Let's Rock Exeter line-up announced

Mary Youlden
Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted Monday, October 6, 2014 - 11:18pm

Powderham Castle, the 600 year old home of the Earl and Countess of Devon announces the first ever Let’s Rock Exeter! will take place in the grounds of the Castle on Saturday 4July 2015. 

With a fabulous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s fun, there will be plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival!

The Line-up for the star studded festival includes: Thompson Twins, Tom Bailey, Billy Ocean, Bananarama, ABC, Howard Jones, Midge Ure, Go West, Five Star, Nick Heyward, Nik Kershaw, The Real Thing, Altered Images, Brother Beyond plus Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers. 

Early bird tickets are now available via the Let’s Rock Exeter Website. Tickets will be on sale from Powderham Castle from 1st November 2014. For full details, visit www.letsrockexeter.com

The organizers of Let’s Rock Exeter, UK Live, pride themselves in the fact that their events are aimed at the whole family, with entertainment for everyone. 

Children can enjoy the “Let’s Rock! Playpen”, which includes tons of free stuff to keep the little ones occupied, including circus workshops with the Bigtopmania Circus, face painting, crafts, tricycles and the “Disco Shack”!  With a super funfair including water rides as well as children’s entertainers from BBC/ITV, Let’s Rock Exeter! offers the perfect day out for all the family. 

Multiple bars and a wide range of quality food outlets will be on site, selling food from around the world.

Simon Fishwick, Powderham Castle Estate Director said: “I am delighted to have the 80’s back at Powderham –what an incredible line up! Powderham Castle is without doubt a fantastic venue for this kind of festival and with the current 80’s revival sweeping the UK, we are sure this is going to be an extremely popular event.”

VIP tickets allow access to a funky 80s themed VIP enclosure, where you can pay a visit to 80s stylists for the ultimate 80s makeover or sit back and relax in the comfy chill out zone or enjoy the outdoor seating area.  The VIP enclosure includes a premium food outlet, coffee shop and full bar serving quality brands and 80s cocktails, plus of course the all-important VIP luxury loos – essential at any festival!

There will be plenty of action going on during band changeovers, including Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, Pat Sharp and Dave Benson Phillips, alongside a Lets Rock! Megamix Karaoke – to keep the party going for the whole day!

Gates open at 11.00am with the event starting at midday through to 10.30pm. Running order will be published on the day.

Camping will be available at Let’s Rock Exeter! on Friday and Saturday night, for those wishing to make a weekend of it. Please read terms and conditions on website for details of disabled access/carer arrangements. Tickets are non refundable or transferable.

Let’s Rock! has been leading the way for quality, family-friendly 80s music festivals since 2009.  Don’t miss out on this chance for a retro blast with the very best of the 80s.

Eighties fancy dress is recommended but not essential! 

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