Steam rally organisers hope for smooth weekend mix of music and machinery
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As well as its usual display of vintage machinery, the event on the town’s showground is featuring a musical festival for the first time.
This year visitors will be able to see a host of bands – with performances on the main stage taking place this evening, all day tomorrow and Sunday morning.
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Hide AdMusicians playing include ex-member of The Jam Bruce Foxton, Miles Gilderdale and Hazel O’Connor backed by the Subterraneans.
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Organisers are expecting record crowds despite heavy rain affecting numbers yesterday.
Joint organiser Simon Boak said: “There is a lot of music going on and more exhibits than ever, including 1,000 vintage vehicles, crafts and antiques stalls and model engine exhibitions – there’s loads of entertainment.
“I’m looking forward to a successful weekend and hopefully everything will run smoothly.
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Hide Ad“There’s already a great atmosphere with the music so it should be a fantastic event.”
The rally, which has been dubbed the biggest four-day spectacular in the UK, takes place until Sunday. About 30,000 visitors are set to descend on the showground.