McFly to headline Kettering's Wicksteed Park August 'paradise' party

Pop legends MCFLY bring their hands-in-the-air rock and pop to Northamptonshire this summer supported by some chart topping special guests who will be announced soon.

Marking the momentous return of live music promoters are preparing to unleash the ultimate summer party at Wicksteed Park on Friday, August, 27.

Tickets for the event go on sale at 10am on May 21.

After selling out their reunion show at The O2 Arena in London in 2019, McFly are back on the road in 2021. Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry are set to take to the stage for a few exclusive outdoor events.

McFly said, "Nothing is as exciting as playing live and we can't wait to perform in front of our fans, we've missed you all so much. We’re going to bring festival vibes and hands-in-the-air positivity, bring on the summer of fun."

Wicksteed Open Air Theatre tickets have been flying out the door with tickets for Craig David, UB40, 80s in the Park proving hugely popular. Comedy In the Park is also sold out and fans are advised to sign up for the pre-sale early to avoid disappointment.

James Penny, from promoters M&B said: "We are more ready than ever to unleash the ultimate summer party. With live music officially back on what could be better than sizzling performances from the feel-good masters of pop McFly. Attendees can expect a full on festival atmosphere with one of the best live bands around. ”

It is ten years since the last McFly album ‘Above The Noise' but the band are back releasing their sixth studio album ‘Young Dumb Thrills’, the band say it felt like no time had passed between this and 2010’s Above The Noise.

McFly have seven UK number-one singles, five top-ten albums, six sell-out tours and ten million records sold worldwide. and the band have promised to play their best-loved mega-hits such as All About You, Obviously, Star Girl, One for the Radio and Shine a Light. Fans can also expect tracks from new album ‘Young Dumb Thrills’ and latest single ‘Happiness’.

A spokesman said: "Along with a star-studded program packed with hits, M&B’s world-class staging will include dazzling light effects, atmospheric lasers and breathtaking pyrotechnics, putting music fans right at the heart of the action.

"The festival vibe continues away from the excitement of the stage as Wicksteed is set to be transformed into a paradise, with an array of street food stalls and cocktail bars."

To sign up to pre-sale tickets click here .

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