Plymouth has been chosen to host a major music event on The Hoe over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
After a UK-wide city and venue search, 1 Big Summer will bring three days of entertainment offering a wide range of musical tastes, genres and audiences, ensuring there is something for everyone.
On Friday August 27 Ibiza Classics 2021 will be the main event, featuring a full live 26-piece orchestra playing three decades of iconic classics. The orchestra night will also feature a headline DJ set and several support acts direct from the shores of Ibiza.
Saturday August 28 features the ‘1 Big Summer’ day festival with a line-up of UK chart topping acts and entertainment throughout the day.
The weekend’s entertainment concludes on Sunday August 29 with an event for the whole family: ‘The Great British Sausage and Cider Festival.’ This will feature an array of craft cider, sausage flavours, street food and entertainment, including stage games and competitions throughout the day.
There will also be special guests on the day in the shape of some of the UK’s best known arena and festival bands, alongside a line up of local talent.
Councillor Pete Smith, deputy leader of Plymouth City Council, said:
“We’re delighted that the 1 Big Summer team have chosen Plymouth Hoe as their venue for what will be an amazing three days of live music and entertainment.
“It’ll be an important part of our post-COVID bounce back, bringing great economic benefit to the city by encouraging more visitors and supporting local businesses. We all need a party after the past year, and this is just the ticket!”
With demand across all three days expected to be high, organisers are keen to ensure the people of Plymouth are prioritised. There is currently a sign-up period to prioritise Plymouth residents when tickets go on sale.
To manage demand, tickets will be limited to four per person. To sign up go to the website at www.1bigsummer.com
