Tuesday 20 September 2016

“WHAAM” - Westward Ho! & Appledore Music Showcase

“WHAAM Showcase” is Westward Ho! & Appledore’s new event presenting North Devon bands and singers performing in aid of the Royal National Life Institution's Appledore Lifeboat Station

On 28th September this first Music Showcase will feature some of the most innovative and talented musicians in North Devon. Presenting a broad spectrum of music from rock ’n roll bands to folksy bands and individual singers, this Showcase will be an exciting evening at one of the top entertainment venues in the area – The Pier House, Westward Ho!

The Mayor of Northam, Councillor Chris Leather will officially open WHAAM.

Acts will include Dogleg, Mark Jenkins, Jenna Witts, Dave Clinch, Nat’s Blanket, The Muddy Boots, Chris Millington, The Dambuskers, Gary Meades and The Rocking Good Knights.

There will also be a Grand Raffle in aid of the RNLI.

There will be a “surprise feature” before the main programme.

Local companies and organisations will be Sponsoring the Showcase and kindly donating prizes for the Raffle. To date:
  • Principal Sponsor - Robert Braddick of BRADDICKS LEISURE
  • Major Sponsors are Kitemare – Surf & Kiteshop, Rock Pool Cafe, The Co-operative Food, Cafe Italia Pizzeria, F. Heard Quality Meats Ltd and Johns of Appledore.
“North Devon has a first class reputation for being a centre of excellence for live music events.” said Showcase organisers, John Barton and Martin Chapple. “We’re excited to be a part of this and to be bringing a showcase of local musical talent to the wider public”.

WHAAM - Westward Ho! & Appledore Music Showcase
Doors open at 6.00pm and the entertainment will run continuously from 7.00pm to midnight with a short break at 9.00pm for the Grand Raffle.
All of this for only £5 a ticket! Children 12 and under FREE.
Admission will include a strip of raffle tickets.
Tickets will be on sale at the Delicadevon, 32 Nelson Road, Westward 'Ho! together with Johns of Appledore on the Quay and at the door of The Pier House Function Room. 
(All proceeds to the RNLI Appledore)
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1 comment:

John Barton said...

Hi Pat, this is an excellent presentation. Many thanks indeed!
Cheers John Barton