Local acts will join national names performing across four stages at the Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival on Sunday 9th July.
Main stage
Young people from Streetvibes Crew and the Ellesmere Youth Project are thrilled to be on the main stage. Creative Burngreave will be presenting an end of project showcase, featuring many of the participants on the project course. Local reggae band Riddimption will be building up the late afternoon vibe, showing why they have become one of the most popular acts in Sheffield over the last two years.
Manake and Jinx, among UK’s top bhangra acts present a full live stage showcase. Both have had huge club hits and national radio play coverage and are among the biggest on the Asian music scene right now. They will perform on the day with dhol players and spice dancers, making this showcase something not to be missed.
Hugely successful international festivaltouring act Zion Train return as headliners, this year joined by superstar special guest vocalist and Jamaican legend Tippa Irie.
Performance Stage
Over on the performance stage local company Jamboree will be hosting a special performance of their Wardrobe of Delights show, featuring Cohen and the Shatners Bassoon Band, followed by Glastonbury favourites Poke in the afternoon. Headlining the Wardrobe of Delights show we have Bison, arguably one of the best bands in Sheffield and set to produce a performance to remember.
Local Heroes
Over on the Local Heroes stage on the New Deal bus will be a variety of the up and coming acts from the local area. These acts could well be performing on the main stage next year.
Tea Dance tent
The final piece to the local performance jigsaw is the new Tea Tent Stage situated by the side of the bowling green. This area will feature relaxing classics for the older patrons of the community. Come and try one of Betty’s famous teas and a slice of cake in between a twirl on the dance floor.
Shaping the Future
Would you be interested in having a say on what type of events Green City Action could run? Do you care about our parks and green spaces and would like to help us change them? If so ring Garry on 244 0353 or call in at the GCA tent at the festivals and let us know, we have all kinds of ways that residents can contribute to make Burngreave cleaner, greener and safer.