Stereophonics To Headline Extra Weekender

Wednesday, 25 May 2022 08:15

Stereophonics will headline the very first Friday night at Weekender Festival in September.

The event at the Royal Jersey Showground - the first since 2019 - has been extended to include an opening night show.

The Welsh rock band will be top billing on 2 September, making their first-ever appearance in the island.

Kelly Jones, Richard Jones, Adam Zindani and Jamie Morrison – have sold over 10 million records, and have now reached Number 1 with 8 of their 12 studio albums, after their latest release ‘Oochya’ went straight to the top of the album charts back in March.

Marking 25 years together, the Stereophonics' setlist is expected to include classic hits ‘Maybe Tomorrow’, ‘Have A Nice Day’ and ‘Dakota’ as well as their new material.

The band will be supported by UK Eurovision star Sam Ryder who came second to Ukraine at the competition in Turin this month performing his number 2 hit Space Man.

Sam Ryder is currently number 2 in the UK Singles Chart after giving the country its best Eurovision score in decades

Manchester indie-pop group Pale Waves are also lined-up to perform.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (27 May).

The Weekender festival will feature The Jacksons, Jax Jones, Tom Walker, Ella Henderson, The Proclaimers, and Sigala. More acts are expected to be added next week.

More from Jersey News

Jury finds Shay John Bester guilty of offences including rape

Shay John Bester has been found guilty, after going on trial for offences including six counts of rape against three young, vulnerable females.
African community groups express 'disappointment' with Deputy Ozouf sentencing

Friends of Africa Jersey and the Kenyans in Jersey Committee have come together to express their disappointment following Deputy Philip Ozouf's sentencing, and are calling for increased protection for workers who speak out about exploitation.
Island Energy to return to Royal Court over Mont Pinel gas explosion

Island Energy is set to return to the Royal Court to enter pleas after being charged by the Health and Safety Inspectorate over a gas explosion at Mont Pinel.
Jersey to introduce legal limit for PFAS in drinking water

A legal limit for PFAS in Jersey's drinking water will be introduced for the first time.
Jersey Electricity drops St Martin solar farm idea

Jersey Electricity has dropped plans for a solar farm on land in St Martin belonging to the King.
PPC won't move to block Deputy's return to States Assembly

The committee that oversees States Members' conduct says it won't being a proposition to further suspend Deputy Philip Ozouf following his conviction for immigration offences.
Jersey's next government urged to create laws preventing exploitation of workers

Charities in Jersey are urging politicians to prioritise drawing up laws to abolish modern-day slavery.
Philip Ozouf sentenced to 120 hours community service

Deputy Philip Ozouf has been sentenced to 120 hours community service and ordered to pay £5,000 for immigration offences.