Prior   to   the   first   “Summertime   Special”   in   1994,   a   small   party   of   young   people   created   a fundraising   group   to   raise   funds   for   some   new   Christmas   lights   for   Withernea’s   public areas.   It   was   decided   by   Pete   Sudaby,   Kevin   Lythe   and   Keith   Hardcastle,   amongst   others, that   a   live   music   festival   was   a   good   way   to   generate   interest   and   also   attract   backing from   local   businesses   and   individual   donations.   This   idea   proved   extremely   successful and    local    businessman    Teddy    Clark    sponsored    the    1995    event    which    included    a performance   from   local   David   Bowie   tribute   master,   Les   Holdstock.   Les   has   featured several times since, in various line ups as David Bowie. Following   this   successful   period,   it   was   suggested   that   the   Withernsea   Town   Council should   get   involved   and   this   would   help   with   funding,   administration   and   growth   of   the concert.   The   council   arranged   a   committee   which   has   raised   funds   and   organised   the concert   since   1996.   Many   people   have   helped   and   been   involved   along   the   way   including the   Holderness   High   Riders   and   Low   siders   motorcycle   club,   who   managed   the   Bike   fest side   of   the   operation   for   many   years.   Following   many   changes   of   committee   members, chairmen    and    helpers,    we    still    have    an    amazing    team    of    dedicated    volunteers    who motivate, encourage and strive to make our next event the very best. Our   Summertime   Special   Music   Fest   &   Bike   fest   is   the   largest   free   concert   on   the Yorkshire   coast   and   is   a   full   weekend   of   fabulous   entertainment   for   all   the   family. Everyone    is    invited    to    our    weekend.    All    we    ask    for    in    return    is    good    behaviour, consideration   for   others   in   our   community   and   that   you   all   enjoy   the   2016   Withernsea Summertime   Special   Music   Fest   &   Bike   fest,   brought   to   you   by   our   committed   group   of members, friends and associates. Have a fantastic year, ride safe and Save these dates 5 ^th , 6 ^th  & 7 ^th  August 2016. Guy Moxon Chairman.

A Brief Statement About Withernsea Festivals