Reggae band has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide - with more than 20 chart hits notched up in England alone
The Wailers, who are headlining at the Willowman Festiva, June 2014 near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, pic sent in by Willowman Festival publicity team
North-east festival goers will be jammin’ this summer as another top line up of headliners for one of the region’s festivals has been announced.
The iconic sound of reggae is coming to the Willowman Festival in June courtesy of The Wailers.
Together with Bob Marley, the band sold more than 250 million albums worldwide with more than 20 chart hits notched up in England alone - Jamming, One Love, No Woman No Cry and Buffalo Soldier to name but a few.
Willowman, held at Knayton, near Thirsk is now in its fifth year and draws lots of Teessiders to the four-day festival which has gained a national reputation for offering an eclectic line up of both new and established artists.
Organisers say The Wailers are expected to attract the biggest crowd yet to the family friendly festival which is set to take place from June 19 to 22 at Hillside Rural Activities Park.
Director Steve Williams said: “Reggae music is the beat that makes everybody dance and this year’s festival will be host to the world’s most popular reggae band ever.
“We are delighted to have secured the appearance of Bob Marley’s one and only Wailers and once again we have kept tickets prices rock bottom.”
The night before The Wailers appearance, Willowman Festival-goers can enjoy ‘Funky Friday’ with BBC Radio DJ and star of TV’s Coronation Street and Red Dwarf Craig Charles, who will bring his worldwide acclaimed Funk and Soul Show to the stage.
Also on the bill is North-east-based Funk and Soul band Smoove and Turrell.
“Every time Craig has been to Yorkshire he has had venues jumping.
“We are planning to make Willowman a huge open air disco for the night and everyone is invited to don their whackiest funky fancy dress, with prizes for the best,” added Steve.
Also on the bill is Icicle Works frontman Ian McNabb, reformed classic punk and dub reggae band Ruts DC and festival crowd pleaser Radical Dance Faction make a return visit.
Early bird tickets have sold out, weekend tickets are available at £65 from here.
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