LIVE music fans in and around St Helens are in for a treat this Sunday, thanks to the exciting Westfield Street Music Festival.

The new music festival will see a whole host of fantastic live music and entertainment taking place up and down Westfield Street, with special showcases and street performers too. And best of all, it’s completely free!

Westfield Street Music Festival has been set up in conjunction with clubs and bars in St Helens, and is headed by Paul Griffiths from The Zoo Bar, Matthew Williams from the Sefton Arms and renowned UK events promoter David Evans.

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“We’re looking forward to a big day of fun for everyone involved,” says Paul. “I’ve enjoyed supporting live music and entertainment here in St Helens for 11 years, and this year I’ve decided to start something truly special.

“St Helens can look forward to some really exciting acts on Sunday – hopefully there’s something to suit everyone’s taste.

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  • The St Helens band began the countdown to the festival


 

“Sunday is set to be a huge success, and we’re even looking ahead to making Westfield Street Music Festival an annual event.

“So be sure not to miss out and come to the first ever Westfield Street Music Festival.

“We’d like to thank everyone for their support so far and look forward to seeing everyone on the day.”

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  • Stillia get ready for their town centre gig (Pic Robbob)


 

Offering something new to St Helens town centre, the festival has even been backed by local and national comedy star Johnny Vegas.

As well as a great selection of live acts playing all day long – from noon to after 8pm – the festival will see bars and eateries along the street offering up special deals, entertainment and karaoke.

Paul and the Westfield Street Music Festival team have also invited St Helens’ Classic Car Club to showcase vintage and custom motors in the street, for everyone to enjoy.

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  • The mayor gets in on the act (Pic Robbob)


 

What’s more, there will be an amazing Brazilian dance troupe, Batala, kicking things off, along with street breakdancers, artists, face painting, buskers and much, much more.

Westfield Street will also have some fairground stalls and a funhouse for all the family to try.

The event is for all ages, but anyone under 18 wanting to visit the bars along Westfield Street will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Westfield Street will be closed to traffic for the day, and there is plenty of free parking available nearby.

  • For more information, search for Westfield Street Music Festival on Facebook.

The Festival line-up

  • Sefton Arms

12.30pm – Becky Leigh
1.30pm – The Carbs
2.45pm – The Swiftys
4pm – Jon Brindley
5pm – The Bingo Brothers

  • The Zoo Bar

12.30pm – Cold Turkey
2pm – Titors Insignia
3.30pm – Jeremiah Ferrari
5pm – Skinny Lizard
7pm – Paul Kappa

  • Tank Bar

12.15pm – 2 Piece Suit
1pm – Bandit Butler
2pm – Trish Watt
3pm – Jenny Nelson
3.30pm – Paul Kappa
5pm – Shaun O’Neill and guests

  • Bar Java

3pm – The Diamond Boys
4pm – Tiny Phillips
5pm – Scarlett

  • Lillie’s Bar

2pm – One Hand Clapping
6pm – Stevie P

  • Westfields

3pm – Katy and Les
3pm – Les Glover

  • The Wheatsheaf

12pm – Panic
1.30pm – River City
3pm – Dynamites
4.30pm – Sheila Diamond

  • Renshaws

1pm – Polka Dice
Dreem
TBC
The Rock Box
12pm – Animus

  • Bar 44

12.30pm – Ron Jeremy’s Band
2.45pm – Central
4pm – Patriots
5.30pm – Stillia
7.30pm – Zoiks