A one-day event featuring music, dance and hip hop will celebrate exceptional local talent, all on the largest stage Plymouth Hoe has ever seen.
Plymouth Presents: Roots Up! and Soundwaves Festival on Saturday July 10 will encompass two key events, a hip hop festival and an evening of live music.
Free to attend, it promises entertainment and excitement, and tickets are available to book now.
Taking place on Plymouth Hoe the day before the Mayflower 400 Four Nations Ceremony on July 11, it’s set to be a memorable weekend for the city. Councillor Mark Deacon, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Culture, Leisure and Sport, said:
“This incredible day of entertainment will celebrate everything that’s great about Britain’s Ocean City, showcasing incredibly talented people and true community spirit as well as heralding the return of live music. It’s going to be an amazing free day out for everyone to enjoy, so make sure you book your tickets quickly.”
The day will start at 12.30pm with Roots Up!, a hip hop festival by the award-winning group Street Factory. Part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations, it features a mass community dance challenge and a spectacular hip hop stage performance.
Following the hip hop extravaganza is Soundwaves Festival, running from 3pm to 10.30pm.
The festival has been created thanks to a partnership between Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Culture, the Grassroots Music Alliance Plymouth and the Plymouth Music Collective.The line-up includes a brilliant range of South West-based bands and singers, with genres ranging from indie pop and funk to hip hop and ska.
The night is headlined by ‘From The Specials’, starring Neville Staple who’s famous for his 2-Tone legacy. Tickets to the one-day event on Plymouth Hoe are free but must be booked prior to entry. Attendees only need one ticket, which includes access to both Roots Up! and Soundwaves Festival. Gates open at 11.30am. Book tickets now at www.visitplymouth.co.uk/plymouthpresents.
