Stellar line-up just a train ride away

SOME of the biggest names in pop music are heading to Staffordshire for a major music festival taking place just one train stop away from Burton.

The Midlands Music Festival comes to The Castle Pleasure Grounds, in Tamworth, on Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, with proceeds going to Just 1 Life, the premature baby care charity. The two-day event features a stellar line-up of pop talent on the Sunday, with appearances from Westlife, The Saturdays, Alexandra Burke, Peter Andre, Scouting For Girls, Chipmunk, Taio Cruz, Olly Murs and McLean.
The previous day features some of the biggest names of the 1980s, namely Billy Ocean, Level 42, Sister Sledge, Alexander O’Neal, Hot Chocolate, The Christians, Kajagoogoo, Shakatak and Aswad.
The line-up is a big coup for Staffordshire and a chance for fans to see some of the biggest names in pop for a knock-down price, according to festival operations director, Adam Bridge.
He said: “This year’s festival is certainly a step up from 12 months ago. The quality of acts across both days is summed up by the fact that collectively they have topped the charts 27 times.
“The Saturday event features some of the biggest 80s artists, several of whom are flying in especially from America.
“The fact you can get all this in Tamworth for less than you would pay to see them individually at the big UK arenas is amazing.”
Tickets range from £29.50 or £50 for two days, while a group ticket for four can be obtained for £100. Tickets are available at www.themidlandsmusicfestival.co.uk and www.seetickets.com.
Fuente: http://www.burtonmail.co.uk