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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
UK's biggest family friendly rave to relaunch at six locations this summer with live DJs, rides and kids events
THE UK'S biggest family rave is to relaunch this summer with a huge DJ line-up and funfair rides. Raver Tots has unveiled a massive family festival tour for 2025, heading to six locations. Advertisement 3 Raver Tots has unveiled a massive family festival tour for 2025 Credit: Raver Tots Across July and August, the festival will be heading to Reading, Bexley, Bristol, Southend, Brighton and Richmond. The line-up includes performances from So Solid Crew's Romeo, Lisa Maffia and Dan Da Man. There will also be performances by General Levy, Artful Dodger, Matt Jam Lamont, The Wideboys, Mollie Collins, Charlotte Devaney, Nicky Blackmarket and more. There will be a range of activities at the festival too, and even confetti canons. Advertisement Read more on festivals The attractions this year will also be bigger than usual, with a free Saoirse Holland , Raver Tots director, said: "We're so excited to launch our biggest summer festival yet! "This year is all about celebrating life with the people we love. "We've pulled out all the stops so there is something for everyone; music, fun, colour, energy and we can't wait to see families back on the dancefloor together! Advertisement Most read in News Travel "All Raver Tots festivals sold out last year with no tickets on the door and thousands on the waiting list. "This year, more than half of all tickets have already gone on the release day - so if you are coming, early purchase is strongly advised." Waterpark to have Wave Festival this summer Tickets start at £5 for babies , £20 for kids and £25 for adults. All the music played at the event will be a child-safe sound levels and there will be inclusive spaces for kids to explore, play and rave alongside their grownups. Advertisement Raver Tots is the UK's original family rave and festival. Each year around 15,000 people head to each event, which all raise money for charities supporting children with autism , ADHD and more. One former attendee said: "For those of us that felt like our raving days were behind us because we burdened the world with our spawn, Raver Tots is sick. 3 In total, it will be heading to six locations Credit: raver tots Advertisement "They accommodate for the kids and adults, the music is sick and you can relive some your youth whilst introducing your kids to the DNB "My 18-month-old loved it!" The full festival dates and locations are: 20th July – Reading, Prospect Park 10th August – Bexley, Danson Park 17th August – Bristol, Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square 25th August – Southend, Garon Park 25th August – Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive Parking 31st August – Richmond, Old Deer Park Car Park These are all our Advertisement Plus, how to have a 'no-spend summer holiday' with a family of four – free festival tickets, meals at Bella Italia and more. 3 Tickets start from just £5 for babies Credit: raver tots
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
UK's biggest family friendly rave to relaunch at six locations this summer with live DJs, rides and kids events
THE UK'S biggest family rave is to relaunch this summer with a huge DJ line-up and funfair rides. Raver Tots has unveiled a massive family festival tour for 2025, heading to six locations. 3 Across July and August, the festival will be heading to Reading, Bexley, Bristol, Southend, Brighton and Richmond. The line-up includes performances from So Solid Crew's Romeo, Lisa Maffia and Dan Da Man. There will also be performances by General Levy, Artful Dodger, Matt Jam Lamont, The Wideboys, Mollie Collins, Charlotte Devaney, Nicky Blackmarket and more. There will be a range of activities at the festival too, and even confetti canons. The attractions this year will also be bigger than usual, with a free funfair, giant inflatables, games, crafts with Scola Kids and LYRA, face painting and glitter art, a dance tent, street food and a bar for the grown-ups. Saoirse Holland, Raver Tots director, said: "We're so excited to launch our biggest summer festival yet! "This year is all about celebrating life with the people we love. "We've pulled out all the stops so there is something for everyone; music, fun, colour, energy and we can't wait to see families back on the dancefloor together! "All Raver Tots festivals sold out last year with no tickets on the door and thousands on the waiting list. "This year, more than half of all tickets have already gone on the release day - so if you are coming, early purchase is strongly advised." Waterpark to have Wave Festival this summer Tickets start at £5 for babies, £20 for kids and £25 for adults. All the music played at the event will be a child-safe sound levels and there will be inclusive spaces for kids to explore, play and rave alongside their grownups. Raver Tots is the UK's original family rave and festival. Each year around 15,000 people head to each event, which all raise money for charities supporting children with autism, ADHD and more. One former attendee said: "For those of us that felt like our raving days were behind us because we burdened the world with our spawn, Raver Tots is sick. 3 "They accommodate for the kids and adults, the music is sick and you can relive some your youth whilst introducing your kids to the DNB raving scene. "My 18-month-old loved it!" The full festival dates and locations are: 20th July – Reading, Prospect Park 10th August – Bexley, Danson Park 17th August – Bristol, Amphitheatre & Waterfront Square 25th August – Southend, Garon Park 25th August – Brighton Beach, Madeira Drive Parking 31st August – Richmond, Old Deer Park Car Park These are all our favourite camping buys tried and tested for festivals and family holidays – starting from just 15p. Plus, how to have a 'no-spend summer holiday' with a family of four – free festival tickets, meals at Bella Italia and more. 3
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Town to host first throwback festival
Big name music stars, including Tinchy Stryder, So Solid Crew, and Artful Dodger will perform at the first Wiltshire Throwback Festival this year. The 18+ festival will take place at Oakfield stadium, Melksham, from 20 -21 June. An application for the two-day festival was approved by Wiltshire Council's licensing sub committee on Wednesday, after other organisations withdrew their objections. Nico Menghini, co director of festival organisers Jarboom told the Local Democracy Reporting Service "We're ecstatic, especially considering the amount of work we've put in to satisfy the authorities." More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire Wiltshire Highways and Wiltshire Police had expressed concern about congestion and parking. The police also said the organiser's security plans were insufficient and there was no drugs or alcohol management plan. Melksham Town Council had also said that they were worried about the noise it would create. In response, the festival directors submitted plans drawn up by professional consultants, including medical assessment, fire risks, noise management, drugs and alcohol, waste management and security. Mr Menghini said they were "very close" to selling out the 3,000 tickets allocated for each day and "we're already in the early planning stages for year two". "We went with the throwback theme because everyone loves a bit of nostalgia and being reminded of happier times," he said. Friday's line-up includes Liz Mitchell - one of the original singers Boney M - along with ska band Bad Manners, glam rockers Doctor and the Medics, and 80s kids TV star Timmy Mallet. On Saturday, the line-up includes 80s and 90s chart-toppers from the hip-hop, R&B and UK garage scenes, including So Solid Crew, Tinchy Stryder, Artful Dodger, and Blazin' Squad. Boyband 911 are also on the bill, while early 2000s TV presenters Dick & Dom will be DJing. "Dick & Dom especially were a no-brainer for me – I knew I had to have them at the first festival," Mr Menghini said. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Thousands party at Shindig festival's new venue What's on at the new-look Shindig Festival? Sports clubs hope to host festivals at stadium Wiltshire Throwback Festival Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wiltshire Throwback Festival to go ahead after securing license
Big name music stars, including Tinchy Stryder, So Solid Crew, and Artful Dodger will perform at the first Wiltshire Throwback Festival this 18+ festival will take place at Oakfield stadium, Melksham, from 20 -21 June. An application for the two-day festival was approved by Wiltshire Council's licensing sub committee on Wednesday, after other organisations withdrew their Menghini, co director of festival organisers Jarboom told the Local Democracy Reporting Service "We're ecstatic, especially considering the amount of work we've put in to satisfy the authorities." Wiltshire Highways and Wiltshire Police had expressed concern about congestion and parking. The police also said the organiser's security plans were insufficient and there was no drugs or alcohol management plan. Melksham Town Council had also said that they were worried about the noise it would response, the festival directors submitted plans drawn up by professional consultants, including medical assessment, fire risks, noise management, drugs and alcohol, waste management and Menghini said they were "very close" to selling out the 3,000 tickets allocated for each day and "we're already in the early planning stages for year two"."We went with the throwback theme because everyone loves a bit of nostalgia and being reminded of happier times," he said. Friday's line-up includes Liz Mitchell - one of the original singers Boney M - along with ska band Bad Manners, glam rockers Doctor and the Medics, and 80s kids TV star Timmy Saturday, the line-up includes 80s and 90s chart-toppers from the hip-hop, R&B and UK garage scenes, including So Solid Crew, Tinchy Stryder, Artful Dodger, and Blazin' Squad. Boyband 911 are also on the bill, while early 2000s TV presenters Dick & Dom will be DJing."Dick & Dom especially were a no-brainer for me – I knew I had to have them at the first festival," Mr Menghini said.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Melksham sports clubs hope to host music festivals at stadium
A football and rugby stadium may host regular live music events over several days if the clubs are successful in securing planning Town Football Club and Melksham Rugby Club hope to host music events at Oakfield Stadium lasting between one and four days, with a build and break phase before and after each clubs want permission to erect temporary structures including stages, bars and marquees, with the hope of hosting the Wiltshire Throwback Festival as its first live music event on 20 and 21 is anticipated the festival will attract up to 3,000 people per day, with the line-up including Boney M's Liz Mitchell, So Solid Crew, and Tinchy Stryder. The Local Democracy Reporting Service reports the festival will find out on Wednesday if it has secured the live music and alcohol licences needed for the event to go of the Wiltshire Throwback Festival aim to arrive on site on 16 June and begin erecting structures the following down the stages and other temporary structures from 22 June.A number of risk assessments were submitted to Wiltshire Council last week, covering medical assessments, fire risks, noise management, waste management, drugs and alcohol, and security. The traffic management plan, updated following consultation with Wiltshire Police and the highways authority, anticipates 875 cars parking at the site each day, along with 375 taxi drop-offs and roads will be closed to all but residents to prevent festivalgoers parking Community School's car park will also be used for drop-offs and would finish at 23:00, with Timmy Mallet, Artful Dodger, 911, and Dick and Dom - who will be DJing - among the other 80s, 90s, and 00s acts billed on the festival's line-up.
