FINAL plans are being put in place for a free live music festival across three weekends at Clacton Pier.
It will be the first time the event has been staged and if successful it could become a regular fixture on the calendar.
Clacton Live gets underway on June 13-14 with a celebration of deggae music with live bands and solo artists performing classics and crowd favourites from 1pm, ending at 8pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.
A strong list of performers has been lined up and will include artists from around London and Essex.
Saturday will see Blue Mountain, a five-piece band fronted by Christina Akasha, and Natural Right whose band members hail from Brighton, Reading and London.
One of the most sought after reggae soloists, Mitchell Joseph, will also take to the stage.
The next day sees four-piece band FYA, Runaway Bay and Reggae Falls performing.
The following weekend on June 20-21 will be themed around country music, with a Dolly Parton tribute, John Batteny, Cherie Pierce, Bubba Bill, Lauren Smith - aka the Goth Cowgirl - and line dancing with a DJ.
The final themed weekend on June 27-28 will feature best of British with the full line-up to be announced later this month.
Clacton Pier manager Harry Peek said he is excited about the addition to the events diary for 2026.
“We have been looking to add a purely music event for some time to fill the June slot before the school summer holidays begin,” he said.
“This free to attend festival will have something to suit all music tastes and acts will be appearing on a specially constructed stage in front of the Boardwalk Bar and Grill.
“Food, including new specialist vendors, and drink will be available to ensure all those turning up have a great time over what we hope will be three sunny weekends.
“There’s no booking or tickets – just come along and have a great time.”
Full details of Clacton Live can be found at www.clactonpier.co.uk.
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