Digital store gives backing to festival
DIGITAL communications stores O2 Rochdale and O2 Middleton are backing this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.
O2, based in Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre and Middleton Shopping Centre, will be official festival partners, promoting the event to their customers across the region and having a presence at the festival.
All day O2 staff will be backstage, recording exclusive interviews with performers and sharing them on social media.
O2 ‘gurus’ will be around to give free tech advice to festival goers and they’ll be demonstrating the latest in virtual reality technology.
Danny Simpson, chief executive of O2 Rochdale said:
“We’re really pleased to be supporting this amazing festival again, using our digital technology to bring everyone even closer to the artists performing through social media.
“We will also be getting the public excited about technology, with digital wizards and gurus from our stores showcasing products and offering free impartial help and advice on phones and tablets.”
Coun Janet Emsley, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, community and culture at Rochdale Borough Council who visited the O2 Rochdale store to meet the team this week said:
“Local investment and support from our partners such as O2 Rochdale and O2 Middleton help the council deliver this event and provide an opportunity for thousands of families to come and enjoy fantastic performances and entertainment.”
Rochdale store manager Rick Phelan added: “I’m excited to be involved in this year’s festival.
“It’s always a fantastic event with great bands and entertainment.”
Rochdale Feel Good Festival returns on Saturday 18 August, for another showcase of entertainment, food and culture.
There will be live music across indoor venues, a main stage against the backdrop of the town hall, a Family Zone plus a food and drink village.
The main stage will be headlined by Feeder, on a line-up which also includes Britpop legends Cast, ska music stars The Uplifters, country singer Emily Faye, new band Last Race Home, pop rock duo The Curious Incident, Manchester duo KAZE and other artists.