The organisers of Lakefest have revealed that Cast are the final headline act to be announced at Lakefest 2016, pilule alongside Primal Scream and We Are Scientists.
Returning for its fifth consecutive year, seek the family-friendly festival will be held in the grounds of the magical Eastnor Castle, order near Ledbury, on 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th August 2016.
Cast originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of all time, The La’s and Shack. Cast released four albums; their debut, ‘All Change’, being the biggest selling debut album of all time for Polydor Records, their second album, ‘Mother Nature Calls’, went platinum. The original line-up of John Power (guitar / vocals), Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson (lead guitar), Pete Wilkinson (bass) and Keith O’Neill (drums) have reunited with original producer John Beckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead) for ‘Troubled Times’. The reinvigorated band have produced an album full of the anthemic, melodic and beautifully written songs for which they have always been loved by their fervent fanbase. Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as “a religious experience” – one we are sure will be replicated at Lakefest 2016.
Lee Martin, Lakefest Director, said, “We are thrilled to announce Cast as a headline act for Lakefest 2016. The team are dedicated to creating an eclectic line-up for this year, and I’m so excited to share this latest news with our loyal supporters. Lakefest 2015 exceeded all of our expectations and was a staggering success for the team and we are, therefore, determined to make Lakefest 2016 even better than previous years. It really is a dream come true to be able to take the festival forward in such an immense way.”
Cast join the formerly announced: Starsailor, Primal Scream, We Are Scientists, The Coral, Newton Faulkner, Afro Celt Sound System, Big Country, Molotov Jukebox, Secret Affair, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Duke Special, Roving Crows, The Cracked, Erica, Foreign Affairs, Jasper in the Company of Others, Altern8 – Live P.A and Baby D.
Lakefest are winners of Best Small Festival in the Festival Kidz awards for 2015. The link to this can be found here http://www.festivalkidz.com/blog/festival-kidz-award-winners-2015/
A limited number of Early Bird tickets are still available. Organisers recommend booking now to avoid disappointment. These are available to buy at http://lakefest.co.uk/buy-tickets