insideKENT Magazine Issue 61 - April 2017 | Page 167

CHARITY
Toploader 10cc
Maverick Sabre
Los Pacaminos

GIG FOR LIFE

TO SUPPORT CANCER RESEARCH UK

GIG FOR LIFE IS A NEW MUSICAL EVENT THAT HAS BEEN CREATED FOR THE FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF CANCER RESEARCH UK . IT TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY 27TH MAY AT THE HOP FARM IN KENT .
Cancer has touched us all in one way or another , but it is not always about loss and sadness . It is also about celebrating life , shouting about the success stories , and recognising all of the unsung heroes that help , care and nurse family members and friends to recovery . Gig For Life is a party and it is about having fun !
Come along on the second May Bank Holiday and enjoy an impressive line-up of musical talent ! Legendary rock band 10cc are headlining , along with soul singer and Brit Award Nominee Maverick Sabre . There will also be special performances by chart topping band Toploader , Amerciana Group Los Pacaminos , featuring Paul Young , and the very best in local musical talent including the wonderful Steffan James , Kent-based rock band The Standard Lamps and the folky , harmonious Arcelia .
There will also be the finest local food and drink on offer and some fun family activities to keep the kids entertained !
Amber Creative Ltd are the organisers behind the event . Event director , David Rivers , said :
“ I ’ m absolutely thrilled 10cc are headlining Gig For Life . Their music , like the festival , is all about having fun together . We ’ ve got a stonking good line-up which covers all musical tastes . It ’ s a family festival with something for everyone and we hope it will create some wonderful memories .”
He added : “ It ’ s going to be a fantastic day , there ’ s so much good quality music that everyone will be able to enjoy it with their friends and family , however old or young you might be !”
Sharon Baldwin , Cancer Research UK ’ s fundraising manager for Kent said : “ Gig For Life is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to enjoy a one-day family festival on their doorstep . Buy your tickets now , the money raised is vital , it could be life-saving .”
Tickets are on sale online with a limited number at 10 % discount on a first come , first served basis . There are also some great group discounts and select few VIP tickets .
People will be able to camp at The Hop Farm on the Saturday night . They can also travel by
train to Paddock Wood , where a free bus service will take them to the venue .
Don ’ t miss out on what is set to be one of the best days out of the year . Buy your tickets now !
The money raised at Gig For Life will go to Cancer Research UK , to beat cancer sooner .
www . gigforlife . co . uk
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