Following a year out due to the closure of Robin Hill, it has been confirmed that The Woodland Sessions – a series of multi-genre outdoor summer shows – will relaunch this year as The Big Beach Weekender, taking place in Ryde between 11th-13th July 2024. Whilst acts have not yet been announced, 3 shows have been confirmed as taking place on consecutive evenings on Ryde Harbour Beach, with the support of Ryde Town Council. Big Beach Comedy will feature on Thursday 11th July, promising a lineup of 4 top TV familiar comedians, with the Big Beach Party the following night and Big Beach Dance rounding off the shows on Saturday 13th July. Comedians such as Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Rich Hall, internationally renowned singer-songwriter Katie Melua, the UK’s best-selling classical artist Russell Watson and Drum n Bass superstars Sigma all appeared at The Woodland Sessions, under the banner of ‘exceptional talent in an exceptional setting’. Keith Penny, Event Producer at Island-based events company ….with a difference, has said:
“We’re delighted to be relaunching our shows in Ryde this summer. The Woodland Sessions were starting to build strong brand recognition and a high quality reputation, which proved attractive to Ryde Town Council when they heard we were looking for a new “exceptional setting”, and they have been truly supportive in making this happen. “There is so much positive work going on in Ryde at the moment. The refurbishment of the pier, the travel interchange & esplanade, the successful bid for the £20m “levelling up” grant, and the redevelopment of “Department”, are just a few examples. The town is starting to be recognised both on the Island and the mainland, as a creative, cultural hub and whilst we take nothing for granted, we hope our shows bring a new, welcome dimension that will become a core part of that in future years”.
Acts will be announced this month, along with the launch of ticket sales and the event website.
Still a turd town with expensive parking. As they say you can’t polish a turd.
You can certainly try though, John. Don’t be defeatist.
“As they say you can’t polish a turd.”
Myth busters proved that say wrong years ago. You can polish a turd!
If you can’t polish it you can always roll it in glitter
Such a sad person to seek attention this way.
Watch out for the G’estapo Enforcement Officers
they are like a bad Rash.
I am surprised they aren’t slapping tickets on vehicles
that are driving along the road.
Horrible B’stards, what a great advert they are for
Holidaymakers
Derek Sandy again no doubt. God help us.
Always makes for a great day out and a boost to the island.
Needles on the beach,turds in the sea,zombiefied smackheads galore,gonna be great!
Don’t forget the dog shit despite the fact it is illegal to take a dog on most of the beach in the summer.
Cant help feeling these events will be a lot better for the non attendance of most the posters on this thread.