McFly to headline Dewsbury concert - pictures

Jul 3 2009 Huddersfield Daily Examiner

And, before the famous acts perform, audiences will be treated to some home-grown talent as the four winners of the ALIVE Battle of the Bands competition take to the stage.

Local bands are currently applying to take part by visiting www.alive.co.uk/battleofthebands.

This year’s event follows the runaway success of last year’s Party in the Park when The Script, Elliot Minor and Guillemots performed in Greenhead Park.

McFly were formed in London by Tom Fletcher (lead vocals/guitar/piano) and also consists of Danny Jones (lead vocals/guitar), Dougie Poynter (vocals/bass guitar) and Harry Judd (drums).

They were signed to the Island Records label from their launch (2004) until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records.

McFly’s debut album, Room on the 3rd Floor, debuted at number 1 in the UK album chart and is certified as double platinum. McFly are also the youngest band ever to have an album debut at number 1.

A month after the album was released, the band had their first UK headlining tour. The band’s second album, Wonderland, also went to No 1 when it was released in 2005. Their third album, Motion in the Ocean, was released in November 2006 and charted at 6 in the UK.

Party in the Park is a free non-ticketed event, which is part of a weekend of live music in Crow Nest Park.

Preceding Party in the Park is Songs in the Park on Saturday, August 22, which features the touring show Beyond the Barricade, a performance of the greatest hits from West End musicals.

Further information about Party in the Park is available at www.kirklees.gov.uk/concerts