A new not-for-profit rock music festival will debut in Peterborough this summer following the success of a crowdfunder campaign.
Described as a festival for lovers of classic rock, blues and progressive music, Nene Valley Rock Festival will be held in Nene Park from August 31 to September 3.
It is being organised by a group of music lovers with many years' experience of running festivals.
"The aim is very simple," says Ian Stuart: "to provide a stage for bands both old and new who are too often ignored by other events."
He added that the festival is being run on a 'not-for-profit' basis.
"Nobody involved is being paid; the aim is to cover costs with any extra set aside for next year's event," he added.
Among the headliners are Ten Years After, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Colosseum , Corky Laing’s Mountain and Curved Air with support from Square Wild, Austin Gold and many more.
64 different acts will be presented over four days, ranging from veterans of the famous Woodstock Festival to local heroes from the Peterborough club scene.
Ten Tears After will be known to many for their performance at the Woodstock Festival, immortalised in the Oscar-winning film.
Jazz-rock innovators Colosseum feature vocalist Chris Farlowe, while Peterborough's own Austin Gold is regularily tipped for major success – Classic Rock magazine recently picked them as ‘one to watch’.
Finally, Manchester's Square Wild were voted best new unsigned band earlier this year by Prog Magazine.
"Overall, attendees can expect a mix of living legends and possible future legends," Ian added.
All stages will be under cover and acts will be scheduled to avoid clashes, meaning that guest will be able to see all the acts on the main stages rather than having to choose.
Ian added: "With no corporate backers, the success of the festival depends entirely on ticket sales, with a variety of day and weekend ticket options now available.
"And, in order to keep the festival friendly and comfortable, numbers of tickets are being limited to 1,000– so don’t delay.
"There will be plenty of food and drink options available as well as space for camping and motor homes, several nearby hotels and even a heritage steam railway running alongside the site."
For more details and to book tickets visit the festival website via www.nvrf.rocks or visit its Facebook page.
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