Westlife and Boyzone duo to perform at new Holyhead festival
A number of other bands from North Wales will also perform at what is being called 'Holyhead's biggest-ever outdoor music festival'.
As well as live music, the family-friendly event will feature food vendors, activities, and more.
Tickets are available now from £15 via www.partyinyparc.co.uk.
A promotional poster for Party in Y Parc (Image: Submitted) Nick Murphy, tourism officer at Holyhead Town Council, said: 'Following on from Holyhead Town Council's successful A Night of Lights event at Christmas, this is another fantastic initiative that highlights how forward-thinking and community-focused Holyhead Town Council is becoming.
'Many have asked if this is a tribute festival - I can assure you it is not, and Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy and really looking forward to putting on a show on the island!'
Keith Duffy (Boyzone) said: 'The whole concept of the band at the start was that we wanted to do an autobiographical show.
"We wanted to tell our life experiences through the music rather than write it in a book. So, we created Boyzlife!
'Now, our collaboration brings together the nostalgic appeal of Boyzone and Westlife, together with an amazing live show.'
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