Music stars lined up to perform at first arts festival
MUSIC legend Jools Holland will play in Rhondda this summer.
Rhondda’s first-ever arts festival will take place this summer, with Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lewis, announced as one of first acts.
The one night only gig is part of the wider Rhondda Arts Festival Treorchy which will take place in various venues across Treorchy.
Cabinet member for environment and leisure, with responsibility for cultural services, Councillor Ann Crimmings said: “The council is delighted be playing a leading role in delivering the first Rhondda Arts Festival Treorchy.
“The festival will bring some special acts to the area and we are delighted to announce Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, along with special guests, as the first.
“Having such a big name in the world of music and entertainment come to the Park & Dare Theatre is testament to the quality of performers we are able to attract.
“Treorchy is a town rich in musical heritage – it is home to the iconic Park &
Dare Theatre and was where Welsh entertainer Max Boyce recorded his first album Live at Treorchy, which went on to make him a household name. More acts set to play the festival will be announced in the “near future”.
The gig on June 29 will see Jools Holland joined on stage by various guests including Marc Almond, Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Rosie Mae.
Tickets for the gig at the Park & Dare Theatre, which will start at 7.30pm, cost £37.50 and are available from the box office on 03000 040 444 or at rct-theatres.co.uk. Please post me free & without obligation full details of the Alta2 Pro hearing aid. Tick if pensioner.
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