The one-day event will take place on Saturday July 20th 2024 with tickets going on sale this Friday at 10am.
UB40 feat. Ali Campbell will be the star attraction in a stellar line-up which also includes ABC, The Boomtown Rats, Go West, Jason Donovan, Nik Kershaw, The Christians, Jaki Graham, Musical Youth & many, many more.
UB40 topped the UK singles chart on three occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe.
They hit number one on the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with reggae covers of ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘I Got You Babe’ (with Chrissie Hynde), while also scoring a UK number one with ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’.
The most well-known and best-loved British retro festival, Let’s Rock offers glorious non-stop nostalgic fun, with legendary musicians performing hit after hit to a family crowd of all ages, many of whom come dressed in their finest ‘80s fashion.
Since launching in 2009 with a solitary festival at Cookham Moor in Berkshire, Let’s Rock has grown into the UK’s biggest retro festival series and, in doing, so has re-launched and revitalized the careers of many iconic ‘80s artists.
Let’s Rock works with many amazing charities including official charity partner Child Bereavement UK, who support families and educate professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a family is facing bereavement. Since partnering with UK Live in 2014, Child Bereavement have raised almost a million pounds at Let’s Rock events.
Ali Campbell, the voice of UB40 commenting on the event said:
“We’re really looking forward to making our debut at Let’s Rock this summer. We’ve heard great things about the energy of the crowds at these festivals, which is something we love to tap into. Sunshine, good vibes and reggae music… the perfect summer’s evening!”
Jason Donovan also performing at the event added:
“I can’t wait to perform at Let’s Rock in 2024. Let’s Rock means summertime to me and I’m already looking forward to the longer and warmer days. Bring it on!”
UK Live Ltd, who are the organisers of Let’s Rock said:
“We are so excited to be bringing Let’s Rock Wales to Swansea for the first time this summer! With so many icons of pop performing, we believe that Let’s Rock offers a great value day out for all the family – and its always such terrific fun! We look forward to welcoming you to the gorgeous surroundings of Singleton Park on July 20th!”
The gates will open at 11am on the day, with the festival getting under way at noon and finishing at 10.30pm. You can take your own picnic into the main arena, but there will also be a wide variety of catering on offer, including a barbecue, Indian, Mexican and Chinese.
Unfortunately, you cannot take alcohol with you, however a range of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be on sale from the bars.
“Let’s put on a bit of blusher and pretend like the Eighties never ended” (The Times)
“You can expect a full day of ‘80s hits from a whole host of bands” (Sunday Mirror)
Tickets start at just £35 and are on-sale 10:00am this Friday 9th February via https://letsrock80s.com/
