East 17, Oasis, Taylor Swift and more – win tickets to Colne Cricket Club music festival
Music fans are counting down to one of Colne’s biggest outdoor events of the year, with chart-topping boyband East 17 set to headline a packed day of live entertainment.
The Colne Cricket Club Music Festival takes place this Saturday, bringing eight hours of music, food and family entertainment to the club from noon until 8pm.
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The festival is the biggest event ever staged at Colne Cricket Club, with organisers expecting a busy day of live music and entertainment.
Online ticket sales close at 6pm on Thursday, with adult tickets costing £25 and family tickets for two adults and two children priced at £60.
A limited number of £90 VIP tickets are also available, including a meet and greet with East 17, access to an exclusive bar and toilets, a private viewing area, welcome drinks and canapés.
Tickets are available through Skiddle or from the Colne Cricket Club clubhouse.
The entertainment begins at 1pm on the festival’s main video stage, hosted by Gavin Young.
Burnley College Musical Theatre will perform at 1-20pm, followed by dancers from Colne’s Helen Green Academy of Dance at 2pm.
At 2-45pm, R&B duo Kulturess will take to the stage with their blend of rock, R&B and rap.
A Taylor Swift tribute act follows at 3-30pm, before a Robbie Williams tribute performs at 4-15pm. The festival then turns to K-pop at 5pm, followed by an Oasis tribute at 6pm.
Then at 6-30pm, East 17 will headline the event. The group has sold more than 22 million albums worldwide and had 18 Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums.
Festival-goers can expect hits including House of Love, It’s Alright, Thunder and Christmas number one Stay Another Day.
East 17 said they were looking forward to performing in Colne for the first time.
“We are very excited about headlining the Colne CC Music Festival this year and bringing the energy of our performance to the people of Colne,” they said.
“We haven’t performed here before, so it will be a new experience for us being there.”
Local favourites Sonus will also perform during the festival, while there will be plenty to keep visitors entertained away from the stage.
Families can enjoy a funfair featuring attractions including a traditional helter skelter, alongside street food stalls, pop-up bars, face painting and festival hair.
Scott Earing, treasurer at Colne Cricket Club, said: “We can't wait for Saturday. This is the biggest event we have ever held at Colne Cricket Club and there is a huge amount of excitement building around it.
“We've put together a fantastic day with something for everyone, from East 17 and some brilliant tribute acts to local performers, food, bars and family entertainment.”
He urged anyone planning to attend to get their tickets before online sales close.
The festival is being organised by Colne Cricket Club and Scott Dawson Advertising.