Pembroke Castle is hosting a three-day event which will include performances from internationally renowned bands like The Fratellis. Known for their contagious top 10 UK hit Chelsea Dagger, The Fratellis have performed all around the world, and at festivals from T in the Park to Glastonbury. Their appearance at the Castle follows their sell-out tour of the UK, and they’ll be making a lively appearance on the evening of Fri 14. Toploader, known for their hit Dancing In The Moonlight, will be joining The Fratellis after releasing their fourth album Seeing Stars last month. Also making appearances on the night are post-Britpop acts WE-ARE-Z and Vicetrack.
Following this opening night, Saturday brings the world’s leading Beatles tribute show, The Bootleg Beatles, to Pembroke. The show will combine impressive costumes, authentic instruments, an orchestral ensemble and remarkable vocal impersonations. After playing at prestigious events from Glastonbury to the Queen’s Jubilee, The Bootleg Beatles are ready to hit Pembroke Castle. Their successful show will be supported by The Bootleg Beach Boys, bringing West Coast America to the coast of West Wales, with all the hits like Good Vibrations and Surfin’ U.S.A. A variety of food and drink will be available throughout the event.
Closing the weekend on Sunday is Horrible Histories: The Best Of Barmy Britain live on stage. Bringing to onstage life the books that are known for making boring history a thing of the past, the globetrotting stage performance will be treating its audience to 2,000 years of British history in one afternoon. It’ll be a picnic-style event consisting of two performances, and will include a number of support acts beforehand, so pack your blankets, food and drinks ready for the show. You needn’t event worry if the ants run away with your picnic – there’ll also be a variety of food and drink outlets available on the day.
Rock The Weekend, Pembroke Castle, Fri 14-Sun 16 July. Tickets: £14-£27.50. Info: 01646 681510 / www.pembroke-castle.co.uk
words ANWEN WILLIAMS
