Summer Jam returning to The Brewery Quarter with three days of free live entertainment
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The countdown is on! The Brewery Quarter will transform into Cheltenham’s ultimate summer party as Summer Jam: The Lakefest Warmup returns from 26-28 June, bringing three packed days of free live music, entertainment, family activities and festival atmosphere to the heart of the town centre.
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With a bigger line-up, exciting new attractions and a programme bursting with local talent, Summer Jam is set to kick off the summer season in style, giving visitors a taste of the magic ahead of this year’s Lakefest Festival. – What can you expect from Summer Jam at The Brewery Quarter? Friday 26 June – The party gets started Summer Jam gets underway on Friday evening with an unforgettable line-up of live music.
Audiences can look forward to soulful performances from Kytana and Flynn (of Duke fame), before the Mark Walby Band takes to the stage with a crowd-pleasing mix of classic anthems and contemporary pop and rock hits guaranteed to get the weekend started.
Saturday 27 June, 1pm to 10.30pm – Battle for a Lakefest main stage spot Saturday brings one of the weekend’s biggest highlights as six talented acts go head-to-head in the Road to Lakefest Grand Finale, competing for the chance to perform on the iconic Lakefest main stage this August.
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Alongside the live music, visitors can enjoy comedy, magic and jaw-dropping entertainment from Matt Barnard and Gareth Jones, better known as the viral sensation Cling Film Guy. As the sun sets, the energy levels rise even further with headline performances from Duke Duo, Cheltenham’s internationally recognised beatboxing stars.
Known for their appearance on The X Factor UK and for supporting music legends including Prince, Amy Winehouse and Kanye West, Duke Duo promise a show-stopping performance. The celebrations continue late into the evening with a silent disco hosted by DJ Shippers and Friends, bringing festival-style fun to The Brewery Quarter.
Sunday 28 June, 12pm to 8pm – Family fun takes centre stage Sunday shifts gears with a fun-filled family day packed with entertainment for all ages.
Visitors can enjoy performances from Cheltenham Rock Choir, Variations Academy showcases, comedy magic from Phil at Cotswold Children’s Parties, and live music from Adam Cross, Emzy Music and Tate Note before the weekend reaches its finale with a high-energy closing set from beatbox band Hive.
Report source: Visit Cheltenham Blog