Park Edgy Fest live music to go ahead

Event organiser Cllr Michael Ensor said this week: "Following the disappointment of the EDGY FEST and the HOPE in the Park event on Whitsun weekend being cancelled, as reported in the Bexhill Observer on May 9, the HOPE08 committee in Bexhill have restructured the programme to overcome the security difficulties.

"On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29, June there will be a new EDGY FEST with a programme of music and celebration in Egerton Park.

"The park will be converted to an open-air auditorium for a wide range of performances that will have something to appeal to most ages.

"The pioneering initiative of erecting a large 6metre x 8metre stage will be the focal point for EDGY FEST for the four local youth bands on Saturday, June 28 from 3pm to 5pm.

"The music line-up is being arranged by Ian Barnett, supported by Live In The Valley, and by Rythmix, and is an opportunity for young people to show their music talent, and to make it into a fantastic event.

"The line-up of the bands includes:

*HyBrid '“ a new youth band from St Richards School www.myspace.com/bandhybridhybrid

*Inseminate '“ from Bexhill and Hastings www.myspace.com/inseminatetheband

*Barrier Dutch '“ with a wide variety of musical genres www.myspace.com/barrierdutch

*MyToyBox '“ are well known in the area and well liked. www.myspace.com/mytoybox

"There are a limited number of tickets available for the event. Admission is free, but by ticket only. Tickets are available from each of the bands, or from www.myspace.com/liveinthevalley or from 01424 225918.

"The evening performance from 7pm to 9pm will be the acclaimed Life Gospel Choir who are returning to Bexhill to present their professional performance of gospel songs with a powerful message.

"There are a 400 tickets available for the evening event. Admission is free, but by ticket only. Tickets are available from each of the churches in Bexhill, or from 01424 225918.

"There will be refreshments marquee, a burger bar and an ice cream van, but the events will be 'no alcohol' events.

"On Sunday, June 29 there will be a Christian celebration in Egerton Park using the new arena in the main lawn, starting with the Beulah Baptist Church open air morning family praise from 11am to noon, followed by 'Picnic in the Park' from 12.30 to 2.30 which is open for everyone to bring their own picnic and enjoy the family atmosphere.

"During the afternoon a number of Christian groups will be leading different presentations with music, singing, and drama.

"The theme of churches working together will continue with a sea baptism at 5pm, followed by a united service at St Peter's parish church at 6pm, and community hymn singing in the Colonnade at 8pm.

"None of these events will have a charged entrance, but the HOPE08 committee are looking for volunteer stewards throughout the weekend, and for sponsorship and donations to cover the costs.

"The use of the Egerton Park for this open-air event has been approved by Rother District Council, and by Sussex Police, and also by the Friends of Egerton Park, and subject to having good weather it promises to be a fabulous weekend."

For further information about this event please contact [email protected]