Dancers are urged to hit festival stage
LOCAL bands, dancers and singers are being called on to accompany hundreds of families as they enjoy two days of exercise fun.
GoFest is on the hunt for dance troops, singers, cheerleaders and gymnasts to showcase their talent at SportCity on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25.
The event will play host to dozens of sports clubs over the weekend in a bid to get families event, along with Bad- Sharks players may also fighting fit, developing minton England, Lanca- attend. new skills and making shire Junior Squash, Jon Acheson, executive new friends. England Netball and director of Sale
Youth and community Manchester Tennis Sharks Community coaches from Salford Academy. Trust, said: “We really Red Devils and Sale Alongside coaches, want to encourage families Sharks will be at the top players from Sale to get involved in sport together and the fact that GoFest is coming to Manchester this year makes it the perfect opportunity for us to get involved.”
Professionals from Manchester Giants Basketball Club will also be attending the two-day festival – teaming up with GB basketball to teach kids how to shoot some hoops.
There will be an inflatable basketball court for those who don’t want to take it too seriously and indoor sessions for families who want to play a real game on a full-sized court.
Manchester Hawks Korfball Club will be teaching players the rules to the Dutch sport which is described as a cross between netball and basketball.
Alongside the sport, there’ll be live entertainment, food and drink stalls and chance to relax in the early evening.
If you are interested in performing at GoFest, email paul.farris@gofest. co.uk or louise. entwistle@gofest.co.uk for more information.
Ticket prices start from £14 for adults and £7 for children - visit www.gofest.co.uk to book.