Southport Pleasureland has held a large Charity event with music royalty

SOUTHPORT Pleasureland along with the Royal British Legion, on:- 1 September 2024 hosted a family fun day in aid of our local hospitals, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, and North West Air Ambulance. The local attraction hosted 2 live music tapes of outstanding music acts, along with other live entertainment taking place around the venue with thanks to:- GModels and Casting Agency and Angelic Talent. Plus, on the event field, the park also featured craft stalls along with a vehicle display with:- emergency services vehicles, and military vehicles!

Despite the weather, the event had a good atmosphere, helped with the sounds of the amazing acts, such as music royalty:- Ian Van Dahl and Aziz Ibrahim who both preformed on the main stage.

If you are unaware, Ian Van Dahl is well known for the classic 2000 hit Castles in the Sky, while Aziz is best known as lead guitarist in The Stone Roses (and subsequently alongside Ian Brown after their split), Simply Red, Paul Weller, and Asia, Aziz has played some of the biggest stages in the world.

Indie fans got to see and hear the fantastic North West band:- The Lilacs, who also took to the main stage in the afternoon. If you have not heard them they are worth putting on your play lists. Don't just take our word for it as they have already had over half a million streams, 2 appearances at the Isle of Wight Festival, and set to headline at the Manchester O2 this coming November!

It just got better and better on the stages, with Ian Lawton who is the former lead singer of Manchester the band:- 1913. Ian has forged a solo career with his new project ETTO and has toured Europe with America and the late great Chuck Berry!

Country fans also got to hear Manchester’s own new school Dolly Parton... Neeve Zahra, quickly got the place jigging. If you are unaware Neeve has quickly become a rising star in the UK country music scene. Her unique voice and mature lyrics have garnered attention from industry professionals and fans alike. She prides herself on her stripped back soulful simplicity; 4 chords and the truth!

Norman Wallis, CEO of Southport Pleasureland, said:- "Over the last few years, we have all put in a lot of work into creating a beautiful park that offers a fun escape for families right in the heart of Southport. Pleasureland is such an integral part of Southport's economy and identity, and I'm incredibly proud that Pleasureland has host this event as part of our efforts to raise £1M for these important causes."

More photos taken at this event can be found on the following:- 2 pages within this edition.

For those of you who could not attend but still want to support can make a donation via the GoFund Me Page. For more information about the seaside resort's amusement park should visit:- SouthportPleasureland.Com,

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