With only two weeks to go before the third annual Shildonbury festival, organisers have promised to deliver an even bigger and better event this year, with 80’s pop icons T’Pau and Aswad headlining the jam-packed line-up.
Led by singer Carol Decker, T’Pau enjoyed huge chart success in the late 1980’s with hits such as ‘Heart and Soul’, ‘Valentine’ and ‘China in Your Hand’, which spent five weeks at number 1 in the UK charts; while fellow headliners Aswad will be performing their unique reggae sound, including their 1988 number 1 hit, ‘Don’t Turn Around’.
Local talent has not been forgotten by organisers, with supporting acts including a host of bands from the region such as Shildon based four piece 2 Dot Men, who’s set is influenced by indie bands like The Fratellis, Catfish & the Bottlemen and the Arctic Monkeys; 4 My Sins, a local rock band with a set of hard rocking tunes; and the extremely popular North East band The Scandals, who are sure to have everyone on their feet once again with their covers of hits by the likes of Oasis, Madness and Pulp.
Organisers will also be welcoming on stage Soul Elite, who will inject a dose of Soul and Motown into the mix, as well as 60’s band The Fabs, rockers Ordinary Affair, and funk and soul band Groovetrain.
A spokesperson for event organisers, Wannasee, said, “With a brilliant range of live music on the outdoor stage, kids’ entertainment and rides, a wide range of food and bar prices that won’t hurt your wallet, this will be THE way to spend a summer’s day.”
The event is taking place on Saturday 13th August between 1pm and 11pm.
Those attending are welcome to take along folding chairs, blankets and a picnic. Under licensing restrictions alcohol is not permitted to be taken into the event, however, there is a fully licensed bar on site. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.shildonbury.co.uk at £15 for adults and £5 for 14-17 year-olds. They can also be purchased on the day for £20 and £10 respectively. Children are free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
