Indie stars to headline Whatfest 2009

The countdown has officially begun to one of the North West’s leading live music festival as Whatfest returns for 2009.

Indie heroes Dodgy and The Bluetones have now been confirmed as the headline acts for the three-day show at Riverside Organic Farm, Whatcroft, near Northwich, starting on Friday, July 17.

The bands will now join Liverpool’s China Crisis, and Northwich outfit The Shallow Call at the festival, which will also showcase a host of local talent.

The Bluetones became stars of the Britpop scene, with their debut record Expecting to Fly reaching number one in the UK album charts in 1996, whilst Dodgy hit the big time with singles including Good Enough and Staying Out For The Summer. 

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event, with up to 40 acts set to perform.

Student discounts are now on offer with tickets priced at £15 for a day pass, and just £35 for the entire weekend.

Camping is also available throughout the weekend at just £3-per-day.

For tickets, and up to the minute news on the Whatfest line-up, go to www.whatfest.co.uk

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