ROBIN McAULEY First coming to prominence with British melodic rockers Grand Prix in the 80s before hooking up with Michael Schenker to create the McCauley Shenker Group, Robin has recently been touring with MSG while also being part of the super-group Black Swan and releasing solo albums. His Firefest set will include both Grand Prix and MSG songs that haven’t been heard in 40 years, as well as others. TOUCH Possibly one of the best regarded keyboard/pomp albums of the 80s, the debut Touch album will be getting a fair amount of airplay during this, the first return to UK shores for the band since the inaugural Monster of Rock back in 1980. The hit Cher single ‘I Found Someone’ co-written by main-man Mark Mangold will also be getting an outing. This set will definitely be an “I was there” moment. CATS IN SPACE One of the country’s most loved new rock bands, Cats In Space have captured the hearts of many with their 70s ELO style Pomp Rock, smothers in glorious harmonies. Having come top in our Fireworks Magazine ‘Writers’ Album of the Year’ poll, this set will be an exclusive one for FIREFEST compared to the one being toured throughout the UK. SKAGARACK Having on played in the UK once previously, at the famed Marquee Club in London, these Danish melodic rockers have been a fan favourite for years, with albums such as ‘Hungry For a Game’ and ‘A Slice of Heaven’ being included in many ‘Best Album’ lists. Definitely a band on the bucket list for many, and reports from Denmark say the guys are wonderful live. Definitely one not to miss!! KINGDOM OF MADNESS Kingdom Of Madness were put together by former Magnum keyboard player Mark Stanway, with other ex-Magnum stalwarts such as Micky Barker and Richard Bailey playing songs from their commercial peak period of 1978-1994. With the recent tragic passing of Magnum main-man Tony Clarkin, Kingdom of Madness are the only band now keeping these classic songs alive. This will definitely be a ‘Sacred Hour’! MAD MAX Mad Max were responsible for one of the best Melodic Rock albums from Germany in the 80s with the fantastic ‘Night Of Passion’. Now with a brand-new singer, the band containing original members Axel Kruse (drums) and Jürgen Breforth (guitars) have discovered a new lease of life, with their current album ‘Wings Of Time’ being a glorious return to form. A very rare opportunity to catch the guys on UK soil. ATLANTIC UK AORsters Atlantic crashed onto the scene with their highly revered debut ‘Power’ back in 1994. Now featuring a new line-up, but with main-man and song-writer Simon Harrison still in place, the long awaited follow-up ‘Another World’ has given us another slab of glorious AOR. Sure to be an amazing experience, with songs from both albums being aired. LOST WEEKED Lost Weekend very nearly made it in the UK, their album ‘Presence Of Mind’ being a monster of an album, and then the guys went on to pen the glorious ‘Spirit Of Man’ for Bob Catley. Reforming especially for Firefest, this will be an absolute blast of a show!