BREAKING NEWS: HAWKWIND TO HEADLINE HRH PROG VII: THE STRAWBS AND PENDRAGON ON THE BILL TOO


24th January 2018



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The line-up for HRH Prog VII, which takes place from 15th to 18th November 2018, is out and includes pioneers and giants of the genre.

"We're proud to deliver what's got to be the biggest, best, residential prog festival on Planet Earth," says HRH's Progster-in-Chief Jonni Davis. "There will be twenty-seven bands in total, including acts that shaped prog and much more."

Hawkwind will be a headline act. First formed in 1969, the band has gone through more incarnations and evolution than Doctor Who and Charles Darwin combined, with founder Dave Brock remaining a constant presence throughout. Famed for their psychedelic, spacey sound (and of course landmark tracks like 'Silver Machine'), Hawkwind will bring solid prog to the party.

Pendragon hail from 1978 and played a major part in the progressive rock revival of the 80s, along with bands like Marillion, with whom they often performed, both on tours and at the Marquee. If you're a lover of great neo-prog, be sure to catch their set.

The Strawbs have long been a favourite flavour among the HRH Faithful. HRH Prog VII will give fans a great chance to see this excellent band.

Martin Turner, meanwhile, was a founder member of Wishbone Ash and will be performing under the banner of Martin Turner Ex Wishbone Ash, performing classic Wishbone Ash music and more. Again, a set not to be missed.

There's also a great chance to see The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown. 'Fire' became one of the sixties' greatest one-hit wonders whilst Arthur's fiery antics onstage made for spectacular shows, notoriety and reportedly got him kicked off Jimi Hendrix's tour.

He has, however, influenced countless musicians and performers including Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Kiss and Alice Cooper, thanks to his madcap look, persona and flamboyant performance, not to mention his operatic vocal style, which influenced prog and Heavy Metal. See this prog pioneer, live and first-hand, at HRH Prog VII.

Also announced are: Panic Room, Gandalf's Fist, The Attack (Featuring Davy O'List), Tír na nÓg, Goldray, Jump, The Amber Herd, I Am The Manic Whale, The Winter Machine, Final Conflict and Gryflet.

HRH will also be announcing another wave of bands to fill up the second arena, taking it to an impressive twenty-seven acts over the festival's long weekend.

HRH Prog VII will take place between 15th and 18th November 2018 at HRH's favourite habitat: Camp HRH, at the Hafan y Môr holiday park, near the seaside village of Pwllheli, in North Wales.

Just minutes from the coast and set against the beautiful backdrop of the Snowdonian mountains, the site offers a choice of high-quality chalets, apartments and mobile homes, providing HRH's trademark onsite quality accommodation, including self-catering facilities, cosy furnishings, and all mod cons. There's also a great choice of places to eat and three supermarkets (exclusively for HRH customers' use), all within walking distance of the live arenas.

In 2018, HRH Prog VII will be once more be taking over the whole site and adding in the ever-popular second arena. All arenas will be kitted out with state-of-the-art sound and lighting production, comfortable seating in warm, welcoming rooms, with plenty of food stations and well-stocked, round-the-clock bars.