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80s Mix Tape 2024

Name: 80s Mix Tape 2024
Start: 2024-08-30T15:00:00+0000
End: 2024-08-30T19:00:00+0000
Location: Darley Park

Part of The Darley Park Weekender

Fri 30 Aug 2024

Darley Park

Running Time: 4 hours - approximate

BSL Signed Performance

Standing Event

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About the Event

Dust off your shoulder pads for a nostalgic night of music featuring Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes and Scott Mills.

80s Mix Tape, now in its third year, will be transporting us back to the era where leggings were a staple, and the music was epic.

Jason Donovan broke many hearts in the 80s as boy-next-door Scott Robinson in Neighbours, before going on to top the charts alongside co-star Kylie Minogue with Especially for You. His career as popstar and actor went stellar, with highlights including 1989 album Ten Good Reasons multiple productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the West End.

Chesney Hawkes rose to fame with massive number one hit The One and Only and went on to have a varied career as popstar, musical theatre actor and television personality.

DJ Scott Mills has been ruling the BBC Radio 1 and 2 airwaves since 1998, after starting his career in the 80s aged just 16. He’ll take the party up a notch as he takes to the decks performing a banging 80s DJ set.

Joining them we also have The 80s Reunion, this four piece tribute act authentically recreate the look and sound of the 1980s. With awesome dancers and a live band they will recreate some of the very best chart-topping hits from 80s icons such as Duran Duran, The Human League, Madonna, Eurythmics and more.

Local Derby band Cassette Roulette are a 5-piece band made up of full-time professional musicians and two of the best female singers around. They’ve entertained crowds at hundreds of events across the UK, playing the perfect mix of old favourites and modern classics to keep the dance-floor full, all killer no filler!

Round up your friends and family, and get your hair curlers ready for more 80s magic in 2024 in the beautiful surroundings of Darley Park.

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Sponsored by Circulayo, HUU B, University of Derby, Tomato Energy, Sami Tipi, Ward Recycling, Bloc Digital and Fortitude MSP. This event will be hosted by presenters from BBC Radio Derby.

View a map of The Darley Park Weekender site here.

Timings

15:00 - Gates open

16:15 - 17:15 Cassette Roulette

17:45 - 18:30 80s Reunion

19:00 - 19:30 Chesney Hawkes

20:00 - 21:00 Jason Donovan

21:30 - 22:30 Scott Mills

*Timings are approximate and subject to change. Please allow plenty of time and be prepared for extra security measures. We respectfully ask for your cooperation on bag searches and approaches from security personnel to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.

Please note under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

More Information

Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities at this event. To ensure a secure and fun experience for everyone, including other park users, we have important safety measures and restrictions in place. Please familiarise yourself with this information. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us before or during the event.

Please check the weather forecast before the event and dress accordingly. We're hoping for sunshine!

Getting here

We encourage eco-friendly and active travel options like walking, cycling or using public transport where possible.

The main event entrance is by the river footpath, with signs in the park to guide you.

If you are coming by taxi there is a drop off/pick up point at Parker’s Piece Car Park (101 City Rd, Little Chester, Derby DE1 3RP). This is a 13 minute, 0.6mile walk to the event entrance and therefore may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Parking

A bike parking area is located outside the event entrance (bikes left at your own risk).
Limited pre-booked car parking is available at Deans Field for £10 per car (accessible via Darley Street).
Off-site parking options are also available at Chapel Street, Darwin Place and other city centre car parks
Blue Badge holders can park at the Darley Street car park, Poplar Row, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DU (pre-bookable when purchasing tickets for the Accessible Viewing Area or Wheelchair Viewing Platform). Visit The Darley Park Weekender Access page for information on the accessible entrance.

Entry and security

The on-site box office, located near the entrance, allows collection of pre-purchased tickets and purchases on the day (subject to availability).

Last entry for the event will be 9pm on Friday and Saturday and 8:30pm on Sunday.

Please arrive early to ensure enough time to go through the search points. Please read further down to see what can and cannot be brought into the events. Security will search you and your bag upon entry, including the use of search wands. You could also be searched once you are in the event.

Security personnel will be present both inside and outside the event for your safety. CCTV cameras will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. We collaborate closely with police and emergency services for a secure event. There will be police patrols around the event and local area. If you see something that doesn’t look right, let a member of security or the police know straight away.

What you can bring to the event

Only assistance and guide dogs are allowed
One small bag per person (maximum size: 45cm x 25cm x 20cm)
One camping chair or blanket per person for seating
Prams or pushchairs for small children & babies are allowed, as are wheelchairs and specialised pushchairs or mobility aids for older children and individuals with additional needs. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all attendees. For detailed information on accessible facilities and any specific requirements, please visit The Darley Park Weekender Access page or contact us directly.
Food & drink
Food and drink (including alcohol) will be available to buy at the events - card and cash payments are accepted.

Within the permitted bag size (45cm x 25cm x 20cm), for personal consumption, you can bring:
- food
- sealed soft drink and water non-glass bottles/cartons (up to 500ml)
- empty plastic/metal bottles/flasks (up to 1L) for refilling at free cold and hot water stations
- alcohol, only as follows:
  - Friday or Saturday – no alcohol can be brought into the events
  - Sunday – limited alcohol allowed into the event:
    - four unopened cans of beer/cider/wine/premixed spirits per adult
      OR
    - sealed plastic bottle(s) of wine/prosecco/champagne - up to 75cl per adult
  - Children under 18 cannot bring alcohol.
  - Challenge 25 is in effect. Be prepared to show a valid photo ID (passport, driving license, or PASS ID) at the entrances and inside the event when purchasing or drinking alcohol.
- No glass items permitted, including glass bottles and drinking glasses.
- If you need to bring unsealed baby milk/formula please contact us ahead of the event or for late/on the day bookers, on arrival at the event

You cannot bring any of the following to the event

Glass or ceramic items (including bottles, glasses, cups, jars, etc)
Knives or cutlery (except wooden and plastic)
Trolleys, hampers or cool boxes (cool bags are allowed within the specified bag size limits: 45cm x 25cm x 20cm). A trolley park area is located outside the event entrance (trolleys left at your own risk).
Barbecues (including disposable barbeques and camping stoves)
Medication, unless recognisable or accompanied by a doctor’s note or prescription.
Flags, flag poles, large umbrellas (1 metre or more), selfie stick
Shelters (tents, gazebos), kites and tables
Bikes cannot be brought into the event area – a bike parking area is located outside the event entrance (bikes left at your own risk).
Flammable items (flaming torches, fireworks, candles, lanterns, etc).
Generators, spray cans, aerosols, smoke or gas devices/canisters/cylinders.
Sound systems, megaphones or air-horns.
Weapons, dangerous items or lasers.
Unidentifiable substances or illegal drugs.
Aerial vehicles/devices (drones).
Zoom lenses or professional filming equipment.
Unauthorised merchandise, including any goods using unauthorised event logos or unofficial tabards, unauthorised reflective jackets.

Any items left at entrances or confiscated will be disposed of and cannot be returned upon exiting the site.

Terms & conditions

All standard booking terms and conditions apply, including:

tickets are non-refundable.
the event will not be cancelled unless there's a health and safety risk.

Additional, terms and conditions for this event:

No re-admission once you leave the event.
For safety reasons, and to ensure the comfort of those attending the event, the management reserves the right to reduce the overall footprint of your chosen seating area.
Darley Park is open to the public except for the event area.

At the event

WARNING: Smoke machines, strobe lights, pyrotechnics, and other effects may be in use at this event.
View a map of The Darley Park Weekender site
Toilets are located near the entrance and by the stage.
Unfortunately, no cloakroom or storage are available.

Access

Please visit The Darley Park Weekender Access page for information on the Accessible entrance and area, viewing platforms and more.

Access information

Resident info

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