Sunday 14th July 2024

Gates Open at 1pm

Tickets for Music in the Park 2024 are sold out!

Many thanks for your loyal support and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday. We are really sorry if you missed out. Gates open at 1pm for ticket holders to secure their perfect spot.


You can find out more information about the event day here. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for event updates.


A big THANK YOU to our sponsors and supporters for making this event possible.

About Music in the Park

Music in the Park - the most popular music event in Penarth is back!

  • Advance tickets are essential - The tickets are £7.50 (+50p booking fee) per adult and £2.50 (+17p booking fee) for children aged 4 to 16 years. Children 3 years and under are free. The cost of tickets covers the ever growing cost of the event such as rental of toilets, stage, park clean up, security and more. You can purchase tickets here.
  • Volunteering opportunities are available! Free tickets for anyone who can offer a minimum of 2 hours of time commitment on the day of the event (various time slots available). If you are interested email us at chair@friendsofbellevue.org.uk and be part of this iconic event
  • Food - The supporters of albert primary (SOAP) are running a food stall including sweets, crisps and baked goods. The Big Fresh Catering Company will be on hand provide drinks, ice creams and slushies! There will be no hot food vendors on site - everyone is encouraged to bring their own picnics, if needed.
  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular event updates.
  • See the FAQ for more information.

Of course, its all about the Music! You should expect to see our exceptionally talented local bands playing non-stop from 2pm until 7pm. Music in the Park is one of many events organised by Friends of Belle Vue (FOBV). FOBV is a small, but dedicated, group of volunteers who work all year around to improve the park and arrange community focused, not for profit, events.

Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the support of our proud sponsors and partners. Thank you!

Event Day

Below are the most important things you need to know about Music in the Park 2024:

  • Park Opening: Gates will be open from 1pm for Ticket Holders to secure their perfect spot. Prior to 1pm the park is closed so everything can be safely set up prior to the start of event.

  • Getting Around: There are a number of changes the usual entry and exit points in the Park as per the map below. The entry points for advance ticket holders are the gates opposite Albert Road Methodist Church or St Augustine’s Church. The gate on Albert Crescent, near the main community centre entrance is reserved for the bands and volunteers. The gate on Belle Vue Terrace is for exit only and the gate nearest Albert Road School will be locked for the entire event.

  • Ticket scanning: If you have access to the tickets on your smartphone or tablet, you don’t need to print the tickets. If you are using electronic tickets, please have the ticket open and your screen brightness set to maximum as you approach the park gates.

  • Re-entry: You can leave the event but if you would like to return, please get your hands stamped by one of our volunteers before leaving the event.

  • Food: As we’re going back to our roots this year there won’t be any hot food, so please remember to bring what you need. Drinks and Ice cream will be available from the Kiosk window of the community centre

  • Bowls: Open to all, the Bowling Club are doing their target bowls session. It’s great fun and as always there’ll be a prize on offer!

  • Reducing Waste: Please support us in minimising the waste from this years Music in the Park!

    • Love the Park, Leave no trace - take your litter home or use the dedicated recycling bins throughout the park
    • Water - The park has been lucky enough to have a water fountain for a number of years, please bring your refillable water bottles or cups along

  • Alcohol: There are no specific restrictions on the consumption of alcohol at Belle Vue Park however BUT can we remind you to please drink responsibly and consider this is family oriented event. No Alcohol is for sale at the event. Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and the on site security team are on hand to ensure the event runs smoothly

  • Dogs: Music in the Park is not a suitable venue for Dogs or other domestic animals. Pets will not be permitted to enter Music in the Park 2024.

     

Line Up

Music in the Park 2024 features a fantastic variety of exceptional and popular local talent! Here is the current line up, as of 16th June 2024


Frankie wood is a 15yr old singer songwriter from Penarth and the next generation of the musical family The Woods to take to the Music in the Park stage. It’s been a roller coaster 12 months for Frankie after releasing her debut single ‘Thoughts inside my head’ a song written in support of mental health awareness in young people was released in April 23. Her follow up singles ‘Take A Chance (on this Romance)’ and ‘Flip of A Coin’ can regularly be heard on the Bro Radio play list. Frankie is no stranger to the stage having performed at venues and events including the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, St David’s Hall, and PLTC & Barry Island Music Festivals. The Stanwell School student has appeared in several school productions both on the stage and in the orchestra. Frankie’s music is available to stream/ download form Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon music & YouTube. Instagram & Tik Tok

The Ralities A band that writes and plays all of our own material. Influenced by Northern Soul, pop, soft rock and funk. We hope to see your toes tapping along to our catchy and unforgettable rhythms.

Karmen Field are a Penarth based, heavy, progressive rock band, with influences from 90s grunge and 80s metal. Inspired by rhythmic grooves and blues vocals, they write songs with riffs for days and angry, passionate lyrics. Karmen Field have already released two original music videos, an album, and five singles, and are overjoyed to be releasing their third music video in June, (which was filmed in Lavernock), for the long awaited fan favourite, “Sticky Jam". Discover our music or follow us here

Little Rock – Little Rock are a trio with vocal harmonies and a rocking sound. With Choppo on bass, Geoff on guitar and stomper we have a solid feel topped off with Joan on main vocals. It all adds up to an enjoyable time!

The Snorklers - Hugely popular local favourites, played at every one of the Music in the Park festivals so far. All the right notes, not necessarily in the right order. Available for funerals, bar mitzvahs and arenas! A mixture of great covers, something for everyone. Don’t miss this lot!

Graffiti Formed in 1995, Graffiti are a fantastic four piece covers band that will take you on a musical journey through the best covers music from the 70’s right up to current day. With a repertoire of Pop, Rock, Funk, Disco & Electronica, there is something for everybody!

The Woods - Penarth based band, The Woods hail from the wealth of musical talent that Penarth has to offer. With a repertoire including tried and tested classics from The Beatles and Rolling Stones to the latest rock & pop tunes from The Kings of Leon and The Vaccines, The Woods have firmly established themselves as one of the most popular cover bands in the area.

 

Bucks Shizz and friends Buck Shizz as a gigging unit have been around for a couple of years now and consist of Simon Buck on guitar and vocals and Shirani James on sax, flute and clarinet. Regularly performing as a duo or with expanded line-ups, this year's event sees them teaming up with some old friends Steve Best (bass), Simon Adams (drums) and Gareth Jones (keyboards) for a one-off eclectic set ranging from funk to punk! For info on the band please check out the Buck Shizz Facebook page or our website

FAQ

  • Why are tickets required for entry?

    The increase in event management and health & safety requirements of Music in the Park has meant the format of previous years events wasn’t sustainable and in order for the event to continue, it needed to change. The Friends of Belle Vue Park is a registered charity (No:1109145) whose purpose is to help improve the park, promote use of the park and put on events for the benefit of the community. The committee are a small group of volunteers who give up their own time to arrange Music in the Park and the other events we do, as well as improve the quality of the park such as painting the railings.


    The event has, in recent years, attracted around 2,000 people over the day. We have a duty, when we put on events, to ensure we comply with health & safety requirements to ensure that people can safely enjoy the event.


    This is a big event and there are significant costs involved in hosting Music in the Park which include insurance, rental of stage & sound, security team and toilets, and purchasing signs and printing. Sadly, due to budget constraints, the help traditionally provided by the Vale of Glamorgan Council towards event costs has been cut.


    The funds raised from ticket sales all go towards the cost of putting on Music in the Park. Any surplus these will be used for other events and activities for the whole community to enjoy.


    Thank you for your support and understanding!

  • How much are the tickets and who needs them?

    Advance tickets are essential - The tickets are £7.50 (+50p booking fee) per adult and £2.50 (+17p booking fee) for children 4 to 16 years old. Children 3 years and under are free. A maximum of 6 tickets can be booked per person.

  • Can I purchase food and drink on the day?

    As we're going back to our roots this year, there will be no hot food stalls in the Park for Music in the Park 2024. Drinks, ice cream and slushies will be available from the kiosk window of the community centre

  • Can I use the park on the day of the event without a ticket?

    The park will be closed on the day of event to ticket holders only and will not reopen to the public until the following morning. The Music starts at 2pm, gates will be open for 1pm.

  • Can I consume alcohol at Music in the Park?

    There are currently no specific restrictions on the consumption of alcohol at Belle Vue Park for Music in the Park BUT can we remind you to please drink responsibility and consider this is family oriented event. There will be no alcohol sales in the Park

  • Can I re-enter the Park after leaving?

    Anyone wanting to leave and re-enter the park during the event will need to ensure they get their hand stamped upon exit.

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