PIXIE Lott, Tinchy Stryder and The Courteeners will be just some of the names setting the stage alight at this year’s Chester Rocks extravaganza.
The city’s racecourse will be alive with song once more as it hosts its second outdoor summer music festival on the weekend of June 16-17.
More than 15,000 people turned out for the 2011 event, and organisers are hoping even more will attend this year.
Singing sensation Pixie Lott, headlining on the Sunday, will be a must-see for the pop fans –the Mama Do singer has enjoyed five consecutive top 20 singles and sold over a million copies of her debut album.
Headlining the Saturday show will be Manchester rock band The Courteneers whose indie anthems have sold out many major venues across the UK since the release of their debut single ‘Cavorting’ in 2007.
A year later the band were crowned winners of the Guardian’s first British Album award and in December of the same year, were crowned inaugural winners of the Guardian's First British Album award.
Last year, tickets for their shows at the Manchester Apollo sold out in just 12 minutes.
Other acts on the bill will be 90s Liverpool band Cast, dance artist Katy B, rapper Maverick Sabre, hip hop artist Labrinth and Tinchy Stryder – known for his chart-topping single Number One and his collaborations with artists including N-Dubz and Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah.
Chester bands Indigo City, The Suns and The Fallows will also be returning to the stage.
And even though Chester Rocks is all about the music, fairgrounds, performers and trade stands will ensure there is something for all the family.
Speaking at the press launch for the musical spectacular, Chester born footballer Michael Owen told The Chronicle he thought it was an ‘exciting’ event for the city.
“I missed last year’s event because I was away but I’m excited about going this year and I’m looking forward to bringing my kids,” he added.
“This is the second year of such a big event like this but I really think Chester can make it work.”
Tickets go on general release from Friday, March 9, but are available to buy now via the artists’ fan clubs.
You can also buy your tickets from Ticketmaster at £35 each.
For more details visit www.chester-rocks.com.
And by using the code ETM2012 between 9am on Friday and Monday March 12, Chronicle readers purchasing tickets can be entered into a lottery to win a VIP upgrade which includes a backstage pass to meet the artists, the opportunity to walk out on to the main stage, overnight accommodation at the Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse, and signed memorabilia.
