Elvana and Marc Almond among new acts added to Live from the Drive-In lineup
Posted on: 14 Jul 2020More acts join the Live from the Drive-In lineup at Filton Airfield.
Elvana, Those Damn Crows, Illuminate with LZ7 and Marc Almond are the new names on the lineup for Live from the Drive-In concert series, set to be staged at the former Airfield in Filton this summer.
The Live from the Drive-In concert series, launched by Live Nation, will see some of the biggest names in UK music perform with full concert production at socially-distanced events.
The first wave of acts announced for the Bristol series included Mike Skinner and The Streets, Dizzee Rascal and The Zutons. Since, dozens more gigs and family shows have joined the schedule.
Tickets for news shows go on sale this Friday, 17 July at 10:00. Get yours here.
Elvana (aka Elvis fronted Nirvana) is one of the new acts announced for Live from the Drive-In
So, who are the news acts on the schedule?
Those Damn Crows is a hard-hitting rock band from Wales.
Since their formation in 2014, the band has amassed a loyal following, having played at festivals like Download, Giants Of Rock and Planet Rockstock. They'll be performing at the former Airfield on Friday 31 July.
Next up, on Saturday 8 August, catch Illuminate, with LZ7, Martin Smith and Social Beingz.
Next up, Elvis fronted Nirvana aka Elvana will take to the drive-in stage on Friday 21 August. Expect authentic Nirvana instrumentation with Elvis Presley's biggest hits.
Then on Saturday 5 September, catch singer-songwriter Marc Almond with Hits Past & Present. Before Almond embarked upon his prolific solo career, he formed part of the 80s new wave duo, Soft Cell.
Watch: Artists' impression of what to expect at Live from the Drive-In
Complete with concert-quality sound, full lighting and LED screens, each event will have space to host around 300 cars.
In Bristol, the series will run from the end of July until the end of September at the former Airfield in Filton, with up to six live events per week. View the full schedule here.
At each event, attendees will be allocated a designated area to park, with space next to their vehicle to sit, stand and dance. Cars will be distanced from each other.
When the series was announced, Peter Taylor, a Live Nation Promoter said: “We are excited to bring Utilita Live from rhe Drive-In to fans across the UK.
"This outdoor concert series was created as a way to reimagine the live music experience during a time of social distancing by allowing fans to enjoy concerts in the safest way possible."
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