This is ‘Live at Arley Hall’s’ 3rd year of hosting the event, a 3-day concert extravaganza of 70’s and 80’s music by superstar musicians performing their chart topping hits, and today is the 2nd day of the event in Cheshire with a feast of music to sing and dance along to with plenty of tasty food and drinks available.
Arley Hall is famous for its appearance in the hit series ‘Peaky Blinders’ as lead character Thomas Shelby’s 15th century homestead and for many other films, and is set within 15 acres of gardens, it’s also the perfect setting for a fabulous concert like this.
Although the weather was a wet one, it certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd who still managed to dance and sing alongside the stage to the compilation of hits wonderfully performed. Some of the crowd had dressed up in supporting 70’s and 80’s attire with wigs to complement their look, adding frivolity and humour to the vibe. The VIP area did however provide shelter under marquees.
Today’s headliner is Imagination, plus the fabulous 5 star, The Real Thing, Jackie Graham, Romina Johnson and Livin’ Joy. This year’s charity beneficiary of the event is ‘The David Lewis Health Foundation’ who provide residential care, support and education for people with complex needs.
Many brought their own picnics but there was a wide choice of street food vendors to choose from, a cocktail bar, Truckle & Tipple cheese & charcuterie bar, local traders serving wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, Thai, Greek and Jamaican cuisines, crepes, ice creams and sweet treats.
The DJ Tom Finkill did a sterling job announcing and filling in between the acts and Livin’ Joy Italian Dance House group kicked off proceedings with Luzahnn Taylor belting out ‘Don’t Stop Movin’, ‘Dreamer’ and ‘Follow The Rules’ to an excited crowd. Romina Johnson was up next singing her hit ‘Movin’ Too Fast’ and sang covers of many other artists. Next up were 5 Star, their lead singer Deniece Pearson and my personal favourite of the evening, singing solo ‘System Addict, Rain or Shine' and 'Can’t Wait Another Minute’ was fabulous. Her two backing dancers later walked amongst the crowd on stilts posing for photos as they strode around.
Liverpool soul legends The Real Thing were up next singing ‘Can You Feel The Force', 'You To Me Are Everything', 'Can’t Get By Without You’ followed by Jackie Graham singing ‘Could It Be I’m Falling In Love', 'Round And Around' and 'Set Me free.’
The headlining act concluded the day’s line up, with the brilliantly talented Leee John of Imagination singing ‘Just an Illusion, Body Talk and Flashback’ and many more to a rip-roaring crowd.
Today’s event was a thoroughly enjoyable day to get together and spend time with family and friends had a fabulous firework finale planned to round up the evening’s musical extravaganza.
Appearing on 17th May at Arley Hall’s ‘Glam 70’s Revival’ concert are tribute acts for Bay City Rollers, Mud, Bowie, Abba Revival and Total Rex.
Reviewer - Jill Ollerton
On - 16.05.26
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