Cottingham Bank Holiday festival springs into action
COTTINGHAM’S SPRINGFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL HAS PROVED POPULAR AFTER REBRAND
THIS coming Spring Bank Holiday weekend sees the return of Springfest Music Festival that takes place in the village of Cottingham. The event was originally known as Springboard Festival but following the cancellation of the long-standing event early last year, the Springfest was formed and has become one of the most anticipated weekends on the festival calendar.
The new event was rebranded and it proved to be extremely popular last year keeping all the existing traditions of Springboard much to the delight of everyone involved in the Cottingham music scene.
Springfest is the evolution of the Cottingham tradition for live music events and a huge feature of the village.
The local area and shops see a lot of footfall over the weekend and means ever such a lot, not just to the local area, but to the people who embrace it bringing a lot of trade to the town.
A spokesperson for the team organising the weekend said: “It gives the area an incredible buzz and with music fans and those who come to Springfest it is much more than hearing quality music, it’s about everyone networking with each other.
Over 150 different acts have all been confirmed to play across eight different venues in the village in tradition with the grassroots festival before Springfest, some of these acts will have the chance of their first taste of a live audience.”
The Cottingham venues that are so far confirmed for the weekend are organised by a selection of key musicians including The King William, which will have two stages Martha’s Bar and Live Lounge run by Lewis Menell.
The Duke of Cumberland will also have two stages Culture Train stage acoustic lounge run by Chris Warcup and the Off The Road courtyard stage, run by Janey Wright and Ellie Pollard.
The Hallgate Tavern will be run by Music HQ’S Darren Bunting and The Tiger Inn features the Africa Studio’ stage run by Dave and Megan Elf.
Raph’s Lounge run by John Lawson, The Cassiel Bar ran by Nick Oldridge, The Woksoever Acoustic Patio stage run by Emily Rivers Thompson.
Other venues who also have a great line-up planned are Café Norah, The Cross Keys and The Blue Bell.
The event is being held this coming weekend at multiple venues from May 24 to 26, and is completely free. Full details can be found on the Cottingham Springfest 24 website.
THIS coming bank holiday weekend sees the return to the area of The Orbison Legends with their show which features tributes to a host of stars.
The Orbison Legends line-up consist of husband and wife Paul and Angie Mills along with Sonja Gallagher who together perform their 1960s tribute show, which features songs from the likes of Roy Orbison, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis and many more.
The Orbison Legends are appearing at on Saturday night at The Hessle Ex-servicemen’s club on Hull Road in Hessle.
ON Friday afternoon The Willows Sports and Social on Holderness Road, east Hull, are hosting a Hutch Presents show featuring the highly acclaimed four-piece vocal outfit Westzone.
Their show includes all the boyband hits from Westlife and Boyzone featuring performers from London’s Westend.
A limited number of tickets are available from The Willows or by calling 07836 608618.
Also, I’ve been asked to pass on a big “Thank You” to all of the people involved with The Willows Club President’s Charity Night held last week.
The multi-tribute show raised the fabulous sum of £3,000 for the charities Hornsea Inshore Rescue & Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Cliff Griff from the Willows said: “A special thank you to all who donated raffle and tombola prizes and all the people who came and made it a fantastic night.
“Thanks to Mark and Leanne from Kingston Artistes, Ric Owen, Leah, Caroline Seymour, Marnie Black, Liam Alexander, Rachel Mills, Geoff Aday, Lilly Kerman and Louise for putting on a great show.”
AMONG the other gigs of note this week include Chris Marshall this afternoon at the The Ryder Club on Colman Street.
Tonight the Willows Country Music Club on Holderness Road features Marcus and on Friday night Cherie Lawrence is appearing at the Highland Laddie on Southcoates lane.
On Saturday night Fiona is appearing at The Tranby Club on Anlaby Common and on Sunday afternoon Donna Atkinson is singing at The Norland in Hessle. ■■If you have a festival, fair, afternoon club or special event coming up email dave@sandfield. karoo.co.uk