80's Hit Singer Owen Paul Joins Line-Up For Hale Barns Carnival

Hale Barns Carnival returns for its third year this Summer, and today (Thursday 14 February) organisers have announced another performer to the star-studded line-up.

Due to phenomenal demand, another headline act has been added to the line-up - singing star Owen Paul - who shot to fame with the song My Favourite Waste of Time - will join fellow 80s singers Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp and Nathan Moore from Brother Beyond, and disco and soul legends Odyssey and The Real Thing.

Hale Barns Carnival 2019 takes place across the weekend of Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July 2019.

Organised by Hale Barns Events, the carnival promises fun for all the family including traditional fun fair, artisan food village - and an all-star live concert each evening to perfectly round off two fantastic days.

Daytime entry to Hale Barns Carnival is free between 12pm and 5pm on both days. The evening concerts are ticketed, gates open at 6pm with the concerts starting at 7.30pm. All 100% of the ticket revenue will go towards community projects.

Owen Paul will join Martin Kemp and Nathan Moore on the B&M Stage for an 80s-themed concert on the Sunday night.

Scottish Owen Paul was a teenage apprentice for Celtic, but swapped football pitches for music and stages and later became the lead singer with Glasgow band Venigmas.

However, it was as a solo artist that he enjoyed his biggest chart hit, reaching number 3 in the charts in 1986 with his version of the classic, My Favourite Waste of Time. Owen is now a regular performer at many big 80s music festivals.

Max Eden from Hale Barns Events commented: "This year is most definitely our biggest line-up to date, and I'm excited to announce that we can add yet another brilliant performer to the programme. I must admit having seen Owen Paul perform at another festival. His energy on stage was infectious and just perfect for Hale Barns Carnival 2019. This is going to be a year to remember for sure!"

Martin Kemp will headline the Sunday evening concert with a Back To The 80s DJ set , as well as some Spandau Ballet classics to entertain the crowd. As a member of Spandau Ballet, Martin enjoyed worldwide fame with hits including Only When You Leave, Through the Barricades, True, and Gold. A successful TV and film career also followed with roles in EastEnders and The Krays, as well as TV appearances on Celebrity Island, and judging on BBC talent show Let It Shine.

Nathan Moore was the front man of boy band Brother Beyond. Formed in 1987, they had a string of Top 40 hits including The Harder I Try, produced by Stock, Aitken & Waterman.

Saturday evening's concert shines a spotlight on disco and soul spotlight with live performances from The Real Thing and Odyssey.

Odyssey return to Hale Barns direct from the USA due to popular demand to play to their "favourite audience". Odyssey played at the very first Hale Barns Carnival in 2017 - and they're set to wow audiences for a second time with hits including Use It Up & Wear It Out, Native New Yorker, Inside Out, and the iconic disco anthem Going Back To My Roots.

Liverpool soul legends The Real Thing feature original band members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith. The group will perform their top selling hits including You To Me Are Everything, Can't Get By Without You, and Feel The Force.

Organisers Hale Barns Events are once again inviting visitors to enjoy the daytime carnival experience free of charge between 12pm and 5pm. Complimentary admission is made possible thanks to the support of event sponsors including Benchmark Security Group.

Daytime activities include more than 100 attractions including falconry displays, magic illusionists, traditional fun fair rides, and an artisan market.

Live entertainment during both days includes talented local acts on the main stage, including award-winning tribute acts celebrating the music of Bananarama, Status Quo, and Duran Duran.

The weekend's programme will open at 12pm on the Saturday with a special performance from the Manchester Survivors Choir on the B&M Stage. The choir is made up of survivors and people directly affected by the Manchester Arena bomb attack in 2017.

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