The King of Funk, Craig Charles is set to land in Westbury to assist with the official opening of the Westbury Music and Arts Festival this coming September.
Gm3 Music & SNG Live in association with The Westbury Music and arts Festival will present ‘Funk and Soul with Craig Charles’ and special guests at Club Ice in Westbury on Friday 25th September.
‘Red Dwarf’, ‘Coronation Street’ actor, comedian, presenter, poet and BBC 6 Music DJ, Craig Charles will be performing a live Funk/Soul DJ set at what looks set to be one of the highlights of the sixth annual Music and Arts Festival held in Westbury between 25th September and Sunday 11th October.
Craig Charles has built up a loyal fan base due to his amazing Funk and Soul Club radio shows on BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 and also for his parties, bringing the funk and dance floor mayhem to his sell- out shows all over the UK.
Festival chairman Ian Cunningham said, “We are delighted that the Westbury Music and Arts Festival is now attracting some big names in the world of show business.
“The festival hosts a number of events covering several genres from Folk to Classical, Choral, Pop and Rock. I’m glad to see we can add some Funk/Hip Hop and Soul to this year’s event!
“Craig’s Funk and Soul Show attracts an audience of all ages. His sell-out shows have received excellent reviews and we are delighted to have him perform here in Westbury.”
Gm3 Music’s director Leander Morales added, “I love hosting events and working with the Westbury Music and Arts Festival. This show in particular will be a highlight of a busy year of events.
“I hope that the people of Westbury support this outstanding show and other events at this year’s festival.”
Tickets for this event on Friday 25th September: £12.00 early bird until 20th June – £14.00adv – £17.00 Door. Box office: 01373 825700 – www.wmafestival.co.uk
Tickets are available via the festival website or direct from Club Ice on 01373 825700. Tickets also available via www.gigantic.com