A three-day festival for children is coming to Bexleyheath, giving south east London families the chance to listen to enjoy music and activities.
Park Live Bexley will take place in Danson Park from Friday, August 30 through to Sunday, September 1, promising “fun and excitement for the entire family”.
The festival is targeted at families with children of all ages and will bring “legendary” tribute acts to the area, headline DJ acts from KISSTORY’s DJ Matt Jam Lamont, The Wideboys, Nicky Blackmarket and DJ Phantasy.
Saoirse Holland, Event Director at Raver Tots, said: “We are so excited to bring Raver Tots to Danson Park in Bexleyheath this year.
“It’s an amazing setting for the local community to come together and enjoy a weekend of music and fun.
"Our Sunday lineup remains top secret at the moment, but our residents include some of the biggest names in dance music.
“With free fairground rides and family activities included in the ticket price, there's something for everyone to enjoy.”
What’s on at Park Live Bexley?
Friday, August 30- Revival Festival
On Friday night, guests will be taken on “a nostalgic journey through the 90s and 00s”.
Music will be played from “iconic pop and dance acts” with headlines performances from Blue, East 17, 911, Blazin’ Squad, N-Trance, Rozalla and more.
The evening kicks of at 6pm and will run until 10.30pm.
Saturday, August 31 – Rock and Pop the Park
Saturday is the day for tribute acts celebrating artists such as Abba, Queen, Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac, Adele, The Killers, Katy Perry, Blur, Oasis, Duran Duran, and many more.
The festivities start at 12pm and continue until 10.30pm, offering a full day of dancing, singalongs, and family fun.
Sunday, September 1– Raver Tots Top Secret Dance Finale
Raver Tots, which organisers describe as “the ultimate family-friendly rave experience”, will bring the three-day festival to an exhilarating close with sets from top dance music names.
Some performances are being kept under wraps to “enhance the crowd-pleasing excitement”.
Guests are told to expect an “unforgettable afternoon” with Raver Tots residents including big names such as So Solid Crew, KISSTORY’s Friday night favourites Matt Jam Lamont, The Wideboys, Nicky Blackmarket, DJ Phantasy, and more.
The event kicks off at 1pm and runs until 6pm, offering the most family-friendly atmosphere of the entire weekend.
Music will be kept at safe noise levels for children, ensuring a “fun and enjoyable experience for all ages”.
Once inside the event, there are free activities for all the family to enjoy, including fun fair rides, Children’s circus school, stage shows with dancers, soft play and crazy golf, as well as street food from around the world and a licenced bar.
Romeo, of So Solid Crew, said: "It’s the best feeling seeing families having fun together. Raver Tots has been incredible this year and we can’t wait to come home to London for the final festival of the summer.”
Chris Wright, Events and Marketing at Lucus Live, said: “We are beyond excited to bring two of our most popular shows to Bexleyheath this month and to continue to work with our good friends at Raver Tots.
“Between us, we offer unrivalled fun and entertainment for the whole family.
“These shows will offer a little something for everyone and we hope to be able to entertain the good people of Bexleyheath and surrounding areas for many years to come.”
Tickets are currently on sale and begin at £19.50.
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