LUCKY FEW TO GET VIP TREATMENT AT 'LOVING THE BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL' 

The Venus Company has announced that there will be a limited number of VIP tickets available for their first ever Beach Music festival, taking place at Blackpool Sands, Devon, on Saturday 8th July. Those lucky enough to get their hands on these coveted tickets will enjoy a fabulous three course meal created using locally-sourced produce and served up at their table right in front of the stage. The festival was recently featured in theguardian.com as one of the top coastal festivals of the summer.

Michael Smith, co-owner of The Venus Company, comments: “When you think of music festivals you might conjure up the image of fans wading through mud and elbowing through crowds for just a distant glimpse of their favourite band. When it came to planning Loving the Beach Music Festival, we decided to do things a little bit differently. Our VIP seats offer festival goers the chance to sit comfortably around a table and enjoy fantastic close up views of the bands. And, of course, VIP ticket holders will also enjoy a delicious meal from our award-winning restaurant. So whether you want to throw yourself into the crowds, find your own space to dance around on the beautiful Blackpool Sands beach or make yourself comfortable in the VIP area, the Loving the Beach Music Festival has the perfect festival experience for you.”

Set to be the new must attend festival of the season, offering fun for all the family, festival goers will enjoy performances from local bands 'Mafia 4' and 'Three Bags Full' supporting legendary headline act 'Saloon Star', who play everything from swing and country to blues, funk, reggae and pop with some rock thrown in for good measure.

The music starts at 12pm but the fun starts when the doors open at 8.30am. Ticket holders will be able to enjoy one of Britain's most beautiful beaches as well as delicious local food and drink available from Venus café and takeaway* and the Bays Brewery drinks tent. There will also be a host of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Children will be kept entertained with traditional Punch & Judy shows and treasure hunts and demos from charities supporting the event: RNLI, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Marine Conservation Society and the Devon Wildlife Trust.

Tickets are available to purchase now via Eventbrite (search for Venus Loving the Beach Festival)

• £15 per adult (over 16)
• £5 per child (under 16)
• Each paying adult can take one child under 11 years old for free
• VIP tickets £45 - to include a 3-course set menu of locally sourced produce. Limited availability and early booking advised. Two sittings, 5pm and 8pm.

On site car parking will be available at a cost of £5 per car for the day.

For more details and how to book please visit, www.lovingthebeach.co.uk

*Café closed for general admission from 5pm, Venus takeaway open until 8pm

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Notes to the Editor:

1. The Venus Company began life at Blackpool Sands in Devon and has kept beachgoers fed and watered with delicious food and drink for 22 years. 
2. They have six sites across the West Country including Blackpool Sands, East Portlemouth, Bigbury on Sea, Tolcarne, Watergate Bay and their only inland café at The Shops at Dartington.
3. The Venus Company's philosophy is best summed up by the phrase 'Loving the Beach'. 
4. They have twice won the Queen's Award for Sustainable Development (in 2010 and 2005).  One of only ten companies throughout the UK to have been awarded a sustainability honour in 2010 and one of only eight companies to have achieved the award in 2005. 

For further information, photography or an interview with Michael Smith co-owner of The Venus Company please contact:

Hayley at RAW PR and Marketing - hayley@rawprandmarketing.co.uk 

Telephone: 07887474104

Twitter: @RawSW         

Image courtesy of Matt Austin, please credit if used.