A BRACKNELL arts centre is celebrating 50 years of performance and creativity with its May festival.
South Hill Park’s Golden Festival of Food and Music should delight both the ears and the tastebuds.
Families will be able to enjoy a variety of live music, fresh food, and activities over two days.
Tribute acts and music from the last five decades will be performed on two stages.
The Sunday lineup includes a Madness tribute from seven-piece band Skamungas, Little Mix music from Lil Mix, a Beyonce performance from Lauren G, and Elvis hits from Bracknell’s own Elivis impersonator, TC.
On Monday, six-piece Wokingam band Atomic Rapture will perform Blondie songs, followed by raucous classic pop-rock from The Filthy Llamas, soul and Motown from seven-piece band Man Made Soul, and a selection of classic singalong rock and pop tunes with a ukulele twist from The Small Strings.
Food and drink will be available to purchase from a food market and outside bar, and includes Thai dishes, barbecue food, and real ales.
Families can also enjoy children’s face painting, craft stalls and birds of prey at the event.
There is no need to register to visit the festival, but free behind the scenes tours of South Hill Park Arts Centre and mansion can be booked in advance online.
These will give people a chance to see different rooms and venue spaces, hear about the history of the Arts Centre and learn about some upcoming performances.
Each tour holds a maximum of 10 people, with optional donations for these welcomed.
The Golden Festival Of Food And Music takes place in the South Hill Park Arts Centre grounds, on Sunday, May 7 and Monday, May 8.
Gates are open from noon through to 6pm on both days.
Entry is free, with no need to book in advance.
For more information and to book a free tour, visit: www.southhillpark.org.uk
