Marc Almond Confirmed To Headline The U.K.’s Chilfest 2024
Next year’s bill also features the likes of Nik Kershaw, Heaven 17 and The Selecter.
Marc Almond is set to headline the U.K.’s Chilfest 2024. The Soft Cell frontman and solo star tops the bill for the much-loved independent family-friendly festival in Tring, Hertfordshire, bringing a music retrospective to the Chiltern Hills on July 5-6.
The 80s legend will no doubt attract a sea of pink flamingos in the crowd in honor of his classic hit “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye,” among many others like “Tainted Love” and “Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart.”
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Elsewhere on the bill for Chilfest 2024, Go West will be bringing a dose of Californian sunshine to Hertfordshire with their classic feelgood hits including Pretty Woman smash hit “King of Wishful Thinking,” and chart-toppers “Call Me” and “We Close our Eyes.”
Additionally, Nik Kershaw hopes to keep the sunshine going with his die-hard hit “I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” among his huge back catalog of songs such as “Wouldn’t It Be Good” and “The Riddle.”
Chilfest 2024 will also welcome Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware of Heaven 17 and their mega crowd-pleaser “Temptation,” which always goes down a storm. Ska royalty The Selecter are also guaranteed to get the revelers on their feet with hits like “On My Radio,” “James Bond” and “Too Much Pressure.”
With its usual 80s and 90s core acts, Chilfest festival goers will be treated to some real heavyweights from the music world on the Saturday, with almost half of the acts this year making their Chilfest debut. Visit the event’s official Facebook page for further lineup information.
In an official statement, Chilfest founder Steve Butcher said: “We always pride ourselves on providing a party for the whole family at Chilfest and 2024 is no exception. Each year, Chilfest offers the perfect backdrop for a weekend of reconnecting with friends, reliving cherished memories, and enjoying great music. The organizers are thrilled with the 2024 lineup, and the incredible reception this lineup has had with the loyal Chilfest fans.
“Our acts span several decades but what they have in common, is a combined catalogue of amazing crowd-pleasing songs, and it’s so good that Chilfest is keeping their legacy alive.”
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