The Rochdale Feel Good Festival will return this summer, with organisers promising another explosion of entertainment, food and culture. The festival, celebrating its sixth birthday, will include various warm up events prior to the main attractions in Rochdale town centre in August.
A high profile line-up of acts will be announced in the coming weeks. The festival will include live music across indoor venues and a main stage against the backdrop of Rochdale Town Hall. Celebrity chefs will host live cooking demonstrations throughout the event which will also include a food market, open air dining, family entertainment plus brand new attractions for 2013.
Debbie O’Brien, from Rochdale Town Centre Management, said the festival really does bring the feel good factor: “The Feel Good Festival is easily the most popular event we do, so I know this announcement will be welcomed by many thousands of residents and visitors. I would like to personally thank all those people who have taken the time to contact us and show their support … we have been overwhelmed by the positive feedback over the last few weeks. With the help of our partners I am determined to deliver another unmissable event.”
Councillor Peter Williams, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Customer Services, said: “Each year the festival grows in popularity, bringing more people of all ages into town every year and creating a real buzz. It is a fantastic showcase for the borough and something the council is pleased to support.”
Last year over 10,000 attended the two-day festival to see live performances from over 25 bands, vocalists and artists, whilst star chefs tempted tastebuds with their masterclasses. Previous acts have included the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Martha and the Vandellas, Badly Drawn Boy and The Lightning Seeds. Celebrity chefs have included Gino D’Acampo, Ainsley Harriott, Andrew Nutter and Brian Turner.
Debbie O’Brien added:
“Once again Rochdale will be a hive of activity with the very best in live music, food, art and entertainment. It is also a great opportunity for local businesses to host their own event as part of the festival too, so I’m encouraging anyone with an idea to come forward now …this is your festival. It’s also an excellent sponsorship opportunity for businesses in the region, and we are talking to potential sponsors to help us make it another big success.”
If you’d like to get your business involved in the festival email debbie@rochdaletcm.co.uk
The festival’s website will be live from 19 April.
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