Extra tickets have been released for Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in Montrose after “exceptional” sales.
Jools Holland and his band will get the party started at East Links on Friday May 27 for what is the only ticketed show during the Montrose Music Festival weekend.
Les Kidger, director of LCC Live, which is working in partnership with MoFest to deliver Jools Holland’s show, said:
“Ticket sales to Jools Holland have been exceptional.
“We’ve released an additional allocation of tickets, which continue to sell strongly.
“Jools Holland is a totally different music concept to what we’ve delivered in the past at MoFest and it’s going to be a spectacular performance.
“Musically, this is the most exciting show we’ve done on the East Links, and certainly it’s one that I will be watching throughout.
“It’s going to be fantastic!”
Launching MoFest 2016 in style is Red Sky July (made up of Ally McErlaine, Shelly Poole and Charity Hair), who will take to the stage ahead of Jools Holland on the Friday night for what is the only ticketed show of the weekend.
Red Sky July will support Jools Holland’s headline show at this year’s MoFest.
The band, made up of husband and wife duo Ally McErlaine, guitarist in 15 million-selling band Texas, and Shelly Poole, previously one half of million-selling duo Alisha’s Attic.
Former model, Charity Hair, is also a member.
Mr Kidger added: “Red Sky July are phenomenal performers. We’ve worked with the band in the past, having met Ally first, as a member of Texas.
“Texas is a band we would love to bring to MoFest – they’re on my wish list, so hopefully one day!”
Returning with 26 venues and over 120 gigs, MoFest fans have the chance to see some old favourites alongside some brand new acts.
David Paton, chairman of the Montrose Music Festival, said:
“We’ve seen a recent surge in tickets to see Jools Holland and we’re really hoping to attract more visitors to the festival, which this year is bigger and better.
“We’ve more acts taking place in more venues, making MoFest 2016 a truly special weekend for visitors, music lovers and performers.”
Over 20 new bands have been added to this year’s line-up, joining MoFest regulars including: Ali & the Nutsacks, who are back by popular demand; Buffalo Soldiers; Headroom; KJB; Last Orders; Late Landing; and The Holy Ghosts, who supported Status Quo at MoFest 2014.
Newcomers include: Alannah Moar; The Arcades; Dundee-formed, Benedictus; Blue Highway, an established and popular blues and rock and roll five-piece band from Montrose; The Brothers Reid; Colin Clyde; Courtney Elena; rock band, DeLorean; Montrose-based Medicine Well; Still Standing Still and Union Chapel.
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David added: “There’s so much on offer this year, and we can’t forget Bryan Adams’ performance in August, as part of the MoFest offering.
“It’s going to be spectacular and there is much excitement that such a world-renowned artist will be performing on the East Links this summer.”
For tickets to Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and Bryan Adams, visit www.ticketline.co.uk or call 0844 888 9991.
