Thousands enjoy music at free Rhyl Summertime Weekender
Organised by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) in collaboration with Rhyl Town Council, 6,000 free tickets were given to the local community and residents.
Both days saw line-ups packed with performances and activities for all ages, creating an exciting summer celebration for the entire community.
The festivities began with an impressive line-up of acts including The Big Pop Party Show – featuring terrific tributes to Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Meghan Trainor.
Queen Rhapsody performed all of Queen's legendary hits and Kaiser Monkey Killers played classic rock anthems.
Sunday's line-up offered an afternoon of legendary sounds with performances from Midnight Soul Sisters, whose soulful and Motown classics delighted crowds, and Elite Elton, who played the iconic hits of Elton John.
Finally, Ska Britannia gave their customary energetic performance with some showmanship to boot.
There was plenty for families and children to do, with a range of fun and free entertainment dotted around the arena throughout the day, including face painting, balloon modelling, a caricaturist and more.
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People at the Rhyl Events Arena were treated to two days of non-stop music on Saturday and Sunday (August 2 and 3). Organised by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) in collaboration with Rhyl Town Council, 6,000 free tickets were given to the local community and residents. Both days saw line-ups packed with performances and activities for all ages, creating an exciting summer celebration for the entire community. The festivities began with an impressive line-up of acts including The Big Pop Party Show – featuring terrific tributes to Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Meghan Trainor. Queen Rhapsody performed all of Queen's legendary hits and Kaiser Monkey Killers played classic rock anthems. Sunday's line-up offered an afternoon of legendary sounds with performances from Midnight Soul Sisters, whose soulful and Motown classics delighted crowds, and Elite Elton, who played the iconic hits of Elton John. Finally, Ska Britannia gave their customary energetic performance with some showmanship to boot. There was plenty for families and children to do, with a range of fun and free entertainment dotted around the arena throughout the day, including face painting, balloon modelling, a caricaturist and more.
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