Hunstanton will be rockin' at the weekend..
- By Elaine Bird
- 31 July 2024
- Hunstanton
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The second annual Hunstanton Rocks festival returns to the town this weekend.
Organised by the Borough Council the free festival is on The Green.
On Saturday 3 August the finals of the West Norfolk Battle of the Bands competition will take place, in collaboration with Radio West Norfolk. Designed to showcase up and coming talent together with some of the best bands in local music, the event will see four finalists battling it out for the top prize – a place on stage performing at next year’s Festival Too.
The winning band from last year, Wicca with Roger Partridge (event organiser for the borough council) and Simon Rowe.
The competition was won by Wicca, a goth rock quintet, last year. Jack from the band said: “Over a thousand people turned up to the Battle of the Bands in Hunstanton last year. It was the biggest show we’ve ever done, until we performed on stage at Festival Too a few weeks back.”
Simon Rowe hosts the competition that starts at 2pm, with the first band on stage at 2:15. Each band has 30 minutes on stage to impress the judges. The winner is expected to be announced at about 5.00pm.
Performance Timings
2.15-2.45 Without My Addiction
3.00-3.30 Kissed By Vultures
3.45-4.15 Accidental Fortune
4.30-5.00 Dead Horse
5.15 Winners return to the stage to perform one song
Rockin’ Sunday on 4 August will see three top bands performing for the public, hosted by Paul Baker and KL1 Radio.
The running order is:
12pm 2nd Sunset
2pm DNA
4pm Diggin’ for Diamonds
“This is another fabulous weekend of musical entertainment in Hunstanton,” said Cllr Bal Anota, Cabinet member for Events and Open Space: “All bands are long-established, high-quality bands, very experienced at providing upbeat music to entertain all tastes.
“We hope people will bring their chairs and blankets on both days and establish their place on the Green. Bands on Saturday will need everybody’s encouragement and support so come and cheer them along. Sunday will be great entertainment, come to the green and enjoy the performances.”
“The borough council wishes to thank Festival Too for their cooperation with our Battle of the Bands competition. A place on the stage at Festival Too is a dream for any local artist. Good luck to all the bands and I hope they enjoy their time on our stage in Hunstanton.”
Further details can be found at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/hunstantonevents.