Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, today announces family programming curated by Camp Bestival confirmed for Utilita Live From The Drive-In – a series of live drive-in concerts situated across 12 venues in the U.K. Sparking the imagination of children of all ages, where the interactive fun is limitless, Dinosaur World Live, The Tiger That Came To Tea, Justin Live!, Dick & Dom, Horrible Histories and Brainiac Live will schedule performances across the country. For more information including complete performance schedules, new dates added and ticket availability please visit livenation.co.uk/utilitalivefromthedrivein.

Live Nation is reimagining the live experience during a time of social distancing by allowing fans to enjoy concerts and family immersive events in a one-of-a-kind drive-in setting from their own private individual viewing zones next to their cars. Designed to comply with all official guidelines, Utilita Live From The Drive-In will deliver the U.K.’s premier drive-in experience featuring a series of music concerts, theatre performances, comedy shows and family experiences this Summer.

Dinosaur World Live: Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

The Tiger Who Came To Tea: Based on Britain’s best-loved picture book by Judith Kerr, the Olivier Award nominated West End smash hit The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns this summer, celebrating 12 years on stage! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!

Brainiac Live: The most outrageous live science show with exploding dustbins, combusting microwaves, live daredevils stunts and all the experiments you’re not allowed to do at home. Based on the popular TV show, come join the fearless Brainiacs as they take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. Watch in amazement from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the spectacular mysteries of science!

Justin Live!: Are you ready for a party at the Drive-in? Because children’s TV megastar Justin Fletcher will be live on stage with a show packed full of singing and dancing. There will be fun and laughter and a few custard pies too! So what are you waiting for, fasten your seatbelts, start your engines and get ready for a wheely good time….beep beep!

Dick & Dom: Over 24 years Dick & Dom have built a diverse portfolio of programming across different genres including the double BAFTA winning BBC 1 Saturday morning show ‘Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow’, the BAFTA winning ‘Diddy Movie’s, ‘Diddy TV’, ‘Splatalot’ and ‘The Legend of Dick and Dom’. Their science entertainment show ‘Absolute Genius’ won them the BAFTA for best presenters. The pair have also hosted ‘The Sunday Morning Show’ (BBC Radio 1) and ‘Are You Smarter than a 10 Year Old’ (Sky 1). Recently they started hosting their own Podcast – ‘Cash From Chaos’, a live game show where the audience can win their show fee and ‘Diddy Pod’ for BBC Sounds. They have also voiced many animations including ‘Bananas in Pyjamas’, ‘Asterix: Mansion of the Gods’ & ‘Horrid Henry’s ‘Wild weekend’ (Netflix). This summer Dick & Dom will bring their fun to a drive-in near you.

Horrible Histories: We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is bringing them live to the stage! Can you beat battling Boudicca? Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? Will you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry VIII? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria! It’s the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in – to entertain the whole family this August!

Utilita Live From The Drive-In will also see some of the biggest names in U.K. music perform live on stage backed by a full concert production that audiences can experience from the comfort of their designated area, with each vehicle appropriately distanced from one another. Utilita Live From The Drive-In confirmed live performances with more to be announced already include: Ash, Beverley Knight, Bjorn Again, Boyzlife, Brainiac Live, Brand New Heavies, Brookyln Zoo, Camp Bestival Live, Cream Classical Ibiza, Dizzee Rascal, Embrace, Gary Numan, Hipsway, Hue & Cry, Jack Savoretti, Kaiser Chiefs, KT Tunstall, The LaFontaines, Lightning Seeds, M Huncho, Majestic Presents Limitless, The Mersey Beatles, Nathan Dawe, Reef Featuring Andy Taylor, Reggae Roast Vs Gentleman’s Dub Club, Russell Watson, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, Sigala, SIX The Musical, Skindred, The Snuts, The Streets, The Zutons, Tom Grennan, Tony Hadley, What’s Love Got To Do With It? And Whitney – Queen of The Night. Performance schedules and tickets can be found now at LiveNation.co.uk/utilitalivefromthedrivein.

Tickets for Utilita Live From The Drive-In events will be available at LiveNation.co.uk. Visit LiveNation.co.uk for further announcements on performers, entry prices, on-sale dates and further important information. Ensuring the best experience for everyone, Utilita Live From The Drive-In will have a capacity of approximately 300 cars per show and boast concert quality sound from a live stages with a full state of the art sound system, lighting rig and high definition LED screens, creating an arena or stadium concert feel in a safe Drive-In setting adhering to the Government’s current social distancing rules to protect fans, artists, crews and staff at all times.

We have 12 sites across the UK, opening from mid-July onwards;
Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
Bolton, University of Bolton Stadium
Bristol, Filton Airfield
Cheltenham, Cheltenham Racecourse
Edinburgh, The Royal Highland Centre
Leeds, Leeds East Airport
Lincoln , Lincolnshire Showground
Liverpool, Central Docks Liverpool Waters
London, Colesdale Farm
Milton Keynes, The National Bowl
Newmarket, Newmarket Racecourse
Teesside, Teesside International Airport

WHAT ARE THE DATES AND TIMES?
Venues will open across the UK at the end of July until September 2020 and in line with government guidance. Performance timings will vary across the day. There will be morning, afternoon, early evening and late evening performances, depending on the artist and productions. Some performances will run twice on the same day. Gates will open ahead of the performances in line with the pre-event information that will be sent to you 3-7 days prior to the show, so please follow the guidance.

HOW DO I PURCHASE TICKETS?
Tickets will only be available online from official outlets via www.livenation.co.uk, www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.gigsinscotland.com (Scotland only).
WARNING: tickets from any other source will be refused entry.
IMPORTANT INFO
ALL TICKETS must be purchased in advance.
TICKETS can be purchased depending on the number of people in your car.
You can purchase a ticket for 2 – 7 people per car. Cars or vehicles with more than 7 people will not be allowed into the event.
All cars arriving for the performances will have their tickets scanned and the number of passengers in the vehicle checked.
Party size cannot exceed the number of legal seats in the vehicle.
Please ensure you purchase the correct ticket for the number of passengers in your vehicle to avoid delays on arrival.
All tickets will be print at home eTickets.
Please make sure you have your barcode ready for scanning (either in printed form or electronically on your mobile phone)
There is no admission once the performance has started.

WHAT DIFFERENT TICKET TYPES ARE THERE?
Customers can purchase a Standard Ticket or a Premium Ticket, which includes guaranteed location in the First 3 rows from the front of the stage and priority exit from site at end of show.
Customers with accessible requirements will be able to purchase an accessible ticket.

WHAT KIND OF VEHICLE CAN I BRING AND HOW MANY PEOPLE?
Vehicles NOT permitted – oversized vehicles (over 2m in height), coaches, buses (including minibuses), campers, RVs, limousines, commercial vehicles such as vans, Light Goods Vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
Standard passenger vehicles only.
Party size will not exceed the number of legal seats in the vehicle. Maximum vehicle occupancy of 7 people.
It is recommended that you only travel with people from you household in line with Government guidance. Changes in restrictions will apply to Utilita Live from the Drive-In
Larger passenger vehicles such as 4x4s may be placed at the sides of the venue to avoid blocking the views of others.
At the end of the show we ask that customers refrain from starting their engines until instructed by the stewards who will direct customer to the exits.
Once parked up and in position, cars may not leave the venue until the show has concluded and on instruction from the stewards.

HOW IS THE VENUE SET UP?
Experience some of your favourite acts in a unique, once in a lifetime setting
We will provide the following to ensure an incredible experience for you and the family.
Your own dedicated area next to your vehicle is available for you to stand, or bring folding chairs to sit, and enjoy the performances. Please note umbrellas are not permitted.
Concert quality sound from our live stage with a full state of the art sound system and lighting rig.
High definition LED Screens.
We aim to provide a good view of the stage and the screens from across the event space.
All parking is unreserved. You will be directed to a designated bay by the traffic team.
All vehicle engines and lights must be switched off during the performance.
If your battery runs flat please wait until all other vehicles have left the venue and staff will come and assist you.

ENDS

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

About Utilita Energy
Utilita is the UK’s leading Smart Pay As You Go Energy provider, specialising in innovative technology that puts its customers in better control of their energy usage and spend than ever before.
Utilita is the UK’s only energy company created to help households use and waste less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology, including a Smart Meter and In-Home Display, as well as a multi-award-winning smartphone app (Uswitch Awards best app 2020 and 2018).
Utilita specialises in Pay As You Go energy and smart metering.
Thanks to having better control, Utilita customers use around 20% less energy than the average bill paying household.
Utilita was founded in 2003 by energy industry expert and conservationist Bill Bullen, the company’s CEO.
Utilita is the energy company of choice of more than 800,000 customers across the UK.
Utilita installed Britain’s first ever smart meter back in 2008. In 2020, 90% of its customers – the highest percentage of any UK supplier– have one installed.
Utilita’s free ‘My Utilita’ app is currently being used by more than 250,000 of its customers, who enjoy the benefits of instant top-ups and access to real-time energy usage data. The app was awarded ‘best energy app’ in the Uswitch customer satisfaction awards in 2018 and again in 2020.
Utilita is now home to Pay As You Go mobile too, and currently offers the most competitive PAYG bundle on the market at just £10 for 7GB of data, unlimited calls and unlimited texts. Utilita Energy customers also get an extra 250MB of data for free every month.

About Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival is a four-day safe, fun, magical and adventurous festi-holiday for kids of all ages to explore, taking place July 29th – August 1st, 2021 in the grounds of Lulworth Castle on Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast. It’s also one of the best ways to kick-start the summer holidays falling as it does at the end of term. Camp Bestival offers hundreds of things for kids to do from tree-climbing, woodland workshops, helter-skelters, giant bubble workshops and face painting through to circus skills, science explorations, woodland adventures, bushcrafts and immersive theatre journeys. As a family festival, Camp Bestival also prides itself on catering for the newborns with a breastfeeding tent and nappy changing spaces for parents to feel truly comfortable, as well as dedicated soft play and toddler areas. Parents are particularly spoilt at Camp Bestival; well, they did buy the tickets! Amazing live acts and DJs, raves, discos, parties, comedy, literary talks, wellbeing, cocktails, award-winning street food, and flamboyant evening cabaret, all shared with likeminded people all in a big old field by a castle and the sea.
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