Organisers have revealed an exciting range of top singers and bands for the live performance at the free two-day event in Gloucester Park.
Basildon Council is hoping the mixture of old and new music will help attract even more visitors than last year’s record-breaking crowd of 40,000 people.
Among the tribute acts on the main stage is one devoted to the ultra-talented and unusual soul singer Amy Winehouse.
Backed by a full band, the Amy Winehouse Experience will perform hits from the award-winning album Back to Black, including Valerie and Rehab.
Also on the main stage will be a group widely acknowledged as the best Beatles tribute act in the world.
The Bootleg Beatles have been acclaimed for their “flawless” authenticity by Mojo magazine and have sold out concerts from the US to Russia.
It will see the return of Beatlemania as the group run through the band’s greatest hits such as She Loves You and I Want To Hold Your Hand.
Paul Brace, manager of cultural services for Basildon Council, said: “We have booked a fantastic line up of acts spanning the decades from rock and roll to reality TV. Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest stars around today and is well known for her quirky style and unique brand of music.
“She will be one of the most anticipated tribute acts this year. Not only is she a brilliant performer, she is also a local girl from Southend who is over the moon to be playing in Basildon.
“The Bootleg Beatles are also one of the most successful tribute bands in the world and have won critical acclaim as the Fab Four.
“It’s taken us four years to sign them, which proves just how popular they are, and their timeless music is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
“We hope thousands of revellers come along to enjoy two days of great music and free entertainment.”
Other bands planned for the main stage include X-Factor finalists, Journey South. The heartthrob duo will be singing some of the songs that saw them win over Simon Cowell and thousands of TV viewers.
There will also be a touch of West End glamour as singers and dancers from The Buddy Holly Show celebrate the life of one of the most influential rock n rollers of the early 50s with hits such as That’ll be the day, Peggy Sue and Heartbeat.
Other bands booked to appear include Indie groups E.Verto, who have already appeared on MTV, and Ease Spring due to release their first single.
The Basildon Festival is part of an extended Summer Festival, taking in events happening from June to September.
The free Basildon Festival takes place in Gloucester Park on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July from 11am to 7.30pm.
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