Rugby Bikefest - The Rugby Town
Rugby Bikefest is back in town!
One of Rugby’s best, biggest and most-loved events – Rugby Bikefest – will be returning to Rugby town centre on Sunday 17 May, between 10.30am and 4pm!
The supercharged, free family bike friendly festival, organised by Rugby Borough Council in conjunction with local motorcycling groups, will see hundreds of bikes roar into the town centre as part of this high octane fun fuelled event!
Bike enthusiast or not there’s no shortage of entertainment for everyone – a super cool ride-in, stunning bike displays, stalls, fantastic live music, family entertainment, a funfair, food, arena displays and even a few cars thrown in for good measure!
One thing you don’t want to miss on the day is the ‘Ride-in’ where hundreds of bikes cruise into the town centre, creating a cacophony of noise, colour and gleaming splendour.
Ride-in
One thing you don’t want to miss on the day is the ‘Ride-in’ where hundreds of bikes cruise into the town centre, creating a cacophony of noise, colour and gleaming splendour. Make sure you are in the town centre for 10.15am (Bikes arrive around 10.30am) - you don’t want to miss it! Enjoy the bikes but please stay off the road and follow the advice of the event stewards until all the bikes are safely parked.
If you have a bike and would like to join the ‘Ride-in’ all you need to do is register your details via the link below. Once you have registered for the ride-in further information, including the start point, times and route, will be sent to you the week leading up to the event.
Helmet Park
Rugby Bikefest will once again operate a Helmet Park outside St Andrew’s Church. This will be open between 10.30am and 3.45pm and be hosted by the Christian Motorcycle Association.
CMAUK is a national Christian outreach group focussing on bikers/motorcyclists. The Towcester Branch gets involved with all the local bike events from Rugby down to Milton Keynes. We want to help and we want to listen and we want to show that there is someone who cares. The Helmet Park is completely free, although we never turn down a donation given with a glad heart.
Event programme
Clock Tower stage
Rugby Electric Guitar Orchestra
11:30AM - 12:10PM
Opportunities for large numbers of Electric guitar players to play together are seldom seen. BAM! is running one of a very, very small amount of Electric Guitar Orchestras worldwide. Here, the importance of teamwork is paramount as multiple (15+ guitars) play as a single unit to create a huge sound in TEAM E.G.O. From Star Wars, to Iron Maiden, to our national anthem, it really is a unique opportunity and an incredible sound!
Sweet Medusa
12:35PM - 13:05PM
Hear from your fellow Rugby resident: "Watched these guys play tonight, absolutely brilliant!"
Overdrive
13:20PM - 14:00PM
Classic Rock covers through the decades. A must for any music fans!
2nd Hand Daylight
14:15PM - 14:55PM
70s, 80’s, 90’s Punk/New Wave/alternative covers
Jester
15:10PM - 16:00PM
THE NUMBER 1 ROCK METAL BAND
Kev French - vocal & guitar, Will Giddings - drums, Andy Pilco - bass, Mark Evans guitar
Sue Garaghty Squirrel Stage
Ultrafade
11:30AM - 12:10PM
Ultrafade are an exciting new 2 piece 80's cover band from Rugby, performing hits from the likes of Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Soft Cell, Ultravox and many, many more.
The Mutineers
12:25PM - 13:05PM
Long established Rugby original Alt Rock band
The Happy Hours
13:20PM - 14:00PM
The Happy Hours are a cover band that bring the best of every decade to the stage, Their combined experience from playing in various bands for many years and energetic performances create an unforgettable event, making every hour the happiest one!
The Rugby Jazz Jam Collective
15:10PM - 16:00PM
Cool Jazz vocals and a collection of the finest contemporary Jazz musicians from in and around Rugby, bringing their talents to some very memorable tunes.