Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is set to host a special curry night at a Welsh holiday park, a surprising move for the rock veteran. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 25, at Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Wales, the night before Planet Rockstock begins.
Announcement and fan reaction
The band's official Instagram account confirmed the news, posting: 'Can I Play With Madras?' The post added: 'Nicko will be at a very special Curry Night ahead of Planet Rockstock on Wednesday November 25 in Trecco Bay, Wales! FINAL TICKETS REMAINING – head to the link in stories to get yours!'
Fans responded with a mix of confusion and amusement. One commented, 'Well this is an unexpected fever dream,' while another wrote, 'This is hilarious!' A third fan expressed disbelief, saying, 'Well theres a headline i never thought id read,' and another questioned, 'Hope this is a joke.'
Background and upcoming events
McBrain's appearance comes two years after he announced he would quit touring with Iron Maiden. The band confirmed his departure after his final show at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. In an interview with Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation, McBrain recalled a difficult performance in Sydney, Australia, saying: 'I thought it was a really bad performance.' He described telling Bruce Dickinson, 'I'm really struggling up there tonight,' to which Dickinson replied, 'You looked like you were struggling,' adding, 'I was worried about your health.'
Planet Rockstock is scheduled to run from Thursday, November 26, to Monday, November 30, at Trecco Bay Holiday Park. McBrain's curry night will take place the evening before the festival starts.
