Hed Kandi brings Ibiza to Birmingham's Monarch Beach
Jun 11 2009
Leading music and lifestyle brand, Hed Kandi has confirmed it will be hosting the first ever Sunset Beach Party on the Monarch Beach in Birmingham, as part of the first week of Spanish-themed events and activities.
The legendary brand, famous for its lavish events in Ibiza, mainland Spain and numerous other sizzling destinations around the globe, have teamed up with Monarch Airlines and Birmingham City Council to bring the stylish sounds of the summer to the city as part of the opening weekend of entertainments.
The free party is on Saturday 20 June between 6pm and 9pm, and will be the perfect warm-up event for party-goers heading on to Hed Kandi’s stylish club night at Gatecrasher in Birmingham.
Sunday 21 June will be a much more laid back affair, with Spanish-themed music on the BRMB stage and a family film matinee of the Mask of Zorro at 3pm. And for those who stayed up a little late on Saturday night, the deckchairs will offer the perfect chance for a traditional Spanish siesta.
The events are part of a whole range of Spanish entertainment and activities planned to reflect Monarch’s Spanish focus on the beach during its first week of operation. Visitors will be whisked away to España to experience stunning displays of flamenco dancing as well as traditional Spanish music and for the adventurous, the opportunity to join in and learn to play the castonets. Throughout the weekend, the BRMB Beach bar and café will also be serving typical local dishes such as paella, sangria and cerveza (Spanish beer).
Cllr Martin Mullaney, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport & Culture said: "I am delighted that the city’s urban beach is returning this year to give our residents and visitors a chance to enjoy the sun, sea and sand. In these economically challenging times it is important that people still get together to relax and enjoy themselves and these free entertainments will offer the perfect opportunity.”
Liz Savage, Managing Director of Monarch Flights and Holidays also said, “We are very excited about the launch of the Monarch Beach, and what better destination to kick off with than Spain – a country that alwayshas something to celebrate! Through our planned activities and events, visitors will be able to experience a little part of Spain, right in the centre of Birmingham”.
The Spanish fiesta will start at the private launch event on Friday 19th June at 1pm compered by BRMB’s Russ Morris, with the beach opening to the public at 2:30pm.
The Monarch Beach is located in Chamberlain Square, Birmingham city centre and is free to visit. Standard opening times are Sunday to Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-9m. For more information please call 0121 303 3008 or visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/beach or www.monarch.co.uk/beach.
