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OAKFEST
12/08/2023 @ 12:00 - 22:00
Free
OAK FEST: Accrington’s Vibrant New Music Festival – August 12, 2023
Mark your diary for a sensational day of music and community celebrations at OAK FEST.
Taking place on Saturday, August 12, from 12 noon to 10pm at Accrington’s Oak Hill Park – in the heart of Pennine Lancashire and within easy reach of Manchester and Leeds.
Oak Hill Park will come alive with exhilarating sounds from established and emerging musicians, combined with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.
This new festival promises to be a memorable day and evening, with free entry for all.
OAK FEST boasts an impressive line-up of talent set to captivate audiences with their incredible performances.
Headlining is the iconic A Certain Ratio, known for their ground breaking music that has influenced generations. Lovescene, Manchester’s favourite soul band, will also take the stage, presenting their highly anticipated self-titled album. Acid Brass fuse dance anthems with traditional brass band, Bluedot festival favourite HENGE bring their own style of electronic rock and cosmic show, and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist La Voix entertains us with showtime classics. Fresh from Manchester International Festival, South Asian contemporary Desi artists such as HMD covering R&B, hip hop and traditional South Asian music, plus contemporary soul from Danny Hassan and Luqy’s, and thought-provoker Kami Kane. There is alternative pop from Anamelia, Indie rock pop & folk by Martha and an energetic fusion of indie pop with folk influences by Joash.