The Darling Buds are set to play Manchester’s Gigantic All-Dayer festival

“It’s an all day event featuring bands from back in the day when the Buds were around” Darling Buds lead vocalist Andrea Lewis tells Andy Howells.

The Darling Buds will feature alongside other indie favourites Jesus Jones, The Wonder Stuff, BMX Bandits and The House of Love.

Catching The Darling Buds at such an event is quite a rarity, as they didn't do many festival appearances in the UK back in the late 80s,.

“We did places like Germany and Spain, with bands like The Pogues, and The Stray Cats,” said Andrea, "it was quite a big thing abroad.”

The Darling Buds however are looking forward to the atmosphere of The All-Dayer, fuelled by their appearance at last years Indie Tracks Festival.

“It poured down the whole time we were on stage,” laughs Andrea, “it had a lovely atmosphere, there were some old indie pop bands on and we could take our children so we had a really good time.”

Visitors to the forthcoming Gigantic All-Dayer can expect to hear all the classic Darling Buds hits once again.

She added: “It's good playing the old Buds stuff. I thought I’d be embarrassed by singing those old songs but actually I’m fine with it. They are funny little pop tunes and I quite enjoy singing them so I’m happy to do it”

The Gigantic Indie All Dayer Vol.3 takes place on Bank Holiday Saturday, May 28 at Manchester Academy.

Doors will open at 1.30pm. All ages are welcome but under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged over 18.

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