Posted on 17th May
Mansfield’s biggest free live music party, Party on the Market, is back in June.
Now you can vote for which local acts will take to the stage in the Market Place on Sunday, 2nd June in a Mansfield’s Got Talent style contest.
The public has the chance to vote for who they want to be put in the limelight via a poll on the Party on Market Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
Seven shortlisted acts are up to win one of the four slots available and each will have a video that voters can watch on the Party on the Market Facebook page before voting. They are (in alphabetical order): Heidi Fletcher Smith, Jude Kirk, Kyle Morgan, Lee Brewster, Under Covers, Wes Dolan, and WIM AllKind.
Party on the Market, a free event, is organised by Mansfield BID and Mansfield District Council, with event partners CANVAS and Mansfield 103.2 Headlining will be Rule the World, the only Take That tribute to have received praise from the real Gary Barlow who called the act brilliant.
The music line-up for the main stage is:
1pm to 2pm – local talent, to be decided by public vote. Visit the Party on the Market Facebook page to find out more.
2.15pm – George Ezra by Tom Morrison: The UK’s No. 1 George Ezra tribute, Tom Morrison, was a festival favourite last year and the has the Ezra look, musical skills, and the voice down to a tee.
3pm – Taylor Swift by Kaylie Malone: An outstanding vocalist, Kaylie’s tribute to the global pop icon have taken her round the world!
3.45pm – Crowd karaoke with Jono Edwards and Ellie Butler
4.15pm – Brotherhood: Local legends Ant Green and Matt Green have been performing their high octane show for 18 years around the UK, featuring songs by The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Green Day, Snow Patrol, Ed Sheeran, Bon Jovi, Keane, Stereophonics, My Chemical Romance, Oasis, Guns N Roses and Bryan Adams, to name a few.
5pm – Take That by Rule The World: This three-piece tribute has even appeared on BBC1’s The Graham Norton Show alongside the real Take That! And are constantly on tour in theatres around the world.
The stage show will be hosted by Jono Edwards and Mansfield 103.2, with support from the Four Seasons Shopping Centre and local businesses.
For youngsters, there will be stilt walkers, bubble blowers, face painting, and craft activities.
The event is being funded jointly by Mansfield BID and Mansfield District Council, as part of Destination Mansfield. The aim of the project is to develop the visitor economy in the district as well culturally enriching local people, strengthening a sense of community spirit, and creating opportunities for people to gain new skills.
Mayor Andy Abrahams said: “Last year’s Party on the Market was so fabulous we had to bring it back and this year’s event promises to be amazing.
“It will take place rain or shine, so mark the date in your calendar and come along for a day of fun, laughter and singing your heart out.
“I would like to thank the backing we have had from Mansfield BID and local businesses. We could not stage brilliant, free, events of this kind in Mansfield without the support of partners working together for the good of the whole district.”
Jay Rowlinson, chief executive of Mansfield BID, added: “This is one event you won’t want to miss. Who doesn’t love a good singalong to their favourite tunes?
“There’s not just live music. There’ll be entertainment for all the family. It will be the perfect start to the summer season.”
