Local talent at Taste Fest

This year's event boasts a red-hot line-up of world class entertainment acts including an impressive array of top-class local talent which will cater to a wide range of diverse musical tastes.

Bon Jovi tribute band Con Jovi who are based in Lurgan and Portadown are performing on Saturday, August 7 followed by Flash Harry – fronted by Lurgan's Harry Hamilton and with John 'Click' Cleland on bass.

The Taste Fest, which this year has an extended run from August 4 to 8 in Belfast's Botanic Gardens, has 20 impressive acts scheduled to perform to an expected 30,000 visitors. The musical entertainment on offer ranges from classic rock to blues and soul, from retro 80s sounds to modern folk and encompasses swing, rockabilly, jazz and jive along the way.

Headlining the opening night will be Belfast's very own Maurice Jay's Pleasuredome – the six piece 80s tribute band who will be taking the audience back in time to revisit the iconic hits of Blondie, Duran Duran, Wham and many others.

On Thursday night, making a return to Taste Fest for the second consecutive year is Rumours of Fleetwood Mac performing the 'Ultimate Celebration Concert' to Fleetwood Mac.

Friday, August 6 will see Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers performing some of the bands classic 70s hits including 'Bye-Bye Baby' and 'Shang-a-Lang'. Get set for a night of flares, tartan and more than a little 'Summer Love Sensation'.

Con Jovi and Flash Harry take to the stage on Saturday while Sunday night sees The Rat Pack Vegas headline.

For further information on the full entertainment line up and to pre-book tickets and 'Taste Fest Packages' online visit www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com