Chart-busting band McFly will headline an event in Maidstone raising vital funds to support soldiers wounded while serving this country.
The top pop act, which has had seven number ones and two number one albums, will perform in the county town for the first time at the A Day for Heroes extravaganza next month.
The four-piece band, singer Tom Fletcher, guitarist Danny Jones, bassist Dougie Poynter and drummer Harry Judd, will be the star attraction at the fundraiser for the Help for Heroes charity at the County Showground in Detling Hill on Sunday September 21.
Other artists confirmed for the day are 80s legend Nik Kershaw, the Counterfeit Stones, Ultimate Earth Wind & Fire, and top Bob Marley tribute act Legend.
There will also be a special appearance by Jeff Silbar, co-writer of the ballad Wind Beneath My Wings, who will perform the poignant song with soul diva Jocelyn Brown.
Its chorus of “Did you ever know that you’re my hero?” has become an anthem for the charity supporting the brave servicemen and women of our Armed Forces.
More acts are expected to be added to the bill, but also confirmed to appear are the Minden Band, a 30-piece military band, a nine-piece pop band and an 18-piece swing band.
The event, which will run from midday to 10pm, will be compered by Maidstone-born actor Shaun Williamson and TV presenter Cheryl Baker, who is from Sevenoaks.
It has been organised by Ashford-based company Your Voice Roadshow.
Kent’s own The Princess of Wales’s Royal Parachute Regiment will open the show will a spectacular entrance and there will be more than 20 free funfair rides to keep the crowds entertained between acts.
The rides will include a reverse bungee power shot, a waltzer, dodgems, carousel wave swinger chair ride, with five child rides and a lighthouse slide.
Military-based attractions lined up are a mock Harrier jump jet, a jet flight simulator, the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment parachute display team, and inflatable Army assault course.
An event spokeswoman said: “Celebrities, artists and the military are joining forces to give families a day out to remember, while raising essential funds for Help for Heroes.”
This charity was launched last October to help our wounded servicemen and women by Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson and his wife Francie.
Its celebrity supporters include footballer David Beckham, Princes William and Harry, England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen and rugby star Jonny Wilkinson.
For more details on the event and to buy advance tickets visit www.daysforheroes.com.
Advance tickets will cost £25 for adults, £14 for children aged six to 12 and £5 for those aged under five. A family ticket for two adults and two children will only be available by advance booking for £70.
Tickets on the gates will be £30 for adults, £18 for children aged six to 12 and £5 for under-fives. There will food stalls and a picnic area in the grounds.
POSTED: 27/08/2008 09:00:00
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