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S Club Party and Big Brovaz play at Gravesend Riverside Festival

There ain’t no party like an S Club Party, they say - so when S Club 7 split up it looked like such parties would be consigned to history.

But hold on, that party in Gravesend on Saturday looked remarkably like one.

The reason? Well it’s all thanks to the reformation of the 90s pop sensation under the guise of S Club Party, featuring S Club members Jo, Bradley and Tina; and together they brought the party atmosphere to fever pitch as they took to the stage at the 2017 Gravesend Riverside Festival.

Tina Barrett and Jo O'Meara from S Club Party. Picture: Jason Arthur
Tina Barrett and Jo O'Meara from S Club Party. Picture: Jason Arthur
Moriarty and the Negative Waves play in Fort Gardens. Picture: Andy Payton
Moriarty and the Negative Waves play in Fort Gardens. Picture: Andy Payton
Hip hop group Big Brovaz relax by the River. Picture: Jason Arthur
Hip hop group Big Brovaz relax by the River. Picture: Jason Arthur

For those who didn’t appreciate the feel-good S Club vibe - and they were thin on the ground of course - there was plenty more entertainment on offer in the form of Dire Straits tribute act Money for Nothing, hip hop group Big Brovaz, Gravesend band Chaps, and a host of other Kent bands.

From left, David Stableford, Iris Grieve, five, Ian Grieve, Lilly Grieve, 11, and Anne Stableford soak up the atmosphere. Picture: Andy Payton
From left, David Stableford, Iris Grieve, five, Ian Grieve, Lilly Grieve, 11, and Anne Stableford soak up the atmosphere. Picture: Andy Payton
The Bruno Mars tribute act proved popular. Picture: Jason Arthur
The Bruno Mars tribute act proved popular. Picture: Jason Arthur
Big Brovaz was one of the groups that performed. Picture: Jason Arthur
Big Brovaz was one of the groups that performed. Picture: Jason Arthur

The festival featured a traditional ‘Summer Fayre’ in the Fort Gardens, with food stalls and a fairground; while sports clubs were on hand to offer the chance to try a range of activities.

From left, Denver White, Adam James, and Amber Fox enjoy the festival. Picture: Andy Payton
From left, Denver White, Adam James, and Amber Fox enjoy the festival. Picture: Andy Payton
There ain't no party like an S Club Party! Picture: Jason Arthur
There ain't no party like an S Club Party! Picture: Jason Arthur

Other attractions included birds of prey and farm animals and a scarecrow competition.

See more pictures in this Thursday's Gravesend Messenger.

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