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Olly Murs to headline GuilFest 2012

and Jimmy Cliff also confirmed for Saturday

By Scott Williams | Published:

GuilFest 2012 - Olly Murs
Photo credit: Hayley Edwards


Olly Murs, and Jimmy Cliff are the first acts announced for this summer's GuilFest, the three day family friendly festival which offers a multitude of different musical styles with classic and modern acts.

Olly Murs
Olly Murs is confirmed for a headline performance at GuilFest on Saturday 14th July.

The young singer-songwriter, musician, TV Presenter and X factor finalist will be showcasing his four number 1 singles 'Please Don't Let Me Go', 'In Case You Didn't Know', 'Heart Skips a Beat' and 'Dance With Me Tonight' alongside other crowd favourites from his two albums in a crowd pleasing set providing a fitting end to Saturday night on the Main Stage at Stoke Park, Guilford in Surrey.

Also confirmed for this year's laid-back festival is Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff who will also be performing on the Main Stage on Saturday. This will be his second appearance at GuilFest, and after his incredibly well received show in 2007. Expect a set of songs from his career which spans half a century including 'You Can Get It If You Really Want', and 'Many Rivers to Cross', and 'Sitting in Limbo', as well as his definitive cover versions of Cat Steven's 'Wild World' and Johnny Nash's 'I Can See Clearly Now' it's guaranteed to be an amazing performance in the sunshine in Guildford.

The festival held over the weekend of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th July 2012 features eight stages of live music hosting more than 200 acts, plus the eFestivals Cosmic Comedy Zone, Man in the Moon Theatre tent, Farmer Giles Barndance, street theatre, arts and crafts, delicious food and drink from all over the globe. For 2012's festival you can expect the return of famous stages such as the Rock Cave, the Dance Tent, the Punk Stage, and the Acoustic Lounge.

There will also be a late licensed 150 foot beer tent and cocktail bar, an extensive KidZone, an area totally devoted to fun and games with performers, rides, face painting, and even VIP guest appearances! Last year's festival featured children's icons Peppa Pig and Bob The Builder. On the Sunday there will be the annual Kids Parade, where the children get to show the rest of the festival what they have made over their weekend.

An adult weekend camping ticket is priced at £130, adult weekend tickets without camping are priced at £115, child (aged 12-15 years old) weekend with camping £80 and child weekend tickets without camping are priced at £65. A campervan ticket is priced at £60.

People aged 16 years and over at the time of the festival will have to buy an adult ticket. Anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over. Children aged 12-15 years old at the time of the festival will need to purchase a child's ticket. Children aged 11 years or younger at the time of the festival are admitted free accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.

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eFestivals is again proud to be a sponsor of GuilFest in 2012, as part of our commitment to put 10% of our turnover back into festivals.