Bank Holiday Music Magic Courtesy of Great British Tribute Festival
The music of the world’s biggest bands can be heard in Newcastle over the May Bank Holiday weekend – thanks to a festival with a difference.
Fans of everyone from Sam Fender through to Queen, Gerry Cinnamon and the Beatles will find something to enjoy at the Great British Tribute Festival, which is being held at Times Square on 3 – 4 May.
The event has brought together the top rock and roll tribute acts from across the country, coupled with huge bars, street food, merch stores and VIP areas to create a unique festival experience.
The packed programme will kick off on 3 May at noon with the sounds of The Beatles performed by Beatlemania, Killers tribute band The Runaway Killers and Sam Offender, well known for his tribute to homegrown hero, Sam Fender.
The Beautiful Couch will play the greatest hits of The Beautiful South, Fu Fighters will bring the music of the Foo Fighters to the stage, while We Are Champion will be channelling all the greatest hits of Queen.
The sizzling programme continues on day two, where visitors can enjoy the very best of indie performers.
That includes Gerry Cinnamon tribute, Gerry Cinna-man Experience and The Total Stone Roses giving their take on The Stone Roses.
Oaysis, the Arctic Monkeyz, The James Experience, Frankly the Smiths and Kazabian will also be taking the stage, bringing to life the hits that made their heroes internationally renowned stars.
The event runs from noon until 11pm each day, with earlybird tickets priced at £12.50 plus a booking fee for a one day ticket and whole weekend tickets available from £20 plus a booking fee.
The Great British Tribute Fest is a family friendly event, with under 16s able to attend as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be bought at www.GreatBritishTributeFest.co.uk
Mike Hesketh of organisers EVNT Inspirations said the festival was the perfect way to enjoy a bank holiday weekend.
“These performers are paying tribute to some of the greatest musicians of all time,” he said.
“We’ve got together some of the biggest and most authentic sounding tribute performers from across the UK for what promises to be an incredible weekend.”
