Maverick Sabre to headline G-Fest

Some of Britain's biggest urban and soul artists are coming to Preston this September 8th to star at the Guild music extravaganza, G-Fest.

A host of chart-topping stellar acts are confirmed to appear at the all-day music festival, with soul star Maverick Sabre headlining a stunning bill along with iconic urban performer Labrinth, former N-Dubz front-man Dappy and feisty R&B girl group Stooshe.

Richly inspired by soul and urban sounds, Maverick Sabre is famed for his eerie vocals and hypnotic guitar skills. The artist maintains broad appeal, including everything from singing on Chase and Status's No More Idols to performing on Later… with Jools Holland, and his peerless album Lonely Are The Brave reached no.2 in the UK charts earlier this year. Maverick Sabre is a sensational soulful performer, who headlines G-Fest with a rousing climax to the show.

Like fellow huge stars Labrinth and Dappy, Maverick Sabre's appearance at G-Fest follows a stand-out performance at BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend in June, and promises to be one of the highlights of the Preston Guild City Festival which begins on 31st August and lasts for 10 days. The full line-up also features the genre-splitting collective Clement Marfo & The Frontline, Northern Soul band The Milk and alternative hip-hop act Abandoman.

Preston Guild takes place once every 20 years. It is the world's only year-long festival with a history dating back more than 800 years, and is the only Guild still celebrated in the UK.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from the Guild Hall box office, over the phone - 0844 345 2012, or online at www.prestonguild2012.com. Tickets are priced at £18 if booked before 23rd August and £23 after this date. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

G-Fest
Saturday 8th September
@ Avenham Park, Preston, PR1 8JT
Maverick Sabre
Labrinth
Dappy
Stooshe
Clement Marfo & The Frontline
The Milk
Abandoman
12.30pm – 10.30pm
£18 before August 23rd / £23 after
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
www.prestonguild2012.com
Ticket hotline: 0844 345 2012