[New post] The Scene Column: Get ready to rock in Ampthill
celebratemk posted: " Music reporter Vicki McCarthy previews this year's Ampthill Festival, which returns from July 14th to 16th and is jam-packed with the country's hottest acts, local talent and summer fun… As I write this edition's column, it's a rainy day in May. G" Celebrate:MK lifestyle magazine
Music reporter Vicki McCarthy previews this year's Ampthill Festival, which returns from July 14th to 16th and is jam-packed with the country's hottest acts, local talent and summer fun…
As I write this edition's column, it's a rainy day in May. Gloomy as it is, I can dare to hope for a change in the outlook as we embark on festival season.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a seasoned pro when it comes to rocking up at outdoor music events in my wellies, ready to take on the shin-high quagmire, but the sunny, lazy days are really what we all look forward to.
And many summery days I've spent at one of my favourite local events, Ampthill Festival.
Past highlights at the festival have included Chas and Dave, Scouting for Girls, Happy Mondays, Razorlight, Ash, Busted, The Human League and much more.
Held in the impressive Ampthill Great Park, the festival is a mere hop from MK, just off junction 13 of the M1, and with every year that passes, Ampthill's flagship music event gets bigger and better - and this year is no exception!
Set over three days, there's something for everyone.
This year, AmpRocks kicks off proceedings on Friday 14 July with headliners Clean Bandit. Offering a sound that's hard to pigeon-hole, the band has seen much chart success since their inception, teaming up with big names such as Jess Glynne, Demi Lovato, Sean Paul and Zara Larsson, to name a few.
On the night, Clean Bandit welcomes support from Black Honey, Kula Shaker and Jacob and Amelie.
If that's not enough to sate your musical appetite for one weekend, then Saturday 15 July sees AmpProms take over the arena.
As you'd expect, a day and evening at the proms offers a completely different vibe and pace from the frenetic Friday night.
Expect, picnics, Pimms, patriotism, and prosecco.
All set to the sounds of the amazing Ampthill Concert Orchestra, Ampthill Town Band and the rising stars that form the Redborne Upper School's Jazz Band.
And then Sunday 16 July offers yet another distinctly different and enjoyable event in the shape of AmpGala.
A free, fun, family-friendly day which sees the local community and visitors alike enjoy the culmination of this awesome annual event.
On the day, you'll be treated to a parade, fairground rides, a collection of stalls, various entertainment and of course, more live music.
One of the best things about this festival (besides the live music!) is the fact that it's an event that's organised and run by an army of volunteers, all working hard and pulling together to create a three-day extravaganza that pulls in crowds from far and wide. Which is no easy feat.
Rain or shine, the volunteers will be there all weekend, will you be there too to enjoy the shows?
For more information and tickets, visit ampthillfestival.com
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