Still time to book tickets for Hartlepool's annual March of the Mods events

Organisers of one of Hartlepool’s biggest annual live music events are urging people to book tickets so they do not miss out.
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The seventh annual March of the Mods takes place on March 27 and 28 featuring top DJs and bands from across the North East and the UK to raise money for great local causes.

Ticket sales have been strong but organisers are encouraging anyone planning to attend to book online in advance.

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March for Mods comprises a Punk Night at Hartlepool on Friday, March 27, from 7pm, followed by an All Dayer on Saturday, March 28.

The Persuasion from Manchester playing at last year's Hartlepool March of the Mods event.The Persuasion from Manchester playing at last year's Hartlepool March of the Mods event.
The Persuasion from Manchester playing at last year's Hartlepool March of the Mods event.

Organiser Kev McGuire said: “Once again we bring you the fantastic Hartlepool Punk night, celebrating a genre that changed the face of music forever.”

It takes place at Rovers Rugby Club, on West View Road, featuring two of the best punk tributes in the UK Rigid Digits (Stiff Little Fingers) and The Clashed (The Clash), plus DJs.

Saturday’s All Dayer takes place at the Corporation Sport and Social Club, in Whitby Street, where DJs and bands will be playing in two rooms.

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The DJs spin the tunes from 2.30pm and the bands beginning from 3pm.

Members of Hartlepool Scooter Club arriving at last year's March of the Mods at the Corporation Sports and Social Club.Members of Hartlepool Scooter Club arriving at last year's March of the Mods at the Corporation Sports and Social Club.
Members of Hartlepool Scooter Club arriving at last year's March of the Mods at the Corporation Sports and Social Club.

There is sure to be something to please all music tastes with everything from Britpop, Ska, Motown, and Indie, to Mod, Reggae, Northern Soul, to modern classics.

Kev added: “We also have two tickets to give away to see Paul Weller at a gig of your choice in his sold out 2020 UK tour, kindly donated by Paul's sister Nicky.

“We are so glad to announce that Mr Heartlepool himself Les Watts has kindly agreed once more to be our compére for the event.”

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Proceeds from this year will go to Alice House Hospice, Teenage Cancer Trust and the family of Mick Neil.

Crowds enjoying the music at a previous year's Hartlepool March of the Mods.Crowds enjoying the music at a previous year's Hartlepool March of the Mods.
Crowds enjoying the music at a previous year's Hartlepool March of the Mods.

Entry to the Punk Night is £10 on the door but early bird tickets are on sale now for a limited time. Visit ‘Punk night, Rovers Rugby Club, Hartlepool’ at seetickets.com

You can also pay on the door at the Corporation Club or book now online at ‘Hartlepool March of the Mods 2020’ on seetickets.com

Paul Weller concert raffle tickets are £5 from ‘Ballot For 2 Paul Weller Tickets’ at seetickets.com