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'It's massive for us and a long time coming...' popular Greater Manchester festival returns after five years
08.11.2023 - 19:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Details on how to get tickets to Rochdale’s renowned ‘Feel Good Festival’ in 2024 have finally been unveiled.
Early bird main stage passes are set to go on sale tomorrow at 10am, being priced at eight pounds for the first four hundred buyers.
After they sell out, general passes to the event will cost £15, with either ticket including an environmentally friendly multi-use cup for the first time in a council bid to tackle wastage.
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“I said we must do something very special when this festival returns home to Rochdale Town Hall Square after five long years”, said Rochdale Borough Councillor Janet Emsley, the cabinet member for safety, equity and reform.
“It’s going to be our biggest line-up yet – we can’t wait to welcome everyone back. To make it as good value as possible we are releasing these amazing value early bird tickets, so don’t miss out, book early.
“You’re going to have to wait a little longer to find out who’s playing, but it’ll be so worth it!”
Next year's festival, which is taking place on Saturday 10th of August, will see the venue switch back to its original location of Rochdale Town Hall for the first time in five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Town Hall being closed for vital restoration.
Though the festival’s line-up has not yet been released, organisers have promised that this year’s will be the best one yet.
Communications and Marketing Officer at Rochdale Council, Mark Roberts, who helps run the festival, said: “If you like having a good time, good music and fantastic food, it’s a great day.
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