Whitehaven’s most talked about event of the year have announced their Sunday headliners.
The Björn Again show will be joined by disco legends Boney M, The Real Thing and Geno Washington on Sunday 10th September at the Mitie Main Stage.
The Internationally acclaimed BJÖRN AGAIN show was founded in 1988 in Melbourne, Australia. The show was designed as a rocked-up light-hearted ABBA satire, the show rapidly achieved a world-wide cult status. ABBA’s enduring appeal is reflected in Björn Again’s ongoing success having amassed 5,500 performances in 75 countries in 35 years.
Boney M with Maizie Williams will be celebrating the greatest hits of Boney M including their legendry tracks ‘Rivers Of Babylon’, ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Ra-Ra-Rasputin’ and ‘Sunny’.
The Real Thing enjoyed success in both the 70’s & 80’s with three Top 10 singles. The No 1 Hit ‘You To Me Are Everything’ ‘Can’t Get By Without You and ‘Can You Feel The Force’. They’ll be performing at Whitehaven Alive with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith.
Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band are an England-based soul band. The band’s album Hand Clappin, Foot Stompin, Funky-Butt … Live! reached No.5 on the UK Albums Chart in 1966, their Hipster Flipsters Finger Poppin’ Daddies which achieved No.8 the following year, they’ll be opening the Sunday at the festival.
Founder and Executive Director, Oliver Hodgson said: “We’re delighted to complete our festival line-up with some incredible names for the Sunday concert on the Mitie Main Stage. Whitehaven Alive is shaping up to be the event of the year in West Cumbria.
“In these challenging times, it’s important to give people something to look forward to, and I firmly believe that Whitehaven Alive will do just that. Prepare yourselves for an electrifying mcelebration of music, creativity, and the undeniable spirit of Cumbria!”
Executive Director Danny Maudling added: “Absolutely thrilled that we have completed what is going to be a fantastic live arena line-up, which will add to all the other exciting elements of the festival programme.”
Whitehaven Alive will be a celebration of music, lifestyle, and creativity, bringing the town to life 8th-10th September with the very best in live entertainment. Promoters confirmed they’ll be announcing their plans for the major harbourside event village in the coming weeks.
“This year’s line-up is truly sensational and promises to be an unforgettable weekend for music lovers. Not only will this festival be a source of incredible live entertainment, but it will also have a profound impact on the local economy,” says Executive Director, Liz Cannon.
“Seeing out the weekend with the Björn Again show, Boney M and The Real Thing is an iconic ending to the festival’s second year.”
Tickets for the Sunday night harbourside show are available now via www.whitehavenalive.com
