Friday the 18th July 2008 brings you Summer Ska 2 with Headline Act Neville Staple, formally of the Specials and Fun Boy 3. Since 1998 Neville has been on a mission to entertain, successfully touring Japan, South America and extensively touring North America with his own band. It is worth seeing Neville’s live performance; his captivation stage presence and distinct voice are well worth it. Catch his show at the Beccles Quay, and you’ll get a mix of old favorites plus loads of his brand new original solo material.

Neville Staple has been recording in both the UK for 525Music Productions at Planet Studios, and in Southern California recording and writing.

Monkey Spanner will be playing in support. The band consists of a full Brass Section plus Guitars, Keyboards and Drums. Monkey Spanner will entertain you with classic SKA & 2 Tone hits from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. This is GET-UP & DANCE music for audiences of all ages.

The infectious SKA beat always fills the dance floor wherever they play. Monkey Spanner’s antics on stage are guaranteed to get the audience involved in a great party atmosphere – There’s always someone ‘monkeying around’ and something happening on their set! Advance tickets £7.50 accompanied under 12’s free!

Summer blues on Saturday 19th July will be headlined by the Blues Brothers and the Bluesettes with a full 6 piece live band including Brass Section. Over the last six years the Band have taken the music and moves of the Blues Brothers to fans all over Europe and the UK. Some of the venues they’ve played include: The London Palladium, The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Military bases in Germany, & countless outdoor festivals. It is advisable to get your tickets for these events early, as there is limited availability and are at the discounted price of £7.50 for advance purchases. (Accompanied under 12’s Free) Tickets will be £10.00 on the gates if they’re not already sold out!

Our Fun packed programme for all the family during Saturday starts with the annual Teddy Bear Parade, gathering outside the Kings Head at 12 pm. Bring along your best dressed Teddy and parade with our official Radio Sponsor, The Beach Bunny will lead the parade towards the Quay for an afternoon of entertainment with K-Syl-R, including the best dressed teddy competition, Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, races and much more! Free Admission

Sunday will see the annual Parade of Floats leave the Back of Rainbow Car Park into Gosford road and follow the usual route around the town. Line the streets and support your local carnival! Radio Broadland are bringing along the 60th Anniversary Lotus Elise, and the Daleks will exterminate their way through the streets. We have several floats entered already, though there is always space for more! This years Parade is set to be, yet again, one of the biggest ones yet!

Make your way with the parade down to the Quay for an afternoon of Family entertainment with the Lowestoft Dog Agility Display Team, Stocks Fun Fair and much more! Why not enter a team for our Free Tug of War? Registration will take place on the day. Admission £5.00 accompanied under 12’s free (this includes evening entry)

Finish off the Weekend with Live Music from the Austin Beats and our Battle of the Bands Finalists, Culminating with our Fantastic Fireworks Finale choreographed to music, countdown with The Beach, followed by The Austin Beats Second set to round of an excellent Weekend for the whole Family!

For full details of all events during the Carnival weekend 18th – 20th July 2008, and how you can help, sponsor, book a stall plus full programme visit the official carnival website www.BecclesCarnival.co.uk