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March 16th 2016

Top soul band Big Vern n the Shootahs makes debut at Perth Beer Festival

One of the UK's hottest live bands is making its debut at the sixth annual Perth Beer Festival on May 7^th, 2016.

Big Vern n the Shootahs, known for their classic soul and funk numbers and a big band sound, have been rocking audiences all over the UK since 1989. The Glasgow-based 9-piece is renowned throughout the live music circuit as the ultimate feel-good party band - perfect for headlining the day of fun, games and beer that's planned at Perth's North Inch.

Martin Bell, spokesman for the band, commented:

"We love playing live and we are delighted to get the chance to spread the band's wings coming to the Perth Beer Festival for the first time.  There really is nothing to compare to a Big Vern n the Shootahs gig. We have the tightest horn players, the best rhythm section, the funkiest guitarist and the best vocals in the business. Perth Beer Festival is an opportunity for a great day out, and we're just the band to put a smile on people's faces."

The beer pumps will be in action from noon on May 7^th, pouring out beers from around the country. There will also be a selection of fine wines and a bar, as well as food and refreshments, and a kids' zone in which pint-sized visitors can run off steam and learn a few rugby moves.

The Festival's main sponsor is Tan International. Organisers Perthshire Rugby are seeking other sponsors to join them in helping raise money to promote the game of rugby in the community.

Anyone interest in sponsoring the event or in making a donation of goods or services should contact Ros Orr at info@perthbeerfestival.co.uk or visit www.perthbeerfestival.co.uk

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For more information on Perth Beer Festival please contact Tricia Fox at Volpa on 01738 658187 or 07989 955039 or t.fox@volpa.co.uk

For more information on Big Vern n the Shootahs, contact David Macdonald on 07711 252625 or email bvats@me.com

Hyperlinks to promo images;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nn9egzodmx3pb3k/band%20vibe.JPG?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ayt5e3pqqlo9psi/BIG_7244.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ehaue8ts61iuk5y/Big%20Vern%20poster%20015.tif?dl=0

Notes to Editors

www.perthbeerfestival.co.uk/

Twitter.com/PerthBeer

About Perthshire Rugby

Perthshire Rugby, formerly known as Perthshire Academicals and Perthshire Rugby Football Club, was founded in 1868 and is one of the oldest rugby clubs in Scotland.

As well as playing rugby, the club promotes the game in the community, particularly in schools. Try Rugby, a community programme run by the Perthshire Community Rugby Trust with support from Perthshire Rugby, Perth & Kinross Leisure, The Gannochy trust and the Scottish Rugby Union, delivers rugby to schools throughout Perthshire.