Jack Up Events will bring a boutique mini-fest to their new farm site in Ryde this summer.
The Jack Up Summer Party will be a family-friendly celebration of popular music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s featuring a variety of internationally renowned tribute acts from George Michael to Tom Jones.
Taking place over the Jack Up The Summer weekend of 13 and 14 August, this year’s event will be on a smaller scale meaning tickets are limited.
However, organisers will be giving retro fans plenty of notice ahead of online sales launching late Spring.
Organiser, Sarah Moss, said;
“Jack Up has always strived to bring the most reputable and esteemed tribute acts to the Island. This year we’re rallying together several of the greats for a fabulous Summer party.
"After everything that’s happened in the past two years, we wanted to wind the clock back to arguably the best decades in music by celebrating the songs of some of the world’s most timeless artists.”
From the live final of ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ to being hired by George Michael himself to promote his 25Live album, Rob Lamberti is one of the UK’s best-known tribute acts – giving fans the chance to see George’s musical talent embodied once again.
Credit: Jo Monck.
The weekend will also feature tributes to Simply Red, Go West, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Madonna, Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons) and Meatloaf.
Island favourites, Ska’d For Life, will be performing a special extended set and there will be a two-part show from the official party starters, Crowdeoke.
In addition, there will be a range of local traders and festival stalls with locally sourced, freshly prepared food including burgers and sausages direct from Hazelgrove farm - where Jack Up's all-new Airstream glamping retreat, Retro Staycations, is situated.