The long-awaited Bath Festival Finale Weekend at the Recreation Ground in Bath will go ahead over the weekend of 7th and 8th August, organisers have announced.
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Bath Festivals and music promoters Orchard Live have announced the rescheduling of the two-day music festival following its postponement last summer due to COVID-19.
Headliners McFly, Scouting for Girls, Billy Ocean and UB40, will be joined on the Main Stage by a line-up that includes, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Seth Lakeman.
Joining the Saturday line-up is Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland and British/American rising star George Pelham.
Also playing on Saturday are rising stars solo artists Lauran Hibberd and Josh Gray and London four-piece outfit Novacub.
Dessie Magee with his band, winner of last year’s Bath Introduces competition, and Bath band Luna Lake will take to the Big Top stage.
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On Sunday 8th August, reggae band UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro will headline.
Ahead of them will be British soul singer Billy Ocean who will be performing classics such as Caribbean Queen and When the Going Gets Tough.
West country folk musician Seth Lakeman, who last played the Finale Weekend in 2018, will bring his band to the main stage for a high energy set.
The Sunday sessions will also include a set from English singer-songwriter and actress Twinnie.
Adding to the party atmosphere on Sunday will be BLOCO B samba troupe from Bristol. The musicians and dancers take part in St Paul Carnival in Bristol, Notting Hill Carnival and the Rio Carnival itself.
New York’s trio Fun Lovin’ Criminals, featuring Bath-based frontman Huey Morgan, will bring their unique style and sense of fun to the Rec.
Also on the line-up are solo artists Hannah Grace and Casey Lowry, Wiltshire-based indie trio Port Erin and grunge influenced Life in Mono fronted by Sarah Clayton.
Existing ticket holders will have their tickets automatically transferred to the new date.
Bath Festivals’ chief executive Ian Stockley, said: “With all UK adults having been offered the vaccine by the end of July and in line with government guidelines Bath Festivals, in partnership with Orchard Live, is delighted to welcome you all back to Bath Rec for a true celebration with this weekend of live music.
“Our award-winning Finale Weekend has become a popular fixture on the Bath social calendar and promises to be another real treat for music fans of all ages.”
The Finale Weekend is supported by sponsors Bath Ales, Novia, Bath BID and Agriframes.
Tickets can be purchased at www.thebathfestival.org.uk/finale-weekend or via the Bath Box Office (01225 463362).
