Lumley Castle’s first music festival close to selling out

Organisers of a festival at Lumley Castle have been 'overhelmed' with the response from the public. <i>(Image: NORTHERN ECHO)</i>
Organisers of a festival at Lumley Castle have been 'overhelmed' with the response from the public. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)
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Organisers of a festival set in the grounds of a County Durham castle say they have been "overwhelmed" by the response from the public.

Opulence Festival at Lumley Castle on September 4 and 5 will be the first time the historic site has hosted a major music event.

The two-day festival will blend 80s and 90s pop with a full Saturday of house music.

Operations manager at ATA Events, Daz Flatman, said: "We've been completely overwhelmed by the response.

"Many of main packages have now gone and we only have very small amounts of general tickets left.

"We are strongly advising anyone who is hanging on or who is leaving it until the last minute to buy tickets not to wait, to avoid being disappointed."

The line-up includes Marti Pellow and Gabrielle on day one, with North East favourites Smoove and Turrell, Soulutions, and Kate Bond also performing.

Saturday will close with a headline set from Groove Armada, the duo behind hits such as At The River, I See You Baby, and Superstylin’.

The Lawn Stage will feature DJs including Sam Divine, Eat Everything, Danny Howard, PBR Street Gang, Daz Flatman, Richard Tulip, and The Hutchinson Bros.

The Monument Stage will showcase house music legends Todd Terry, Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago, Danny Rampling, Alison Limerick, Jon Pleased Wimmin, and Paul Taylor.

Festival-goers can also enjoy a variety of attractions, including stilt walkers, fire breathers, jugglers, hair braiding, glitter face-painting, and a shisha bar among the trees, available on Saturday only.

VIP and VVIP tickets for the opening night have sold out, as have hotel rooms, with only a few special packages left for Saturday.

General admission tickets begin at £52.50 per day and can be purchased at www.opulence-events.com.

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