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POP legends 10cc are to headline a summer concert at Weston-super-Mare's seafront Tropicana.
The band, which had hits with songs including I'm Not in Love and Dreadlock Holiday will be the headline act at a series of concerts being held over three days at the seaside landmark next month.
The concerts – known as Westside Proms – are the brainchild of well-known local musician Cliff Moore and events production manager Dean Turner, who owns events production company, Eventall.
The pair had been talking about putting on a music event in the seaside town following the success of Banksy’s Dismaland exhibition at the venue.
Cliff says the concerts will continue to thrust the Tropicana into the spotlight and offer something different to music lovers from right across the region.
Cliff, who has been in the music business for 40 years and is also a lecturer at Weston College said: “Dean and I were chatting last year, around the same time as Dismaland was in town, about putting on a series of concerts. Both of us had been thinking for a couple of years that a music event was needed following the demise of T4 on the Beach. Westside Proms will be something completely new for Weston.”
The event runs from June 17 to 19 and will kick off on the Friday with a concert by British alternative rock band The Wonder Stuff who have had many hits in the past and are enjoying a very successful year, promoting their recent chart album, 30 Goes Around The Sun.
They will be supported by Nottingham based Indie Rock outfit, Ferocious Dog.
Frontman of The Levellers, Mark Chadwick, will open the night, which kicks off at 6.30pm, with an acoustic set.
On the Saturday night, 10cc will be the headline act and are due to be supported by the fantastic Racey and local singer/songwriter, Robbie Coles.
10cc is fronted by original member Graham Gouldman who has worked with 60’s bands including The Yardbirds and more recently has written with the likes of Gary Barlow and McFly.
This is not the first time 10cc has performed in Weston. The band was the headline act at the Midsummer Buzz concert held in the town in 2007 supported by local chart band Racey.
Cliff said: “I saw 10cc nine years ago at the Midsummer Buzz, I thought it would be great to get them back again so I approached them to see if they wanted to involved.
“The band is really looking forward to returning to Weston.”
Westside Proms 2016 – Band Information
Friday 17th June – 6.30 – 7.20
Mark Chadwick – Mark has been the frontman/singer/guitarist for The Levellers since their formation in 1988. He has also had a successful solo career and has been touring to promote his most recent album entitled, ‘Moment’.
At the end of this year, The Levellers will undertake an extensive tour celebrating 25 years since the release of their ‘Levelling The Land’ album. Joining them on this tour will be Ferocious Dog.
7.40 – 8.30
Ferocious Dog - Ferocious Dog draw upon their many and varied influences to create a unique sound which is both full of energy and intelligently written. They have been making a name for themselves by hard work and constant touring and are now attracting the recognition they deserve.
They will be touring at the end of the year with The Levellers on their ‘Levelling The Land’ 25th Anniversary Tour.
9pm – 10.30
The Wonder Stuff - The Wonder Stuff have achieved much in their 30 years. From chart hits like ‘Size Of A Cow’ and ‘Dizzy” with Vic Reeves to massive sell out tours around the world.
They recently entered the charts again with their new release, ’30 Goes Around The Sun’ and are in the midst of a major tour promoting this self-explanatory titled album.
Miles and the guys are looking forward to visiting Weston super Mare to kick off this great weekend of music at the unique venue which is The Tropicana.
Saturday 18th June – 9pm – 10.30
10cc – From songs such as ‘Donna’ and ‘Rubber Bullets’ to ‘Dreadlock Holiday’ and ‘I’m Not In Love’, 10cc had hit after hit and have continued to tour to bring these brilliant songs to a new generation.
Frontman, Graham Gouldman, was also a successful songwriter before the formation of 10cc
and wrote for such acts as The Yardbirds, Herman’s Hermits and Cher. This has continued up to his recent successes with Gary Barlow and McFly!
This will be a truly wonderful event, taking place in our very own Tropicana.
Sunday 19th June – Charity concert in aid of –
Weston Hospicecare, Cancer Research UK and Help For Heroes.
http://westonhospicecare.org.uk/
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
All profits from this evening’s ticket sales will go to the above charities. We will hopefully have some extra sponsorship to announce shortly!
6.30 – 7.15
RAFA Concert Band – The Royal Air Force Association Concert Band will open our Sunday evening with their own renditions of some classic music. We are very glad to have them perform and it is our pleasure to support such a worthy cause, especially as it coincides with Weston Air Festival.
7.30 – 8pm
The Dixie Belles - The Dixie Belles are a 1940s/50s Style Close Harmony Female Trio in the style of The Andrews Sisters. We look forward to them performing at our event.
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8.15 – 9.45
Boulevard Swing Big Band – Weston’s own 18 piece big band recall the great music of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and The Rat Pack with the wonderful Marvin on vocals who appeared recently on ITV’s The Voice.
There will be food outlets organised by Sally Packer and a licenced bar supplied by Mike Wilkins.
Doors open at 6pm each day. No alcohol or glass containers to be brought on site.
The management reserve the right to refuse admission.
Westside Proms is taking place over the same weekend as the Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Day which brings many thousands of people to the resort each year and it is hoped those visiting the air day festivities will stay in town and enjoy the concerts. Doors open for each event at 6pm. Concerts finish by 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday and are age 16+. 10pm finish on Sunday with all ages welcome.
Cliff, who used to visit the Tropicana as a child, added: “Westside Proms is going to be a fantastic weekend of music for everyone. Dismaland was such a success and the Tropicana is now world famous and firmly on the map as a venue. We want to keep it that way.”
Tickets for the Friday night are £20 and for Saturday are £25. For the charity - £10.
Tickets are available from Loves Café in West Street, the Bay Café at the Tropicana and Next Level Tattoo Studio opposite the Grand Pier (all in Weston super Mare).
They can also be booked online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/eventall
Tickets are expected to sell out fast. For more information about Westside Proms visit www.westsideproms.co.uk
or at www.Facebook.com/westsideproms
Enjoy yourself because life’s too short not to!
Guide Prices
Tickets can be obtained from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/eventall
Bay Café, Tropicana
Loves Café, West Street
Next Level Tattoo Studio, Opposite the Grand Pier
Tickets priced as follows:
Friday 17th June £10
Saturday 18th June £25
Sunday 19th June £10
