Yate Rocks festival plans revealed

ORGANISERS of Yate

Rocks…in the Park have confirmed the dates for this year's two-day free festival.

The event, hosted by Yate Town Council in Kingsgate Park, will return on June 24 and 25 for its 16th incarnation.

As in previous years there will be performances by local musicians and dance groups on the Saturday, with a 'Praise in the Park' outdoor church service on Sunday morning, followed by a "relaxed and entertaining" Great Choir Showcase in the afternoon.

Local acts already lined up for the Saturday include The Breakdowns, Decanter, S Glos School

Jazz Band, V-Dubz, Sonic Sunrise, Elevation, Kaiju Blue and Beacon Rise, performing alongside local dance groups including Danceworks, 5678 Dance, L A Dance, Stapleton Dance Group, Redds Dance & Drama and StreetCred.

Saturday's events will run from noon until 8pm.

Event Director Robert Goodwin said: "Fun rides for the children include bungee trampolines, giant inflatables, football games, side shows, a testing mobile climbing wall and for the younger children the popular go-karts plus a 'Wipe Out' inflatable - for the adults to join in as well!

"Sideshows, arts & crafts and community stalls will offer a wide range of local products and novelties, a beer tent and drinks stalls providing different alcoholic beverages alongside a variety of catering units for food and refreshments."

Sunday's events will run from 10.30am until 4.30pm, with Raysfield School, Fascinating Rhythm, Bristol Show Choir, Bromley Heath CC, ChoirJam, and the Rock Choir performing throughout the afternoon.

Last year's event, which was the first since the pandemic, attracted a record crowd of around 3,500 people for the Saturday's music and entertainment.