BENFEST - 8th July 2023

The Concert & BBQ that raises money for good causes.

BenFest 2023 will be an open air picnic concert that will help bring a smile to your face, all whilst helping others in need.

Jake & Elwood Blues Are Back!!

….and they intend to rock the joint with their hit show “THE ESSEX BLUES BROTHERS”.

Featuring a live 8 piece band with two phenomenal singers. With a history of performances across the UK & Europe, this show will be nothing short of a fantastic recreation of the lunacy, music and soul that is the Blues Brothers!

This action packed show features only the finest Soul, Blues and Rhythm ‘n’ Blues classics immortalised in the legendary ‘Blues Brothers’ movies plus a whole lot more, including Gimme Some Loving, Everybody Needs Somebody, Jailhouse Rock, Hey Bartender, Land of 1000 Dances, Sweet Home Chicago, Shake your Tailfeather, Flip Flop Fly, She Caught the Katy, Rawhide and of course the ‘classic’, Minnie The Moocher.

It really is a show that's not to be missed and we encourage everyone to dress up in their best ever Blues Brothers gear to really get into the swing!

Men's Dress Code: Black Suits and tie with white socks, Pork Pie Hat and dark glasses, all encouraged but optional!

Women's Dress Code: Dress to impress.

BenFest events are aimed at helping people get together and have fun whilst raising much needed funds for good causes and this year are helping the following charities.

What's Happening on the Day

From 7pm

You're welcome to come along to the venue and settle in for an evening of great fun.

Food will also be served from 7pm

From 9pm

The Essex Blues Brothers will hit the stage.

Slip on your hat & shades, and get down and boogie as you listen, sing, and dance with Jake & Elwood as they, and The Essex Blues Brothers perform live, professing to be...“On a mission from God!!”

9.45pm

A little break in the act to enjoy a raffle with excellent prizes.

Don't forget to bring cash for the tickets!

We'll be adding details of the prizes soon!

12pm

Everyone goes home after their excellent evening

Travelling Here

The Chine, 106 Hill Road, Benfleet, SS7 1AL

By Train

There is a taxi rank at Benfleet Train Station, and the local taxi firm will be expecting to bring our guests to the venue for a small fee.

The number 1 bus can also bring you from Rayleigh Train Station.

By Bus

There are several bus routes that stop at the end of the road of the venue.

By Car

You can travel by car but there are limited spaces on site for our disabled guests. Disabled parking must be booked in advance.

Free car parking is available at Benfleet Station main car park and the local taxi firm is expecting to bring our guests from that station, to the venue at a small charge. If you do park here, the parking isn't free in the morning, so don't forget to pick up your car if you leave it overnight.

BenFest is also currently negotiating with a local church to allow their car park to be used for additional parking for the event. We will update our guests with the latest information in due course