The Grand Pier is about to host its second charity concert in memory of Weston woman Shelly Page.

The first concert, which was one of the first events to be held on the Grand Pier in March 2011, raised £12,500 for Weston Hospicecare. The second concert will again feature the Legends of Weston including the Cliff Moore ....]]>

The Grand Pier is about to host its second charity concert in memory of Weston woman Shelly Page.

The first concert, which was one of the first events to be held on the Grand Pier in March 2011, raised £12,500 for Weston Hospicecare.
The second concert will again feature the Legends of Weston including the Cliff Moore Band, Racey, the Moderations, Eastertown, Ryan Inglis and Alex Lipinski.

This year’s concert will feature some of Weston’s top talent both old and new on the same stage. One of Weston’s most famous bands Racey will headline the concert playing there famous chart hits ‘Lay your Love on Me’ & ‘Some Girls’ which reached No 2 in British charts. With a total worldwide record sales of approx 5 million covering the U.K. Europe, Scandinavia, Australia & New Zealand.

Lay your Love on Me’ and ‘Some Girls’ were both awarded Gold discs. Emerging talents Ryan Inglis and Alex Lipinski will be both playing some of their songs for your enjoyment.

We hope to raise even more money for this fantastic local charity.

The concert will take place on Saturday 10th March. Doors open at 6.30pm and tickets are available from the Grand Pier shop on the first floor at £9.50 or by going to the Grand Pier Events page. Tickets purchased via this web site will incur a £1 booking fee.

Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said: “The Legends concert last year was the largest concert ever held in Weston-super-Mare and I was delighted it proved to be such a success – not only for Weston Hospicecare, but also as a launch pad for the Grand Pier as a major events venue in the South West. I hope we raise even more money for the charity this year.

“We are now bringing world-class acts to the Grand Pier, which has made us so much more than a family entertainment centre. It is a major visitor attraction which is bringing visitors and concert-goers to the town in the daytime and evening throughout the year”.

A box set charting the re-building of the Grand Pier has just been released on DVD. The three DVDs entitled A Trip Through Time, Phoenix from the Ashes and A New Dawn chart the progress of the iconic landmark from when it was first built in 1904, through the devastating fire of July 2008, to ....]]>

A box set charting the re-building of the Grand Pier has just been released on DVD. The three DVDs entitled A Trip Through Time, Phoenix from the Ashes and A New Dawn chart the progress of the iconic landmark from when it was first built in 1904, through the devastating fire of July 2008, to the grand re-opening in October 2010.

The box set contains first-hand tales from visitors and staff, plus rare music, photographs, film and recreations.

The final DVD in the trilogy, A New Dawn, tells the story of the hectic rush to complete the Grand Pier in time for October half-term and to recruit 300 staff to run the attraction.

A Trip Through Time provides a history of the Grand Pier from when it was built in 1904 to the fire of July 2008 and Phoenix from the Flames charts the progress of the Grand Pier from gaining planning permission through to construction.

Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said: “I was determined we would document the re-building of the Grand Pier so firstly we needed to produce a DVD to explain the history, then one which covered the ups and downs of the re-build and finally, one which charts the run up to our great opening day. I am delighted with how this box set has turned out and am sure it will be treasured by generations to come.”

“The Grand Pier is a very special place for an awful lot of our visitors and charting its re-birth has been an emotional rollercoaster”.

Copies of the box set are available in the Grand Pier shops at £29.99 or individual DVDs are available at £12.99 each from the Grand Pier Online Shop with a £1.99 p&p charge.

The Kings of Queen, a Queen tribute act, have been booked to play at the Grand Pier on Friday 16th March.

Kings of Queen perform a stunning tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen, regularly touring the UK . Their excellent vocals and musicianship, together with a unique sense of theatricality, produce a superb visual act.

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The Kings of Queen, a Queen tribute act, have been booked to play at the Grand Pier on Friday 16th March.

Kings of Queen perform a stunning tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen, regularly touring the UK . Their excellent vocals and musicianship, together with a unique sense of theatricality, produce a superb visual act.

Tickets for the all-seated event are on sale now at £7.50 each from the Grand Pier shop on the first floor of the Pavilion or by going to the online ticket shop. Seating is not allocated.

The Grand Pier will be holding a ‘Party on the Pier DJ Special’ on Friday 10th February to celebrate half-term.

A selection of Club DJs will play at the venue, including Matt Nelmes (Lost Boys), The Real! Yogi Bear (DJ/Producer) and DJ Party Potter.

Tickets are on sale now at £5, including unlimited rides. To purchase tickets ....]]>

The Grand Pier will be holding a ‘Party on the Pier DJ Special’ on Friday 10th February to celebrate half-term.

A selection of Club DJs will play at the venue, including Matt Nelmes (Lost Boys), The Real! Yogi Bear (DJ/Producer) and DJ Party Potter.

Tickets are on sale now at £5, including unlimited rides. To purchase tickets go to the online ticket shop or visit the Grand Pier shop on the first floor of the Pavilion building.

Doors open at 6pm and the evening will finish at 10pm.

The legendary stand-up comedian Jim Davidson OBE will play a gig at the Grand Pier as part of his UK tour this year.

On Friday 30th March Jim Davidson will bring his own very special brand of humour to Weston-super-Mare.

Jim Davidson is firmly established as one of Britain’s top stand-up comedians and is well known ....]]>

The legendary stand-up comedian Jim Davidson OBE will play a gig at the Grand Pier as part of his UK tour this year.

On Friday 30th March Jim Davidson will bring his own very special brand of humour to Weston-super-Mare.

Jim Davidson is firmly established as one of Britain’s top stand-up comedians and is well known to TV viewers as host of the BBC TV game shows, the Generation Game and Big Break. He received an OBE for his services to charity and has three coveted Showbusiness Personality of the Year awards from the Variety Club of Great Britain, The Grand Order of Water Rats and Comic Heritage.

Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said he was delighted to have secured Jim Davidson to do a show at the Pier as part of his UK tour.

He said: “We have had some top-class acts perform at the Grand Pier since we opened as an event space and this booking firmly establishes us as a favourite venue in the South West region. I hope this is the first of many comedy nights to come to the Grand Pier”.

Tickets for this adult –only event are currently on sale in the Grand Pier shop on the first floor or online booking. All tickets are seated and cost £20 or £22.50 including the online booking fee. Doors open at 7.30pm. Seating is not allocated.

The Grand Pier will host a charity gig on Friday 27th January 2012. The concert, which is called Daz’s Rock 4 Charity 4 Kerry, will be raising money for the Supporting Teenage Cancer Trust South West Appeal.

The Grand Pier is providing their Great Hall free-of-charge. Bands appearing at the live gig include The Communicators, Flash ....]]>

The Grand Pier will host a charity gig on Friday 27th January 2012. The concert, which is called Daz’s Rock 4 Charity 4 Kerry, will be raising money for the Supporting Teenage Cancer Trust South West Appeal.

The Grand Pier is providing their Great Hall free-of-charge. Bands appearing at the live gig include The Communicators, Flash Harry, Capone, Beyond Control, Craig Dunn and Friends and Daz & Friends.

Other artists performing include Teresa Alexander, Ryan Mills, Mike Cox, Loki Saunders and Stacey Lou Hunt. A DJ will keep the crowd entertained between sets.
Doors open at 6.30pm and the first band will perform at 7.30pm. The event will finish at 1am.

Tickets are now on sale at £9.50 (no concessions). Under 18’s are welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available from the Grand Pier retail shop on the first floor, by email daz@daz.uk.com or by calling 07976 629132.

The charity registration number is 1062559.

Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier is to host an end of term party headlined by the X Factor’s Lloyd Daniels on Wednesday 21st December.

Sixteen year old Welsh youngster Lloyd took the X Factor by storm and is still buzzing after the release of his new album Suburbian Girl. He will be supported by the popular local bands ....]]>

Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier is to host an end of term party headlined by the X Factor’s Lloyd Daniels on Wednesday 21st December.

Sixteen year old Welsh youngster Lloyd took the X Factor by storm and is still buzzing after the release of his new album Suburbian Girl. He will be supported by the popular local bands ‘Show it Off’ and ‘Bodyshock’.

To celebrate the end of term and the start of the Christmas holidays, the Grand Pier will also be laying on half-price rides all night, plus a club DJ to make sure everyone gets into the party mood.

Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said: “I am very pleased to have Lloyd Daniels headlining our end of term party. He received huge internet support during the X Factor and has a big following amongst the younger generation. With age on his side, Lloyd looks to have an extremely bright future ahead of him. I am sure it will be a really good night that will get everyone in the festive mood”.

Tickets are on sale now from the Grand Pier shop on the first floor of the Pavilion building or by going to www.grandpier.co.uk. Tickets are priced at £5, entry only (£6 online booking price) or £9.50 to include entry plus unlimited rides between 6.30pm and 9.30pm (£10.50 online booking price).

Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier is to host a Drifters concert on Friday 24th February 2012. The booking follows on from a hugely successful Three Degrees concert staged at the Pier in October of this year.

The Drifters, who formed in 1953, are one of the biggest selling bands of all time. They have a huge catalogue of ....]]>

Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier is to host a Drifters concert on Friday 24th February 2012. The booking follows on from a hugely successful Three Degrees concert staged at the Pier in October of this year.

The Drifters, who formed in 1953, are one of the biggest selling bands of all time. They have a huge catalogue of over 50 hits, including classics like ‘Saturday Night at the Movies’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Up on the Roof’ and ‘Kissing in the Back Row of the Movies’.

The group have sold in excess of 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world, and they have over 55 years experience in the business, making them one of the longest serving bands in history.

Grand Pier owner Kerry Michael said: “I am absolutely delighted the Drifters have agreed to perform here. I always envisaged the Grand Pier becoming a major venue in the South West and I am very excited we are now attracting world-class acts.

“We are starting to bring some really big names to Weston-super-Mare. To have the Drifters perform so soon after the Three Degrees is fantastic. The Pier has also recently hosted two sell-out Wurzels concerts.

“The Grand Pier is now so much more than a family entertainment venue. It is a major visitor attraction that is bringing visitors and concert-goers into the town in the daytime and evening throughout the year”.

Tickets are now available from the Grand Pier shop on the first floor of the Pavilion building or via the website events page.

Standing tickets are £14.50, seated tickets are £19.50 and VIP tickets are £25.00 VIP tickets will include premium seating and view.

Come and see Santa in his magical grotto at the end of the Grand Pier this Christmas! Santa and his helpers will be landing in their winter wonderland on Saturday 26th November.

They will stay there until Christmas Eve, when they must leave to make sure all the Christmas presents are delivered on time!

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Come and see Santa in his magical grotto at the end of the Grand Pier this Christmas! Santa and his helpers will be landing in their winter wonderland on Saturday 26th November.

They will stay there until Christmas Eve, when they must leave to make sure all the Christmas presents are delivered on time!

Follow the snowy footprints as you enter the Grand Pier, to guide you to the winter wonderland, with its moving penguins and polar Bears. You will be transported down an enchanted path to Santa’s very own grotto. Santa’s reindeer and his elves will be on hand to make sure you don’t get lost!

Santa’s grotto will be open from 11am to 3pm daily. Admission is £4.95 and each child will receive a wrapped gift!

BBC Children in Need came live from the Grand Pier on 18th November. An audience of just over 2,000 people watched choirs from Broadoak School and Bridgwater College. The choirs linked up with other choirists from across the UK to sing along together in a massive sing along. A total of just under £1 million ....]]>

BBC Children in Need came live from the Grand Pier on 18th November. An audience of just over 2,000 people watched choirs from Broadoak School and Bridgwater College. The choirs linked up with other choirists from across the UK to sing along together in a massive sing along. A total of just under £1 million was raised in the South West region.