Thornbury Carnival line-up unveiled

ORGANISERS of the Thornbury Carnival have announced this year's entertainment line-up.

The music of Kylie Minogue, Britpop favourites and 80s 'hair metal' are among the highlights of a programme of tribute acts and local talent.

There will be two nights of music on the Mundy Playing Fields, on June 30 and July 1.

The first night is a return of last year's ‘Swing in the Park’ event, with Thornbury Swing Band promising to fill the summer evening with the sounds of swing, jive and jazz.

Thornbury Carnival Committee chair Liam Williams said he was “absolutely delighted” that the band had had agreed to take part for a second time after last year's successful first show.

The following day's 'Main Event' will run for 12 hours, from 11am until 11pm.

First up will be a variety show with a range of amateur performers from Thornbury and the surrounding area.

The tribute acts start at 2pm with Absolutely Elton, performing many wellknown hits of Elton John.

Next follows a more contemporary tribute, Do it Like Dua, a tribute to Dua Lipa.

Britpop United will take things back to the 90s, from ‘Madchester’ to Suede and the Stereophonics.

Funk Odyssey will take to the stage early in the evening, performing a range of 70s and 80s dance and soul favourites.

Kylie tribute On a Night Like This will be performing the Aussie star’s greatest hits from 7.45pm.

Organisers are then calling on revellers to pull out their air guitars for headline act Hairforce 5, who promise a "high energy tribute to rock bands from the 80s", from

Van Halen and AC/DC to Motley Crue and Def Leppard.

Liam said: "We really do feel like we’ve managed to put together a programme which has something for everybody.

"As well as the main stage entertainment, there will also be a Show‘n’Shine with a range of vehicles including classic, American, and modern sports.

"We’ve also refreshed the Kids Zone, while retaining favourites like face painting and balloon modelling, and we’re working with Krunch to build on last year’s activities for young people.

"We are trying to maximise everything we can offer within the ticket price."

Liam said the event costs around £50,000 to put on each year, a figure which excludes any staffing costs because all of the organisers donates their time free, both over the weekend and throughout the year.

He added: "Although the committee receives some small grants and attracts limited sponsorship, it’s nowhere near enough to cover the entire cost of delivering the event."

Ticket prices had not been confirmed as the Voice went to press.

For more information visit www. thornburycarnival.co.uk.