LIVEWIRE FESTIVAL 2017: Everything you need to know
Music fans will be Getting Jiggy With It in the Summertime as international megastar Will Smith plays his only UK date for 2017 in Blackpool.
The Fresh Prince and Men In Black actor and rapper will headline a three-day music festival at Headland Arena, Blackpool (in front of Blackpool Tower) on the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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PROMENADE CLOSURE:
The Promenade will be closed to traffic between Talbot Square and Chapel Street for the LiveWire Festival as follows:
Wednesday 23 August to Friday 25 August 1am to 5am
Monday 28 August 1am to 5am
Festival
Friday 25 August 1pm to 11pm
Saturday 26 August 1pm to 11pm
Sunday 27 August 1pm to 11pm
Traffic diversions will be in place for the event as follows:
Southbound
Talbot Road, Abingdon Street, Springfield Road, High Street, Talbot Road, Buchanan Street, George Street, Grosvenor Street, Church Street, Park Road, Reads Avenue, Central and Chapel Street to the Promenade.
Northbound
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Hide AdPromenade, Chapel Street, Central Drive, Albert Road, Regent Road, Cookson Street, Talbot Road to the Promenade
TRAVELLING INFORMATION:
Buses will operate as normal. The timetable can be found here: http://www.blackpooltransport.com/services/bus-servicesBY CAR
If travelling by car take Junction 32 off the M6, and the M55
There has been no special provisions made for car parking, however, there are car parks available across the resort.
BY COACH
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Details are available from the National Express website and by calling 0121 254 7272.
If travelling by train the nearest station is Blackpool North which is situated in the town center and is in walking distance of the Headland Arena.
The line-up:
FRIDAY, 25TH AUGUST 2017
THE JACKSONS
Plus support from THE CHRISTIANS & MICA PARIS
Gates open at 4pm | Shows start at 7:30pm | Approx finish time 10.15pm - 10.30pm
TICKETS
The Jacksons: General Admission - £35
The Jacksons: Golden Circle - £75
The Jacksons: VIP - £200
Full Weekend Ticket: General Admission - £85.00
SATURDAY, 26TH AUGUST 2017
THE HIT FACTORY PLUS SUPPORT
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Hide AdIncluding: Pete Waterman, Jason Donovan, Pepsi & Shirlie, Go West, Sinitta, Sam Fox, Brother Beyond and Undercover
Gates open at 4pm | Shows start at 7:30pm | Approx finish time 10.15pm - 10.30pm
TICKETS
The Hit Factory: General Admission - £30
The Hit Factory: Golden Circle - £75
The Hit Factory: VIP - £150
Full Weekend Ticket: General Admission - £85.00
Hit Factory Live: Disabled Platform - £30.00
SUNDAY, 27TH AUGUST 2017
WILL SMITH & DJ JAZZY JEFF
Plus support from LINA, FATMAN SCOOP, PHATS AND SMALL & TIGER-S
Gates open at 4pm | Shows start at 7:30pm | Approx finish time 10.15pm - 10.30pm
TICKETS
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff: General Admission - £35
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff: Golden Circle - £100
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff: VIP - £200
Full Weekend Ticket: General Admission - £85.00
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff: Disabled Platform - Sold Out
For full ticket information visit: http://www.livewirefestival.co.uk/