insideKENT Magazine Issue 39 - June 2015 | Page 16

NEWS DREAMLAND MARGATE OPENING NIGHT HULLABALLOO Dreamland Margate, the UK’s original pleasure park, has announced the line up for its spectacular, star-studded launch party – The Dreamland Opening Night Hullabaloo! After an 11-year campaign, the hotly anticipated Dreamland will open to guests on Friday 19th June with an evening of performances and music from the best of British entertainment. Vic Reeves will host the night with acts ranging from headliners, Marina and the Diamonds, to cockney legends Chas and Dave and popup performances from special guests. The Dreamland Opening Night Hullabaloo will be a night to remember as the iconic seaside institution reveals a new look and a re-imagined site for a new generation. The old fashioned, yet oh-sofashionable destination will feature a host of stylishly restored, recreated and retrofitted rides and amusements from the golden age of British seaside holidays. Much like the park itself, the Dreamland Opening Night Hullaballoo will be a vibrant mix of classic entertainment with a roller disco, singalongs and Punch and Judy shows, alongside the best in contemporary performance, DJs, musicians and circus acts. Marina and the Diamonds to headline Dreamland’s Opening Night Hullaballoo tutor Reverend Boogie to keep up with the beat of Rock’n’roll swingers, The Big Six. Cockney legends Chas and Dave will be returning to their roots with a good oldfashioned knees up at the Pleasure Garden’s Stage, celebrating their 50th anniversary with their classic