THE full line-up of artists to appear at the Warrington Festival’s tribute to Viola Beach and their manager is revealed today.
Headline band Starsailor will be supported by 13 other acts at the all-day event on Saturday, September 17.
Manchester four-piece indie band The Rainbird, who appeared at Glastonbury in June, PSYBLINGS, who play the Viola Beach celebration event at the Parr Hall with The Coral and Courteeners earlier this year, and singer Ellie Dibben, who was a support alongside Viola Beach at last year’s festival, are all to appear.
The line-up also includes local Warrington artists The Tamalas, Joe Hatton, Conquer Rio, The Ambersons and Priestly, as well as North West based bands, Five Days North, The Tapestry, Weekend Wars, Pacific and Delphina Kings.
The event, which will celebrate the legacy of the five lads from Warrington who died so tragically earlier this year, will also
feature a special video set with footage of Viola Beach that was previously shown at the celebration gig at Parr Hall in April.
The families of Kris, River, Jack, Tom and Craig say the event will help provide a platform for other emerging talents.
Ben Dunne, father of River Reeves, said: “River and the band played at Warrington
Festival last year and would be so proud to see how they’ve inspired many other local bands to perform on the same stage.”
Beverly and Ian Piers Dakin, the father of Jack Dakin, added: “Jack, River, Tom, Kris and Craig were all very proud and honoured to play at last year’s festival, supporting Pixie Lott, in their hometown.
“It is an honour for all our family that this legacy has been put into place and they will be remembered by their music.”
Craig’s parents and sister, Sarah, added: “Craig was not only their manager but a dear friend to Viola Beach and he believed in their talent and enthusiasm.
“He was excited to put Warrington on the music map and he knew Viola Beach would do exactly that.
“Craig lived life the way that we all should, passionately and wholeheartedly and we are extremely proud of Craig and Viola Beach.”
The Saturday event is part of a wider weekend of music and two weeks of events across the town which celebrate sport, culture and entertainment.
Full line-up again is: Starsailor, The Rainband, Delphina Kings, The Tamalas, Pacific, Joe Hatton, Weekend Wars, PSYBLINGS, The Tapestry, Five Days North, Conquer Rio, The Ambersons, Priestly and Ellie Dibben
Tickets are on sale now and are available from www.pyramidparrhall.com
Starsailor will top the bill
