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"Hot Chocolate" to perform Salado Alto Fiesta
JFM Radio has confirmed that "GREG BANNIS" The Lead Singer of Hot Chocolate is to play at the Salado Alto Fiesta..
JFM Radio has confirmed that "GREG BANNIS" The Lead Singer of Hot Chocolate is to play at the Salado Alto Fiesta Abanilla on the 26th September 2010
Greg has been the front man for the last 17 years of one of the most successful bands in British pop history, his new album has recently entered the charts in Austria at number 10. Greg will be performing all the Hot Chocolate hits on the 25th as well as hits of some of his favourite artists.
Greg Bannis preformed on Televisions “Stars in their eye’s†back in 1994 with Hot Chocolate’s “You Sexy Thingâ€. Greg got to hear that the group were looking for a new singer and he applied for the job. The band were reluctant at first but when they got together.. well the rest is history.
Greg will be live on stage at the Salado Alto Fiesta at 1am on the 25th September, don’t miss this opportunity to see the front man of one of the most successful bands in British pop history. Check out the YouTube links at the bottom of this page.
FIESTAS DEL SALADO ALTO SEPTIEMBRE 2010
In Honor A Su Patrona La Virgen De La Purismia Concepcion
PROGRAMME
24 - 26 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 24TH
Volley od Rockets Marking the start of the Festival
The fiesta starts with the shots of rockets; well they start first thing in the morning and go on all day.
23.00 - Grand Ball starring the Band "Shakara"
The Great Dancing Ball starts with Shakara providing the music, they’re great.
01.00 - "Sonia Armela" and a dance contest with prizes
The Dancing Contest starts at 1am, and you have had 7 hours of drinking so far so you should be great! And yep there are prizes for the best dancing. (Please note the birdie song dance will not cut it here)
13.00 - Traditional chocolate refreshments offered by the organisers of the fiestas.
If your still standing it’s the Great Chocolate served buy the commission of the festivals, if you love chocolate then you do NOT want to miss this. The Chocolate is real; yes real chocolate served up in a cup with a piece of cake. If you can’t stay up for the rest set your alarm to get up and have the Chocolate, it's great!
The bar Alegria del Salado will stay open as long as there are people drinking and having fun. However they do close at 6/7 to clear up and re stock for the next day. ( we found this out last year..lol)
SATURDAY 25TH
Volley of Rockets at Dawn
Yep you guessed it, more rockets throughout most of the day, just to remind you that you have another night of fun coming up!
Again most people will start to turn up at the bar Alegria del Salado from 7pm onward; however you will find the car park next to the bar has been turned into a restaurant. The bar Alagria del Salado offers the best section of Spanish Tapas around, just ask the waiter to bring you the same as the Spanish people on the next table are having, you will not go wrong. BUT you will need to book your table at least a week before. Call 968 68 03 94 to book your table
20.00 - Street Parade with the band "Charanga Bocana"
Great street parade with the band “Charanga Bocana†of Fortuna.
21.00 - Service and Floral Offering in honour of our patron, Saint Of The Inmaclate Conception
Held by the local priest Juan Matias and accompanied by the choir "Banking Cruz"
23.00 - Grand Ball With The Orchestra "Amanecer"
01.00 - Live on stage "GREG BANNIS" The leag singer of "Hot Chocolate
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02.00 - Fireworks Display
Fireworks show by Pirotecnia Torres.
05.00 - Free "Gachasmigas Ruleras"
Sponsored by the Fiestas Organising Committee.
SUNDAY 26TH
18.30 - Foam Party with a Disco and Snacks
Ok its Sunday, and you have made it!
From 18.30 is when the fun really starts. There is a Disco with…... the biggest foam machine you have ever seen!, believe me this thing fills the car park up with foam, so put on something you don’t mind getting wrecked.
The Commission Of Festivals would like to thank you for all you support and donations to make the Salado Alto Festival Abanilla possible
Please Note: Times are guidelines, its Spain, but have a great time.
YouTube Links
Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss Donauinselfest 2010
Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It Donauinselfest 2010