The annual Audlem Party on the Park concert brought dazzling energy and disco fun to the village playing field last night (June 28), writes Jonathan White.
Visitors at the sold-out event basked in warm summer weather and enjoyed a celebration of music and community.
Comperes Dave Johnson, Justine Cope and Scott James from ‘Blue Sky Radio’ kept the atmosphere upbeat and buzzing.
Nine-piece tribute band ‘Chic Out!’ warmed up the crowd with classics from Nile Rodgers and Chic.
Headliners ‘Disco Inferno’ brought the sparkle, sass and non-stop rhythm of the disco era.
With four vocalists backed by a top-tier band, they dazzled the audience with a feelgood set including Young Hearts Run Free, September, Love Train, I’m Coming Out, Night Fever, Hot Stuff and more.
Their finale, I Will Survive, had the crowd dancing and singing along under the stars.
Festival-goers embraced the disco vibe with glitter wigs, funky outfits, bright hats and glow sticks lighting up the field as the sun went down.
Picnic hampers, refreshments, light-up toys and flashing novelties added to the party spirit.
The event was sponsored by EPG Security Systems, along with Baker Wynne & Wilson, PET Hire, and Blue Sky Radio.
Other businesses supporting were Williams of Audlem (highly efficient ticket office), Audlem Tennis Club (electricity), Audlem Parish Council (Turnpike Field for event parking), Yvonne Parker (storage), Audlem Cricket Club (storage), Richard Furber (logistics), Audlem Online, Hankelow Amenities, Audlem Music & Arts Festival Committee, Audlem Printers, and Cheshire East Council.
Audlem Party on the Park was organised by Audlem Special Events Team consisting of 10 local residents and an army of volunteers who organise two major annual village events every year.
An ASET representative said: “Where do we begin? Huge thanks to Fletcher Strickland and his family – their company, EPG Security Systems Ltd, has been our main sponsor for 14 years.
“Thanks also to Carl Banks and PET Hire of Crewe for 13 years of continuous support.
“To all the generous local businesses and individuals – your help keeps this event alive.
“And of course, to our brilliant audience, who come from across the North West and Midlands to dance the night away.”
Contact ASET if you feel you could help with next year’s Party on the Park and this year’s Festival of Transport. Tel: 07708 354135 or [email protected]
Next year’s Audlem Party on the Park will take place on Saturday 27th June 2026, and by popular demand Roy G Hemmings and The Dictionary of Soul will be back.
Gazebo plots and tickets will be available from 1st September 2025.
Other Audlem events include:
– Sunday 27th July (11am): Audlem Festival of Transport – A free, fun-filled family day out. Organised by ASET and supported by Baker Wynne & Wilson.
– Friday 25th–Sunday 27th July: Audlem Historic Boats Gathering – Free entry. Organised by the Historic Narrow Boat Club. Admire historic working boats (1850–1960) along the towpath from the main road bridge to Lock 15.
– Saturday 30th August (1pm): Audlem Village Fete – Held on the Village Playing Field.
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