Scouting for Girls and Aswad to play at Silverstone Classic 30th birthday weekend

The annual Silverstone Classic is back with a roster of retro races this year as it celebrates its 30th birthday between July 31 and August 2.

Hailing the Classic’s early days, Friday night will be ‘Nineties Night’ with a Pearl Jam tribute band to get the evening started before Britpop Reunion, a 90s tribute band, will continue to play a medley of memorable songs from Oasis, Blur, Pulp and the Stone Roses before The Brand New Heavies will bring the performances to a close with tunes including Midnight at the Oasis and Dream on Dreamer.

Two chart-toppers – Aswad and Scouting For Girls – will follow a warm-up set by DJ Sterling Moss on Saturday night.

Aswad topped the UK charts with Don’t Turn Around in 1988 while Scouting For Girls had four UK top 10 hits including This Ain’t A Love Song, which reached number 1 in 2010.

“With record numbers of visitors now staying with us for the full festival weekend, the live music has become a really integral part of the ever-expanding show,” said Nick Wigley, Silverstone Classic CEO.

“The Classic celebrates its 30th birthday this summer and the outstanding line-up of bands performing on Friday and Saturday evenings will just add to what’s going to be an amazing party atmosphere. It’s not to be missed.”

Early Bird tickets for the 2020 Silverstone Classic are on sale until the end of March offering 'significant savings' of up to 17 per cent.

For those buying now, adult prices start at just £39 and three-day weekend tickets are available at £105.

The option to camp, is offered right on the circuit’s doorstep at Silverstone Woodlands.

All admission tickets (which must be purchased in advance) provide access to both race paddocks, trackside grandstands, funfair rides, car club displays, family activities and the live music concerts.