Crewe’s FREE family-friendly live music festival returns to Queens Park this June, with a fantastic line up of local bands! Following on from the success of last year’s Picnic in the Park event, Crewe Town Council (with the help and support of the Friends of Queens Park), is bringing live music back to the town again on Saturday 21st June at Queens Park, Crewe (12pm to 6pm).
The line up has now been announced, with the following live bands performing on the day:
Renowned 4th section Brass Band Crewe Brass will start the musical performances (Outside the Taste for Life Café 12pm – 12.30pm)
Shakermaker (Main Stage 12.30pm – 1.30pm)
An unforgettable, high-energy event band specialising in rock, pop and indie classics.
Acrylic (Main Stage 2pm – 3pm)
A local five-piece Indie cover band who rocked the Picnic in the Park last year and are making a much-anticipated return!
Vavoom (Main Stage 3.30pm – 4.30pm)
A three piece Rock n Roll band featuring thumpin’ double bass, growling Gretsch guitar and powerhouse drums delivering a high octane set of classic rock ‘n’ roll guaranteed to get you dancing.
Teal (Main Stage 5pm – 6pm)
A cutting-edge, modern event band inspired by legendary icons of pop, soul and motown!
Families are encouraged to bring their own picnics, or choose from the refreshments on offer at the event!
Thank you to the Friends of Queens Park for their support in bringing Picnic in the Park back to Crewe.
A FREE Park and Ride Shuttle Bus will operate every 15 minutes between Crewe Bus Station/Multi-Storey Car Park on Delamere Street and the main entrance to Queens Park on Victoria Avenue between 10.30am and 7pm. Visitors are encouraged to check for parking charges and timing restrictions at town centre car parks before catching the bus.
Limited parking is available at the Tipkinder Car Park (CW2 7SE), although visitors are advised that this space will fill up quickly and are asked to park considerately and be respectful of local residents. Please use the shuttle bus where possible and multiple car parks available.
Full details of the event, including Know Before You Go, accessibility and medical information can be found on the Picnic in the Park webpage.
A Crewe Town Council spokesperson said:
“We are delighted to be able to bring the 4th Picnic in the Park to Crewe and welcome so much local talent to this vibrant summer event. We are extremely lucky to be able to hold this event in Queens Park, an asset that Crewe should be proud of. We would like to say a huge thank you to the Friends of Queens Park for their support again for this year’s event, acting as an advisory board during the planning process and supporting with stewarding on the event day.”
