Leicester is set to enjoy a brand new annual music event next year as One Big Day Out makes its debut at De Montfort Hall Gardens on May Bank Holiday, Saturday 30th April. The event will be headlined by The Brand New Heavies and tickets are on sale now priced at just £20, which includes free entry to the after-party hosted by Radio 6 DJ Don Letts at the O2 Academy.

The Brand New Heavies have sold millions of records worldwide with hits including Midnight At The Oasis, Dream On Dreamer You Are The Universe, Never Stop and more. Their headline slot is one of their only upcoming performances outside of London and their appearance is set to create great excitement amongst the music fans in Leicester and beyond.

Simon Bartholomew, founder member of The Brand New Heavies, had the following to say on how excited the band is to be playing at the inaugural One Big Day Out: “It's Party Time! We can't wait to play at Leicester's One Big Day Out, come on down for some funky fun and frolics one and all!”

Joining them on the line-up will be Original Rudeboy Neville Staple, formally of the Specials, with his full live Band, plus support from well renowned Midlands Outfit Stone Foundation, latest Acid Jazz signing New Street Adventure and Leicester favourites The Paradimes, Johnny and the Good Time Boys, The Funk Soul Collective with special guest Carol Leeming and DJ Tony Minvielle.

Event Director, Gareth John commented: “We are delighted at the lineup we have put together for One Big Day Out. The Brand New Heavies are an amazing live act and with the huge support bill at one of the Midlands best venues, De Montfort Hall Gardens, you are in for a fantastic day out’

Tickets for One Big Day Out are on sale now priced at just £20 until the end of October.

One Big Day Out 2016

De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, Leicestershire. LE1 7RU

Dates: 30th Apr 2016

Price: Tickets for adults (without camping) from £20.00