Live orchestra to play 90s classics at festival

A live orchestra playing classic 90s hits is set to perform at Jersey's Weekender festival.

Blur bassist Alex James said Britpop Classical, which he created and performs with, would be opening the festival on 11 September.

James said they would be bringing "generation-defining anthems" of Blur, Oasis and Pulp and others, through a full 38-piece orchestra alongside a curated selection of special guest vocalists.

James said he was excited to playing the festival, adding it would be "loud" and "cinematic".

"It's going to be legendary," James said.

Festival organiser Warren Le Sueur said the Weekender was split into standalone events to let it curate two "totally different, heavy-hitting" experiences.

Friday is set to offer an orchestral experience whilst the 12 September would offer a "powerhouse" multi-artist line-up.

"Bringing Britpop Classical to Jersey is going to be electric," he said.

"This isn't just a trip down memory lane- it's a massive, symphonic masterpiece you have to see to believe."

Le Suer said more information about the weekend festival would be coming "very soon".

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