Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Tribute acts to bring fake festival back to Perth
A MUSIC festival featuring tribute acts could help soften the blow for fans still mourning the loss of this summer’s T in the Park.
Organisers behind the country’s only touring tribute show have confirmed they will return to Perth this summer, after a successful inaugural visit in 2016.
The South Inch extravaganza will be headlined by tribute acts the Antarctic Monkeys, Aladinsane and the Fillers.
The one-day event, on Saturday May 20, will also include five local support bands.
Perth Fake Festival organiser Ian Brittain said: “The first festival in Perth was a great success, breaking records for how quickly it sold out.
“I’m pleased to say we’re coming back with an equally strong line-up for this year.”
He said: “Fake Festivals always have a brilliant atmosphere and it will be no different for us at Perth again.
“We are also in the process of selecting our five local support acts who will get the great experience of a festival crowd.
“We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in May.”
Preparing for the UK-wide tour, Fake Festival owner Jez Lee said: “We are very proud to be the UK’s only touring tribute festival, supporting some of the UK’s best tribute acts and local homegrown talent.”
About 2,000 people attended the city’s first Fake Festival.