh off the back of his nationwide tour supporting Take That on their massive This Life on Tour tour.
He’s announced a massive support act for himself too, bringing along British boyband favourites Blue.
Olly Murs first rose to stardom when he placed as runner-up in 2009’s The X Factor competition (though his career has soared past winner Joe McElderry’s).
Since then, he’s released seven solo studio albums, including last year’s Marry Me.
His massive hits include Heart Skips a Beat, Dance With Me Tonight, and Troublemaker, and he’s worked with the likes of Rizzle Kicks, Snoop Dogg, Demi Lovato and Flo Rida.
Olly Murs is now heading back out on the road for an all-singing, all-dancing arena tour.
It will include dates in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and loads more.
Olly said: “Celebrating 15 unbelievable years doing what I love best will be truly special. But to top it off I’m taking a band with me who I was obsessed with in my college years, BLUE!
“No doubt the pranks and banter will be free-flowing but most importantly it’s going to be a great night for the fans to enjoy, I can’t wait.”
Blue said: “We were really delighted when Olly asked us to join him on his Arena tour next year and can’t wait to get on the road with him in the Spring!
“We are going to have a whole lot of fun and look forward to making him an honorary Blue boy! We’ll be singing the biggest hits and maybe the odd joke here and there – watch out Olly!”
Tickets will go on sale on Friday 13 September at 10am – you can get yours here.