A live music event dubbed ‘Lakeside Live’ is taking place at the bandstand at Walsall Arboretum on Sunday 29 August from 1pm to 5.30pm.
From rock to RnB, local musicians and bands will be covering a wide variety of musical genres throughout the day and residents are invited to turn up to the free event to enjoy an entertaining bank holiday Sunday afternoon.
Hosted by Black Country poet and former Poet Lareate for Walsall, Ian Henery, Acts include:
- Martian Social Club – Funk
- Funk n Disorderly – Funk
- Kiana – Soul
- Dinky – Indie
- Indigo Fallz, – Acoustic
- Wolf Apple – Rock/Alternative
- Cori Bowen – Rock covers
Councillor Oliver Butler, Portfolio Holder for Clean and Green said:
“It’s fantastic to see our beautiful bandstand back in use for events and where better to spend a relaxing bank holiday Sunday afternoon enjoying this free event than at the side of the Hatherton Lake in our premier park, which is now a UNESCO Global Geopark.
“Our Healthy Spaces team has worked hard to put together a programme which has something for everyone and I’m really pleased that we’re showcasing our local talent.
“There is plenty of fixed seating, but if people prefer to bring folding chairs or picnic blankets, they’re very welcome to do so.”
Parking is free and the usual Arboretum facilities will be open, including the toilets and café.