West Lothian festival sees 70s music royalty headline

Party At The Palace in Linlithgow will bring a variety of performances from well-known artists and comedians as well as a selection of food and drink which the whole clan can enjoy.

A family friendly festival in West Lothian has announced a raft of local and iconic artists to headline the event.

Party At The Palace in Linlithgow will bring a variety of performances from well-known artists and comedians as well as a selection of food and drink which the whole clan can enjoy.

Brought in association with Favela, the event will take place across August 2 and 3. Acts from across the decades will perform to keep tiny tots and golden oldies entertained.

Saturday features new wave 70s band Squeeze as well as Tom Meighan, Bootleg Beatles, Gun, Sleeper, Carol Decker and Kenny Lee Roberts.

Meanwhile Sunday will see 70s disco group Boney M perform alongside Boyzlife, The Hoosiers, Stereo MC’s, GBX, The Smyths, Kevin McGuire, Stop The Clocks amongst many more.

The festival area is sold as being extremely spacious with lots of areas for families to chill out in between acts. The event is hosted by radio stars Cat Harvey and Ewen Cameron.

“I am absolutely buzzing to be back hosting the main stage at Party At The Palace which is such an amazing festival in the most gorgeous location,” Cat Harvey said.

“We fully intend to bring our usual brand of fun and nonsense to the mix and can’t wait to kick start the party.

“Squeeze and Boney M will be phenomenal headliners, and who doesn’t love a bit of GBX madness with our pal George Bowie? So get your dancing shoes/welllies looked out and we will see you there for the best weekend of the summer.”

“Cat and I can’t wait to get back on stage at Party at the Palace to add some fun and mayhem to a brilliant festival,” Ewen Cameron added.

“We shall have a few surprises up our sleeves and fully intend to get the brilliant PATP crowd involved every step of the way.

“It’s the best weekend of the year so gather your pals and get ready for a festival fun with a brilliant atmosphere . See you there…. Cat will bring you all Freddos.”

The team said they have changed things up from last year and have worked hard to take the festival back to its roots with a focus on family fun and a hassle-free experience for all.

“Party at the Palace is such an important weekend as it offers an opportunity for families to make magical musical memories together,” event director John Richardson said.

“The people in our local area have really embraced it and of course it brings visitors from all over the Central Belt and beyond into our lovely historic town.

“It’s about spending time with like-minded people enjoying brilliant live music from globally renowned artists as well as cult favourites and emerging talents from Scotland too.

“We want to celebrate the anthems of summers past but also shine a light on the people creating music future generations will love.

“It’s basically like a big family gathering, with great food and drinks and tickets at reasonable prices, a soundtrack with something for everyone and a welcoming, relaxed and safe atmosphere that really is the key to the whole event.

“It genuinely is a big party, YOUR party. We have an amazing crowd who bands absolutely love performing in front of!”

You can buy tickets for the event here.

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