Entertainment Goole Rockfest
If you haven't managed to make it to any festivals this year, then don't despair as Goole Rockfest is on its way! If you have done the whole festival thing this year, then why not finish the season off with another final one for the good times?
Goole Rockfest will be happening on August 16, and you'd better be ready!
Promising to be a fun and lively day out for all the family, Goole Rockfest brings you the atmosphere of being at a festival without the huge expense and hassle of having to put up a tent!
"The festivals are a fantastic way for families and friends to enjoy themselves doing something a bit different, but at least doing something together," explains organiser Jez Lee.
"The idea is to bring the venue to the people and put on an event that will appeal to all ages.
"We have three amazing tribute bands along with some fantastic local bands. The tribute bands cover many years in the music industry, so there's something for everyone."
Festival goers will be privileged to see Green Day, U2 and the Foo Fighters. OK, not the real ones, but as close as you can get without having to visit a huge arena.Basket Case is the Green Day tribute band, and they have an unbelievable amount of energy. They look like the American rockers, and put on an incredible performance with their excellent guitar riffs and intensely honed sound.
"Expect to see the full Green Day show," enthuses Kris Edwards, lead singer of Basket Case, "we don't hold back, and there will be stage presence to the max, plus the Green Day trademark clothes and make up. We have a few tricks up our sleeve."
New 2 are the exciting tribute to the legendary U2. Lead singer Frank Farkes not only sounds like Bono, but also looks like him, too. New 2 have performed at various festivals and well-known venues over the years, and give a truly unmissable performance.
With Foo Fighters having played Wembley this year at sell-out shows, Four Fighters will be creating the Foo Fighters gig atmosphere. The tribute band will be belting out the incredible rock songs Foo Fighters have written, getting people up onto their feet and experience their festival style.
The unsigned acts making an appearance at the festival include Strangers, an original band from East Yorkshire. Formerly known as the Polystyrene Planes, Strangers will be showcasing their original material.
The Ram Raid are a three-piece band who will be entertaining the crowd with their mix of cover and original tunes, along with Velvet Star, another local band.
Not only will festival goers experience some amazing music, they will also have the fortune of mingling with a few stars as well such as Pete Doherty, Del Boy and David Brent! Yes, there will be famous look-alikes, many of whom have appeared on television.
Tim Oliver who is the David Brent look-alike explains: "I have done quite a few Fake Festivals now and they're always great fun. I'm looking forwards to meeting the locals and sharing a few drinks with them, and of course doing my famous dance with whoever wants to join in!"
With the festival all being held in a marquee, there is no worry about having the mud pools of Glastonbury, and it's all fenced off, so is safe for families, with drinks and food stands there all day, plus a fully licensed bar.
The fun starts at 1pm at West Park, so be sure to have your ticket, as it promises to be a popular day! Tickets cost £15 for an adult (16+ years), and £12 for a child (7 - 15 years). Children aged up to six are free when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are available from local newsagents, or contact Fake Festivals at www.fakefestivals.co.uk, where you can buy online. All festival-goers also have the opportunity to win a Squier Affinity Stratocaster guitar, with a Fender Frontman Amp that has been donated by Electro Music in Doncaster.
Win tickets for Goole Rockfest
For your chance to win a pair of tickets for the festival, answer the following question:
Who is the lead singer of Green Day? Is it a) Bobby Joe Armstrong b) Billy Joe Armstrong c) Barry Joe Armstrong.
Send your answers along with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Goole Rockfest competition, Emma Franklin, Goole Times, 102 Boothferry Road, Goole, DN14 6AE or email emma.franklin@gooletimes.co.uk by next Wednesday lunch time, July 23.  Â
Published on 17th July 2008 in Ents.
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