TaviFest 2019

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Saturday 31^st August, Sunday 1^st September

TaviFest 2019

TaviFest 2019 music festival is raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action over two evenings, with some fantastic artists. Opening the show on Saturday is Chris Bailey, followed by Lorraine, and Leo our Michael Jackson dancer; 9 Yards (sponsored by Dartmoor Photographic) will be playing some rock favourites, Gary & Robbie Tribute (sponsored by Dartmoor Brewery) will be headlining with a fabulous Take That show. On Sunday there’s Mad Dog Mcrea, supported with blues from Russell Sinclair. On both days there will be a full bar from the White Thorn Pub at Shaugh Prior and refreshments: pizzas from The Firefly, hog roast from Hungry Hog SouthWest, and the Tavistock Lions will be cooking burgers and hot dogs.

All the organisers of TaviFest have been affected by pancreatic cancer, which is the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer. With the rise in obesity and diabetes, it is set to become one of the biggest cancer killers. It has the lowest survival rate of all the major cancers of just 4%, and many die within a few weeks as there is little awareness of the symptoms, and diagnosis is often too late. Put this in perspective, if 500 turn up at TaviFest and are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, 20 will be left after 12 months, of which 2 or 3 will be alive after 10 years. So, raising awareness and much needed research funds is vital, and what better way than with music! For tickets contact tavifest@mail.com or Facebook: Tavifest - £5 on 31^st August (gates open 3.00 pm); £15 on 1^st September (gates open 4.30 pm); under-16s free entry.