Win free entry to the official Salsa Kingdom Press Launch Party
Written by Administrator
Friday, 04 July 2008
The Salsa Kingdom festival takes place on the weekend of 5th to 7th September. In the run up to the event, a series of pre-press launch parties are being held around the UK, culminating in the Official Press Launch at La Tasca in Manchester on Tuesday 15th July.
We're offering free entry for two, for one lucky winner to the party as guests of Salsa Central.
To win free entry for yourself and a friend, please email the answer to the following question to
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What is the name of the new album from the New Swing Sextet, which was released on 1st July;
1. Monkey See, Monkey Do 2. Back on the Streets, A Taste of Spanish Harlem 2 3. The Explosive New Swing Sextet
(The closing date for this competition is midday on Friday 11th July, 2008. The winner will be drawn at random from all correct entries and notified on that day)
About the Press Launch Party
Salsa Kingdom is having an exclusive press launch at La Tasca in Manchester on Tuesday 15th July for TV, Radio and Regional/National Press.
We are proud to announce that one of the UK's leading Showbiz couples "Ryan Thomas" and "Tina O'Brien" from Coronation Street will be joining Susana Montero and friends in a Salsa lesson with a special appearance by WORLDS NO1 SALSA DJ Henry Knowles from NYC.
After the filming and interviews the doors of La Tasca will open to Salsa Kingdom guests (approx 7.30pm).
Tickets for this party are available for £15 on the door, but entry is free if you've bought your festival pass before 15th July. Just bring your e-ticket with you. To reserve your place, email your e-ticket number to
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About the Pre-Press Launch series of Parties
"World No.1 Salsa DJ" Henry Knowles will be in the UK for a week in July, touring as part of the build up to the Salsa Kingdom Festival in September.
Tour dates are as follows;
Wednesday 9th July - London
Metrolatina
Bar Salsa, 96 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0JG www.londonsalsa.co.uk
Thursday 10th July - London
Salsateca
Wessex House, 1a St Johns Hill, SW11 (Clapham Jct) www.salsateca.co.uk
Friday 11th July - Birmingham
Latin Motion
Jongleurs Club, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HF www.latinmotion.co.uk
Sunday 13th July - Southport
Cafe Matisse, Cambridge Arcade, 1-3 Cambridge Walks (next to town hall), Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1AS www.salsadjirmita.bravehost.com
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Monday 14th July - Huddersfield
Livingstones Night Club, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 2RB www.fuegolatino.co.uk
Tuesday 15th July - Manchester
Salsa Kingdom Press Launch
La Tasca, 76 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2FW www.salsakingdom.co.uk
About the Salsa Kingdom Festival
The Salsa Kingdom Festival is what all Salsa Dancers and Salsa Fans have been crying out for – “A Fun Festival”‚ that will spread through 14 different locations in the grounds of Park Hall‚ with Latin Themed Bars and Restaurants‚ over Dance Workshops by International Teachers‚ Dance Shows including Salsation, a 40 minute Spectacular by Maria Torres and Company, plus The Worlds Top Latin DJs & Artists.
The festival will feature live performances from Eddie Palmieri and New Swing Sextet, plus DJ's Henry Knowles, Julian 'The Duke', DJ Lubi, Ricardo, Pepe Bassan, and Mauricio Reyes.
Teachers include;
Maria Torres
Susana Montero
Chachi
Adrian & Anita
Luis Salgado
Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse
Leon Rose
Rafael Del Busto
Iresol Cardona
Mauricio Reyes
Moe Flex
Mel C
Mo T
Carol Ann Stephenson
Mark & Lisa
Wesley Prince
Inaki Fernandez
Paris & Marianna
Salsa Central Bar; Salsa Central will be running the main bar in the centre of the festival site, with the resident dj's from our parties (Sizzla, Dennis, Mel C & Torqueo) joined by a few of the guest dj's and artists throughout the weekend.
Ticket Prices;
3 Day Pass (Early Bird Special) = £100
3 Day Pass (After 5th July) = £135
Saturday All Events = £60 (All Workshops/Parties/Maria Torres Show - Advance booking required)
Sunday All Events = £50 (All Workshops/Parties/Maria Torres Show - Advance booking required)
3 Night Party Pass = £60
Saturday Party Pass = £35
Sunday Party Pass = £25 (Party Passes do not include any shows)
Quote code "TOR1" to receive 10% off the ticket price.
Venue;
Park Hall Hotel - Camelot Theme Park
Chorley Lancs PR7 5LP
The Festival incorporates the following:-
140 Ensuite Bedrooms
3 Themed Restaurants
3 Themed Bars
Themed Night Club till 3am
Dance Hall with Staging
6 Workshops Rooms including a Dance Studio
Theme Park
Car Parking for 1500 Cars
Leisure Centre
Park Hall - Surrounded by over 100 acres of beautiful wooded countryside, Park Hall is an idyllic country retreat, yet only minutes from the motorway network, at the heart of the north west region. The lakeside hotel, including the unique hotel village has 140 en-suite bedrooms.
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