The lineup of this year’s Firefest, the long-running melodic hard rock festival, has just been announced.
The show’s seventh bill will be a two-day event, at its now usual home of Nottingham Rock City on Saturday October 30 and Sunday October 31.
The headliners will be former Dokken guitarist George Lynch and his Lynch Mob (October 30) and Nelson (October 31), the latter making their first ever performance in the UK. Recently rejoined by guitarist Vinny Burns, Dare will be celebrating the 21st anniversary of their debut album, Out Of The Silence. Former Survivor frontman Jimi Jamison also makes his live debut in the UK. This year’s reunions include Strangeways and Saraya, the latter having been away from these shores since supporting FM on the Tough It Out tour. Bonfire will also be performing their best-known album, Fireworks, in its entirety. Look out also for a long overdue return for Norway’s Stage Dolls.
The full Saturday line-up is:
Lynch Mob
Dare
Bonfire
Saraya
Bangalore Choir
Beggars & Thieves
Grand Illusion
Sunday’s bill is:
Nelson
Jimi Jamison
Pretty Maids
Strangeways
Stage Dolls
Newman
Grand Design
Firefest marks the only UK appearance by each band. For full details of the show and how to book tickets go to http://www.thefirefest.com/
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