Big Gig

Nearest Rail: Castle Cary (for bus/taxi)

By Road: The Royal Bath & West Showground is located just south of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, between the A37 and A371

The charity pop festival in aid of Childline features chart topping pop acts including Dane Bowers, Blue, Liberty X and H & Claire.

Cent Events is pleased to announce the addition of the unmistakable funksters, Kool & The Gang, rock legend Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers, The Commitments, Limahl, and Jamie Pierce to The Big Gig Weekend line up, taking place on July 13th- 14th at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet.

Kool & The Gang have saved the day by jumping in at the last minute to replace Dionne Warwick on Retro Sunday…….and they promise an unmissable show. Worldwide hits such as ‘Funky Stuff’, ‘Jungle Boogie’, ‘Cherish’ and ‘Ladies Night’ have seen them dominate charts for the last 30 years and ensure a following of fans on a global scale! These guys bash out anthems like no one else so make sure you don’t miss out when they come to The Big Gig Weekend- its going to be one hell of a ‘Celebration’!

Joining Kool & The Gang on Retro Sunday will be the one and only, Hugh Cornwell from The Stranglers. With over 20 years experience at the top of the charts Hugh saw massive success with The Stranglers between 1977 and 1990 releasing hit albums such as ‘Rattus Norvegius’, ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Black & White’. As a solo artist he was just as successful releasing the Nosferatu album and the highly acclaimed ‘Guilty’ album in 1997. Working as a producer and touring across the world, Hugh is truly one of rock music’s greats!

Keeping the eighties vibe very much alive, The Big Gig Weekend is pleased to announce Limahl to Retro Sunday’s line up. Having had success as a solo artist, worked with Kajagoogoo, produced for chart toppers Kim Wilde and Peter Andre and starred in the hit musical “What A Feeling” Limahl promises not to disappoint!

With over 12 million albums sold worldwide, The Commitments are one of soul music’s most successful bands of all time. Originating from the worldwide smash hit film of the same name the nine piece band have recently finished a sell out tour across Europe and the USA. An immense stage presence, awesome vocals and hits such as “Mustang Sally”, The Commitments guarantee a show to remember!

Jamie Pearce is a rising star with serious talent and like a growing number of UK acts such as Sugababes and Craig David, is determined not to rush into his music career. Having spent time in Sweden, America and the UK honing his talents with some of the biggest writers and producers in pop (including those working with acts such as N*Sync, Destiny’s Child, Will Smith and Damage!), Jamie is certainly one to watch for the future. Make sure you can say you saw him first at this year’s Big Gig Weekend.

Promising acts to please all the family, The Big Gig Weekend line up looks set to be one hell of a party!

Now for most festival’s that line-up might be enough but not for the Big Gig Weekend! Not only have we got some of the biggest names in pop music performing but the Big Gig Weekend will also be hosting more entertainment than all this summers festivals put together!

Making its Somerset debut will be the world renowned Moscow State Circus. Performing for over 200 years, the circus has a reputation for providing family entertainment second to none! At The Big Gig Weekend the circus will be performing a brand new show with a cast of over 35 acrobats, clowns and trapeze artists in a specially designed big top. So make sure you don’t miss the circus as it could well be the last time they tour the UK!

For those of you wanting to hot it up a bit be sure to check out the funfair and some of its hair-raising “white knuckle rides”, whilst for those of you wanting a cooler alternative make sure you visit the 2 indoor “ice” rinks. That’s not forgetting children’s entertainment for the younger members of the family, food outlets of every sort and of course camping and picnic areas!

Then when the sun goes down the night sky will be transformed with fireworks displays and the visually stunning “Balloon Glow” as previously seen at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Using flames from their gas burners; the balloons are illuminated in sequence to music. Set against the night sky the “Glow” will guarantee to give the whole family a sensual experience to remember

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