A new festival promoting the best British artists of Country and Americana music will take place in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens 13-15 September 2019.
Over
100 Artists and DJ’s to be announced representing “the cream of todays contemporary
British Country and Americana Music acts”.
An
indoor festival with four stages held in three connecting iconic venues,
including the iconic Empress Ballroom,
Arena and Horseshoe.
Three
dance floors including the world-famous sprung Empress Ballroom floor (as seen
on Stictly Come Dancing).
When: Fri 13 Sep 2019 - Sun
15 Sep 2019
Where: Blackpool Winter
Gardens, Blackpool (97 Church Street FY1 1HL Blackpool)
Weekend Ticket Early Bird Ticket
£66.00 | Early Bird VIP Package £99.00 (Access to all stages and dance floors)
Produced by Fylde coast based, urban festival specialists Fit The Bill (Website; 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.), in association with The Blackpool Entertainment Company, the festival will focus primarily on British Country and Americana artists to promote the wealth of talent in the UK and the impact they are having on the international music scene.
The festival will run from Friday through to Sunday afternoon. It is anticipated that around 100 performers will take place in the festival over the long weekend and the full line up will be announced later in 2019.
So who would you like to see at The @BritCountryMus1 in Blackpool @WGBpl this September? #wherethelightsareshining— @BritishCountryMusicFest (@BritCountryMus1) 7 January 2019
According to the Association of Independent Festivals latest report, the average spend per head of today’s festival goer is £434.14 to include the ticket, accommodation, food and drink, merchandise and off-site spending. Based on this, it is anticipated that Blackpool will see a major economic benefit from the launch of The British Country Music Festival with thousands of visitors literally enjoying the bright lights and attractions in the town.
Marina Blore, Executive Producer
from Fit The Bill said: “This is a very exciting time for
British Country and
Americana artists. Country music used to be synonymous with Nashville, but this
is no longer the case as home-grown talent is now making its mark across the
pond and attracting fans from all over the world. UK artists are being invited
to play Nashville and they are also achieving chart success. We felt it was
important to create a festival that promotes British Country and Americana artists
and what better place for the party than in Blackpool during the
illuminations!”
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| Marina Blore: Executive Fit The Bill |
Michael Williams, managing director of
Blackpool Entertainment Company and operators of the Winter Gardens, added:
“The Winter Gardens has attracted some of the greatest music artists over the
years from Ed Sheeran to The Shires and we’ve hosted events including the
Blackpool Dance Championships and The International Soul Festival.
“With
the addition of the new £25 million conference centre next year, it’s the
perfect time for The British Country Music Festival to launch here and grow to
include seminars and workshops.”
The
festival will include music on various stages around the Winter Gardens (WEBSITE) complex
including the Empress Ballroom and there will be dance workshops and
demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Early Bird Tickets are on sale to include
access to all the music stages from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon
inclusive, priced at £66 per person.
VIP packages are also available now
at £99 each and include a priority
access wristband, souvenir lanyard, free programme and access to a private
viewing area and meet and greet with a select number of artists.
Under 16’s tickets are priced at £35 per
person and they must be accompanied by an adult.
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About The Winter Gardens
Blackpool
Blackpool’s
Winter Gardens first opened to the public on 11 July 1878, with a lavish
ceremony attended by the Lord Mayor of London and Mayors and Mayoresses from 68
towns throughout the country.
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| Empress Ballroom inside the Winter Gardens. Located in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK. Author Michael D Beck |
The Winter Gardens has entertained hordes of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces.
Since
opening in 1878, the venue’s aspirations have continued to mirror the
development of Blackpool as a friendly seaside resort and as the town grew in
popularity throughout the century, the venue’s wide range of entertainment has
developed with it.
One
of the UK’s biggest theatres, the Winter Gardens Opera House, has seen a cast
of thousands tread its boards since it first opened in 1939. With almost a 3,000-seat capacity, the splendour of
the venue oozes sophistication and character as it boasts unforgettable
performances year after year.
🌟 World-class dancers— Winter Gardens BPL (@WGBpl) 7 January 2019
🌟 Stunning production values
🌟 Exquisitely choreographed routines
Don’t miss Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals when the show arrives in #Blackpool this May!
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Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all graced the Opera House stage, and more recently, the likes of Little Mix, Bob Dylan, Peter Kay and One Direction have performed to sell-out audiences here.
The Empress Ballroom is one of the most
popular venues within the Winter Gardens complex. It has been enjoyed by
delegates at conferences and events of all shapes and sizes throughout the
years.
The
venue is perhaps most well known for regularly hosting the annual party
conferences of the big three political parties in the UK, Labour, the
Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats, throughout the late 20th century.
With
maximum capacity of 3000, the Empress is a very flexible space. Its layout can
be arranged to suit the needs of any event. It has has 3 levels including two
balconies and the main floor which is fully sprang.
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