Get ready to Party on the Pitch (From South Wales Guardian)

Get ready to Party on the Pitch

10:40am Wednesday 16th May 2012 in Leisure

LOOKING for an affordable, fun, family-orientated festival to take the whole family to this summer?

Then look no further than Party on the Pitch at Tycroes, the annual extravaganza which will leave you gasping for more!

The second weekend of June will see our local area once again visited by thousands of people as the muchanticipated fifth Party on the Pitch takes place at Tycroes RFC!

This year an amazing 13 acts are ready to rock! The biggest lineup ever!

Headlining this year will be Middlesborough teenager Amelia Lily, who wowed the nation last year with her show-stopping third place finish on the incredibly popular X Factor.

With long flowing blonde locks and a strong voice, she is regularly compared to uberstar Christina Aguilera and her vocals are sure to reverberate around the hills come June 9 in a manner never experienced before in these parts Fans of the classic hits of the 1960s are in for a treat - for one night only, all the original hits will be performed by two of the most popular bands of the 60s – The Tremeloes and Herman’s Hermits – who will both perform live at the 5th Party on the Pitch!

Other acts on the exciting line-up include NVS, who have supported both the Saturdays and more recently toured with JLS.

It doesn’t stop there - all the above are ably supported by Rhapsody, the UK’s Premier Queen Tribute band, Carbon, The Rookz, The Cherry Beats, The Ecko, Atlas Plans, Peepshow, The Untouchables and London based band Dead Wolf Club.

The event is targeted at people of all ages and families.

There will be a huge variety of attractions, for every age range and every taste.

With more than nine hours of live music as well as fun for all the family, including fair rides, large beer tent and extended bar for faster service, bouncy castles, trampolines, face painting, a variety of food stalls, a new and improved KidZone, Wii challenge, climbing wall, bucking bronco, bungee runs, the ever popular water Zorbing, the Brian Moore mouth and much more!

Early bird prices are £10 adult, children aged 8-17 £7 and children 7 and under can party for free! Early bird family tickets are available at £25, that includes 2 adults and 2 children!

Standard Prices will increase to £15 adult, children aged 8-17 £10 and a family ticket £35.

So take advantage of the early bird savings on offer!

Tickets are available from Tycroes RFC on 01269 592673, or our official otlets, Odds “N” Ends (Ammanford) Poppies Florist (Tycroes) and the Great Western (Ammanford) Tickets are also available from our official website, visit www.thepartyonthe pitch.com.