Salt and Tar has confirmed Holly Johnson, of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, as the first headline act for its 2027 music weekender in Bootle. The announcement was made today (Monday, October 26).
Johnson will take to the stage on Saturday, August 14, alongside special guests. The event is set to return to Lock and Quay for the four-day weekend, which runs from August 13 to 17.
A Liverpool Legend Returns
The Wavertree vocalist is best known as the lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The band achieved major success in the mid-1980s, with their debut single 'Relax' reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks and becoming one of the best-selling UK singles of all time.
Johnson brought his Welcome to The Pleasuredome 40th anniversary tour to his home city last year. He will now return to perform at Salt and Tar in August next year.
Festival Background and Ticket Details
The canal-side venue attracts thousands of visitors over the four-day event, which also features performances from local bands and artists. It has previously hosted major acts including Status Quo and Tom Jones, who performed at the musical weekender in August 2024.
In making the announcement, Salt and Tar said: "The first headliner of our 2027 music weekender is officially here. Liverpool's very own Holly Johnson, of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, will be taking the Salt and Tar stage, which we are delighted to announce will be back at Lock and Quay on Saturday, August 14."
Pre-sale begins at 10am on Wednesday, October 28 on the Salt and Tar website. More information can be found on the Salt and Tar website.
