The Lightning Seeds are set to headline an incredible line-up of live music and family entertainment at G-Festival on Saturday 17 June.
G-Festival has grown massively since it was established 12 years ago to support the work of the Georgia’s Children of the World charity, in memory of 19-year-old Georgia Murray from Worsley in Salford, Greater Manchester.
This year’s event marks the return of G-Festival to Georgia’s hometown, at a new venue – and has attracted the support of the Lightning Seeds, with Ian Broudie and the band performing songs from the new album and their classics.
Steve Murray, who founded G-Festival to celebrate the life of his daughter Georgia, said: “This is the first major G-Festival we’ve held since before the pandemic and our supporters have worked incredibly hard to make this happen. It feels great to bring the event back home and have the Lightning Seeds involved in our biggest event yet.
“Having such an iconic headline act, who brought us some of the brilliant indie hits of the 90s and of course the Three Lions Coming Home anthem, is amazing. This is a special year and we’ve got a huge line-up of new talent, well-known acts and entertainment planned.”
G-Festival 2023 will have two stages, with acts such as upcoming teenage band – Censored, Salford’s Indie rock quartet – Ellwood, young performers from AK Theatre Arts Group in Walkden, and many more.
Around 3,000 people are expected to attend G-Festival 2023 at its new home at AFC Monton in Worsley on Saturday 17 June, from 12 noon until 9pm. Several local venues are also hosting after parties for those who want to continue the festival vibe into the night.
The fun will continue through the weekend, with G-Festival bringing football home too, when the ‘Jet2 TV Allstars Charity Football Team’ kick off on the Sunday (18 June) at AFC Monton. A team of famous faces, captained by Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall (Tyrone) will be taking to the pitch on Father’s Day to help raise further funds.
G-Festival has raised more than £350k over the last decade to help change the lives of children in Manchester and around the world. It has provided free school uniforms, breakfast clubs and financial assistance to local families struggling with sick children. The charity has also developed schools, fresh water wells, healthcare and feeding programs in Cambodia and Romania.
Steve added: “The level of support we’ve been able to give to important projects has been impacted by reduced fundraising activity in recent years. So the return of our major G-Festival will help reinstate all of our food, healthcare and education programs.
“G-Festival started out as a day for Georgia’s friends to get together and remember the good times, while raising funds for kids less fortunate than themselves. It’s now become a day for us all to celebrate life and remember the people we have loved and lost along the way.
Tickets are selling fast for the main G-Festival event on Saturday 17 June 2023 – and remaining tickets are available here:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/georgiaschildrenoftheworld/802769#
Those attending G-Festival will also be able to use their wristbands to attend the family fun football day.
