Dirty Dreamers in NME and The Johnsons to join the Humber Fest Line Up

Top rock n roll band Dirty Dreamers get, not only a mention but a picture as well, in this week's NME as Walkman Breaking Bands contenders. This comes just ahead of Sunday's regional music festival to commemorate 25 years since the Humber Bridge was opened. Also hot of the press; local rioters The Johnsons will be joining the Dirty Dreamers on the Main Stage for the nine hour music marathon. There will be a shuttle bus running from the information centre Humber Bridge Country Park at a cost of 50p each way.

Tickets still available on the card booking line 0870125 8888 priced at £4.00 till 4pm today. Then available from Mark at the Linnet and Lark or on the gate on the day for £5.00

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