Local casino announces plans to sponsor MK Weekender Festival

MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes have announced they will sponsor the MK Weekender Festival.

The festival is a new event taking place at Campbell Park on 14 and 15 August, with the event featuring a line up that features headline act Scouting for Girls. The pop-rock band will perform on 15 August, alongside DJ sets from Charlie Hedges, Martin Kemp and Chris Gregg.

The line-up for the 14 August edition will be headlined by Symphonic Ibiza, where a live orchestra will perform dance club classics, while Seb Fontaine B2B Tall, Jason Jay and Ross Wood will perform DJ sets.

As part of the Milton Keynes leisure and hospitality scene, MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes said they would be sponsoring this festival because they were, “proud to support events that help bring the community together and showcase the city’s vibrant cultural life.”

Mark Schertle, Chief Operating Officer at MERKUR Casino UK, said, “Milton Keynes is a city with a strong sense of community and an exciting cultural scene. Events like MK Weekender bring people together through music and shared experiences, and we are proud for MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes to support an event that celebrates everything that makes the city such a vibrant place to live and visit. Supporting local events like this reflects our commitment to being a positive part of the Milton Keynes community.”

Dave Scott, Venue Manager at MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes, added, “MK Weekender is a fantastic event for the city and something the whole community can enjoy. We are incredibly proud to support such a major local event and to see Campbell Park come alive with music and entertainment. As a venue based in the heart of Milton Keynes, it means a lot for us to be involved in something that brings so many people together.”

The statement continues, “With Campbell Park set to transform into a vibrant festival site for the weekend, MERKUR Casino Milton Keynes looks forward to welcoming music fans from across the region and celebrating another memorable event in the city’s calendar.”