PAST EVENTS
2023
December
Christmas with The Beautiful Couch
A fantastic SELL OUT gig at The Social. The Beautiful Couch smashed through a 2 hour set leaving everyone very happy and a lot of 'Perfect 10' reviews!
Tribfest's Christmas Party with Slade UK @ Social, Hull
THE WORLD'S #1 SLADE TRIBUTE Slade UK performed a pure party set at Social in Hull to a packed crowd including lots of Trifbest staff and volunteers celebrating the festive season.
Santa Sunday 2023
Once again we took over Hull Town Centre for a fun filled Santa Sunday, which did exactly what it said on the tin. All suited and booted ready to have a blast in some of the best pubs that the city ad to over. An afternoon filled with lots of laughter and lots of daftness....proper Tribfest style!
November
Tribfest's Christmas Light Switch on with St Stephens
An evening of fantastic, festive & free entertainment showcased at St Stephens from 5 pm – 8 pm to celebrate the city's light switch-on.
August
Tribfest 2023
The best one yet. A fantastic weekend filled with incredible acts and glorious sunshine! What's not to love?!?
June
Fathers Day at St Stephens
To celebrate our fab dads we showcased the unsigned stage from Tribfest 2023 with amazing performances from Edge of 13, Saints Among Us & Breeze.
January
Hull Ex Footballers Sportsman Lunch
Following on from the success of our 2022 event we brought Dean Saunders ex Liverpool player and Welsh manager to DoubleTree Hilton Hull to share his stories at our Sportsman's lunch. With comedy from Gary Marshall and hosted by Mike 'Braddy' Bradshaw, it was an excellent afternoon. With lots of money raised for 2 great charities!
2022
December
Tribfest's Christmas Party with Benidorm Tom LIVE
After his fantastic performance on the Main Stage at Tribfest 22 we had to have him back so, let's get some plans in the diary and come celebrate a Tribfest Christmas with us and the sensational Benidorm Tom at Social in Hull and 'My My My' are we excited!!!
November
Tribfest's Christmas Light Switch on with St Stephens
An evening of fantastic, festive & free entertainment showcased at St Stephens from 5 pm – 8 pm to celebrate the city's light switch-on.
August
Tribfest 2022
Tribfest 2022 was a raging success with incredible reviews from all that attended! We really nailed this year from the impeccably clean toilets, the truly fantastic performances and musicians to the whole atmosphere. Oh, and the glorious sunshine helps too! One not to be missed.
June
Beautiful Couch (Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins) LIVE at Social
Another SOLD OUT performance by the incredible Hull band live at one of the best venues in the city. Keep your eyes peeled for their next gig at Tribfest 2022!
April
AC/DC UK (Tribute to AC/DC) @ Hessle Town Hall
AC/DC UK, the most electrifying tribute to AC/DC tore the roof off Hessle Town Hall. One of Europe’s most popular and exciting tribute acts brought a level of authenticity to the 80’s era performing to a SELL OUT crowd in Hessle.
Meet Loaf (Tribute to Meat Loaf) @ Hessle Town Hall
Meet Loaf, the world-class tribute to Meat Loaf performed live at Hessle Town Hall on Saturday 9th April 2022 after the cancelled 2020 gig and what a night it was! An incredible 2 hour set taking us through all the hits!
January
Hull Ex-Footballers Reunion Charity Lunch
With fantastic guests such as Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, Dean Windass & comedian Lea Roberts a fantastic afternoon was had at the DoubleTree Hilton Hull on Sunday 23rd January. There was a charity auction, lots of games and plenty of laughter filled the ballroom! It was a day to remember with people you won't forget. And we're making it annual!
2021
December
Santa Sunday
Since we had to miss the Santa Sunday in 2020 we were really excited to get this event going again. And as predicted the Santas took over Hull again with so many friendly faces!
Christmas with The Beautiful Couch
Our first gig at Warners Health Club, hopefully of many. This was an event with the option of a meal and it was a roaring success just like all of the Beautiful Couch gigs. We are excited to bring more entertainment to this new venue so, keep your eyes peeled.
Tom Jones Tribute 'Benidorm Tom' @ Hessle Town Hall
MY MY MY what a fantastic night! Another great gig at Hessle Town Hall. We look forward to bringing you more fantastic events in 2022.
November
Beautiful Couch @ Hessle Town Hall
WOW. What a night, lost for words. Another absolutely packed gig for the sensational Beautiful Couch.
Gary Ryan as Neil Diamond @ Hessle Town Hall
The good times never seemed so good, Gary Ryan is the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond, as seen on Stars in Their Eyes. With support on the night from Jessika Mae, a fantastic event all round and a well-needed sing-a-long!
An Evening with Billy Whitehurst
A Yorkshire boy through and through is sharing his footballing tales and memories of the good, the bad, and most of all the ugly with you at Hessle Town Hall. A night to remember! With comedy from Sam Harland and hosted by Darren Lethem.
August
Tribfest 2021
After 18 months of no events AT ALL we were so excited to be able to bring Tribfest to the grounds of Sledmere House. And what a party it was! The best one yet! The only thing getting us through the post Tribfest blues is knowing that we're going to have another one next year!
2019
Decemeber
Santa Shenanigans, Hull City Centre
We did it! We took over Hull City Centre with a fantastic turnout of Santas and Mrs Santas dressed to impress and spread some Christmas cheer whilst raising money for Pauls Promise and Hull's Homeless Community Project.
Christmas @ St Stephens
We provided a night of fantastic festive cheer to spur on all of the late night shoppers on the last late night shopping before Christmas with amazing performances from the super cute Collingwood Choir, the incredible East Riding Rock Choir, the super talented Jessika-Mae and the gorgeous Carrie Martin!
November
The Kopycat Killers Live @ Hessle Town Hall
The third gig held at Hessle Town Hall and WOW what a fantastic night we had! The band played a phenomenal set with fantastic support from Diddie Hair. From the fantastic vocals, impeccable band, impressive stage set up and most of all the electric atmosphere that was created, a truly remarkable evening.
October
Combat Clash & Ian Dury Tribute @ Hessle Town Hall
Our second gig in a series to be held at Hessle Town Hall organised and promoted by Ed Entertainments Ltd. A fantastic atmoshphere filled with nostaliga and a punk rock attitude.
September
Beautiful Couch @ Hessle Town Hall
The first gig in a series to be held at Hessle Town Hall organised and promoted by Ed Entertainments Ltd this was a sell out show with our boss Ed Faulkner headlining the phenomenal gig. We look forward to creating more events at Hessle Town Hall over the coming year.
August
Tribfest 2019
Once again Trbfest wowed the crowds that travelled from far and wide to see the greatest Tribute bands that the world has to offer in the incredible grounds of Sledmere house, East Yorkshire.
If you fancy spending a weekend amongst family and friends in a beautiful setting with first class entertainment for all the family; including Kidzone , Acoustic Stage, Unsigned Marquee and the VIP Big Top, then Tribfest is the place to be!
Party Under The Sticks
Another successful night was held for the club raising a lot of money and ensuring everyone hasd a fantastic night! Ed Entertainments Ltd. were asked once again to organise and promote 'Party Under The Sticks', a fundraising event for Hullensians RUFC club. We provided full staging, sound, lighting, and entertainment for the outdoor event.
2018
December
Tribfest At Sea Minicruise
For the fourth year, the Tribfest At Sea Minicruise returned. Sailing from Hull to Rotterdam, we packed the ship with top tribute bands, acoustic acts, comedians, and karaoke.
As always the event went down extremely well and the entertainment was first class.
October
Totally Tina at Cottingham Civic Hall
Totally Tina performed to a packed crowd in Cottingham Civic Hall and completely blew them all away. Ed Entertainments Ltd. managed the artist from booking to hospitality on the evening.
The event went without a glitch and the audience left very happy.
Meet Loaf at Cottingham Civic Hall
Meet Loaf tore the roof off Cottingham Civic Hall with some great support from local musician Leon Wainman prior. Ed Entertainments Ltd. managed the artist from booking to hospitality on the evening.
The event was a great success and we got some incredible feedback.
September
Party Under The Sticks
Ed Entertainments Ltd. were asked once again to organise and promote 'Party Under The Sticks', a fundraising event for Hullensians RUFC club. We provided full staging, sound, lighting, and entertainment for the outdoor event.
August
Tribfest 2018
Ed Entertainments Ltd. returned to host the biggest tribute band festival in the world. With hundreds of acts over the weekend it was a great weekend for the whole family to enjoy.
Tribfest continues to hold it's reputation of being a safe place to come for all the family! With such a wide range of people coming together it really does make for something beautiful!
2017
December
Tribfest Christmas at St Stephen's
Ed Entertainments Ltd. returned to St Stephen's Shopping Centre, Hull, to host an evening of festive live music for the late night shopping!
Hosted by KCFM's Darren Lethem, and featuring The Frogg Brothers, Freedom Road Creative Arts, Carrie Martin, and The Collingwood Primary School Choir, the evening was a huge success and got everyone into the Christmas spirit!
Tribfest At Sea Minicruise
For the third year, the Tribfest At Sea Minicruise returned. Sailling from Hull to Rotterdam, we packed the ship with top tribute bands, acoustic acts, comedians, and karaoke. The Minicruise sold out in advance and the feedback we received from attendees was some of the best yet!
September
Party Under The Sticks
Ed Entertainments Ltd. worked in conjunction with Hullensians RUFC to organise and promote 'Party Under The Sticks', a fundraising event for the club. We provided full staging, sound, lighting, and entertainment for the outdoor event.
August
Tribfest 2017
Tribfest returned to Sledmere House for its 11th festival. Featuring headliners; Kazabian (Kasabian), AC/DC UK (AC/DC), JD King's Elvis (Elvis Presley), and Totally Tina (Tina Turner). It was a wet start to the weekend but that didn't put off our loyal Tribfesters! Luckily the sun soon came out and it was another hugely successful year for the world's biggest tribute band music festival.
July
Tribfest Taster
St. Stephen's Shopping Centre, Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LN
We were back at St Stephen's Shopping Centre for a day of live music to give shoppers a taste of Tribfest 2017!
Featuring The Beautiful Couch (a tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins), The Four Kicks (a tribute to Kings Of Leon), Jack Parker (acoustic), and The Underground Owls (local unsigned band), the day was a great success and even featured an appearance from Del Boy's 3 wheeler van from 'Only Fools and Horses'.
BishFest 2017
Ed Entertainments Ltd. provided full stage, sound, and lighting for BishFest 2017 at Bishop Burton College. Held as part of the college's graduation week, the event featured fairground rides, bouncy castles, food and drink stalls, and live entertainment from The Underground Owls, School Daze, Bud Sugar, Gracie Falls, and Andy Cornfoot.
2016
December
Tribfest At Sea Minicruise
The 'Tribfest At Sea' Minicruise returned and the ferry was packed full of top class entertainment. Top tribute bands, unsigned bands, acoustic acts, and comedians. Make sure to book when the minicruise returns in 2017.
October
Tribfest ROCK Minicruise
After the success of the 'Tribfest At Sea' minicruise in December 2015, we worked in partnership with P&O Ferries to produce the Tribfest ROCK Minicruise. Sailing from Hull to Rotterdam over Halloween weekend, the cruise featured tributes to Motorhead, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC, plus 3 great unsigned rock bands. The minicruise was another success with great feedback after the event from both customers and P&O staff.
August
Tribfest 2016
Our very special 10th anniversary Tribfest Music Festival. The biggest and best yet, main stage headliners were Antarctic Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys), Meet Loaf (Meat Loaf), The Bohemians (Queen), and Paul Metcalfe (Rod Stewart). As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations, we broke a World Record the the 'World's Biggest Oops Upside Your Head Dance' and also had a holi powder paint party!
July
Tribfest Taster, St Stephen's Shopping Centre
We returned to St Stephen's Shopping Centre to promote Tribfest and give shoppers a taste of what the festival is all about. Featuring local unsigned and acoustic acts, the weekend also saw headline appearances from The Beautiful Couch (Beautiful South & The Housemartins), and Bloodstream (Ed Sheeran).
2015
December
Tribfest At Sea Minicruise
After 9 years on land, Tribfest launched it's very first Minicruise in partnership with P&O Ferries. Over the weekend of 5ht & 6th December, we packed the ferry full of brilliant tribute bands, unsigned bands, acoustic acts and comedians to provide the full festival experience, on a ship! Sailing from Hull to Rotterdam, with a day out in Amsterdam, the Tribfest Minicruise was a huge success and plans are already in place for the 2016 minicruise.
Click here to view the Minicruise Aftermovie
November
Christmas Lights Switch On, St Stephen's Shopping Centre, Hull
The annual Christmas lights switch on at Hull's biggest shopping centre. Ed Entertainments provided staging and sound for the event which featured Britain's Got Talent Finalist Calum Scott and Miss Great Britain, Zara Holland. The night was a huge success with over 37,000 people visiting the shopping centre throughout the day, a 15% increase on 2014's Christmas lights switch on.
Ed Entertainments Ltd provided full staging and sound for the event.
October
Digital Awards, C4DI Hull
We provided both indoor and outdoor lighting for the Digital Awards and the opening of the C4DI building in Hull. This was the first event held at C4DI and marked the opening of the building.
August
Tribfest 2015
Back for its 9th year, Tribfest returned to Sledmere House with headliners The Joshua Tree (U2), Totally Tina (Tina Turner), The Cheatles (The Beatles), and Badness (Madness).
Click here to view the Tribfest 2015 Aftermovie
July
The Laughing Bull Comedy Club
The Laughing Bull Comedy Club returned with a great sell out show at David Lloyd Leisure Club, Hull. The night featured MC Steve Rimmer, Jojo Georgiou, and headliner, TV funnyman Patrick Monahan. The evening was a huge success and all the comedians had the audience laughing from start to finish!
June
Dadstonbury, St Stephen's Shopping Centre, Hull
Held over 2 days in St Stephen's Shopping Centre Hull, Dadstonbury featured 2 brilliant tribute bands, The Beautiful Couch (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins) and Heart of Glass (Blondie), plus local acts The Talkdown, Danny Landau Band, Grace Christiansen and Emmie Craft. Marking Fathers Day and showcasing acts who'd be appearing at Tribfest 2015, in partnership with St Stephens, the event drew large crowds to watch the live music, and compete in a Guitar Hero competition to win tickets for Tribfest in August.
St Stephen's Shopping Centre manager Jim Harris said of their partnership with Tribfest, "They may be tribute bands but Tribfest is the real deal and has become a highlight of the region's music calendar. Our taster weekend will give everyone the chance to find out what it is all about, hear some fantastic music from two of the best tribute bands around, and a few lucky people will even win tickets for the full festival"
2014
August
Tribfest 2014
Another year and another brilliant Tribfest was held at Sledmere House. The biggest and best yet, headliners included Meet Loaf, Kings ov Leon, and ABBA Revival. New additions to the festival included an expanded Kidzone with plenty to keep the younger Tribfesters happy all weekend!
2013
August
Tribfest 2013
Another brilliant year for the world's biggest tribute band music festival. Headliners for the festival at Sledmere House were The Floyd Effect (A tribute to Pink Floyd), Badness (A tribute to Madness) and The Bohemians (A tribute to Queen). As well as showcasing the world's top tribute bands, unsigned bands, acoustic acts, DJs and comedians were featured on the lineup.
2012
August
Tribfest 2012
Tribfest returned and this year it was held at a new venue: Sledmere House, East Yorkshire. With over 140 bands and artists playing over the weekend. The main stage headliners were The Clone Roses (A tribute to The Stone Roses), The Bohemians (A tribute to Queen) and Ben, Michael Jackson UK (A tribute to Michael Jackson). Tribfest 2012 was another great weekend for everyone involved.
April
The Laughing Bull Comedy Club
The Laughing Bull Comedy Club returned for the final time in early 2012 and with a change of name! April's comedy club featured: James Cook, Joseph Wilson, Phil Pagett and El Purnell. Another great night that had the audience in stitches throughout. Keep an eye of the Ed Entertainments website to find out when The Laughing Bull Comedy Club will return.
March
The Laughing Cow Comedy Club
The third Laughing Cow Comedy Club arrived in March 2012. Comedians were: Dan Bland, Sam Harland and Andy Watson.
February
The Laughing Cow Comedy Club
The Laughing Cow Comedy Club returned to another packed audience and another great night at The Octagon. The comedians who performed were: Jay Hampson, Ben Schofield and headliner Mark Rough.
January
The Laughing Cow Comedy Club
Following the success of the Laughing Cow Comedy Marquee at Tribfest 2011, Ed Entertainments announced a new monthly comedy night held at The Octagon Centre in West Hull.
The first comedy club took place on Saturday 28th January. Featuring 3 great comedians: Bill Woolland(Supported Freddie Starr on his 2009 tour), Ray Kane(City Life Comedian of the year 2006 winner at Comedy Store, Manchester) and Sam Brady(Winner of the Hull(Tenfoot City) comedian of the year 2010).
The comedy club was a sell out success with the next 2 nights already onsale for February and March 2012.
2011
August
Tribfest 2011, The World's Biggest Tribute Band Festival
Returning for its 5th year, Tribfest 2011 is once again held at the Beverley Polo Club. The 2011 headliners are The Jilted Generation (a tribute to The Prodigy), Back For Good (a tribute to Take That), and Badness (a tribute to Madness/Ska). Tribfest proved once again that it can keep growing year on year with a record amount of people coming and joing this family friendly weekend festival. Brand new for 2011 Tribfest included 'The Laughing Cow Comedy Marquee' once again proving how diverse a festival tribfest is becoming with entertainment to suit all ages.
2010
November
Hull's First Silent Disco
Taking place in the newly converted music venue/bar, Fruit, in Hull's fruit market area. Ed Entertainments brought the silent disco to the masses staging Hull's First Silent Disco. Featuring 2 DJ's providing a mix of music to keep the crowd dancing all night long.
August
Tribfest, Europe's Biggest Tribute Band Music Festival
Returning to the Beverley Polo Club over the weekend of 20th, 21st and 22nd August 2010.
With numbers increasing year on year, Tribfest returned in 2010 bigger and better than ever. Featuring a whole range of entertainment; the main stage, VIP stage, rock marquee, folk marquee, dance marquee, tribbyaoke marquee, kidzone, and a silent disco, Tribfest is a perfect festival to take the whole family to with entertainment to suit everyone's needs.
May - July
Tribbyaoke competition
East Yorkshires first karaoke competition with a live band. Touring venues across Yorkshire, 12 winners from each heat/venue won themselves a slot on the mainstage at Tribfest 2010. They them battled it out to find out who would be crowned the Tribbyoake winner.
2009
August
Tribfest, Beverley Polo Club
Tribfest finds a new home at Beverley Polo Club, Tickton. Taking place on Friday 21st August until Sunday 23rd August 2009.
The event was held at a new site this year - The Beveley Polo Club, Tickton (Near Beverley), East Yorkshire. With the lineup including; Greendate (Tribute to Greenday), Razorlike (Tribute to Razorlight), The Jilted Generation (Tribute to The Prodigy), and Maetloaf (Tribute to Meatloaf) as well as Tribfest regulars, Achtung Baby (tribute to U2), All Mods Cons (tribute to The Jam), and Quo-Incidence (tribute to Status Quo). Tribfest caters for the whole family with a whole range of fun for all ages which was shown with a massive increase in numbers once again.
2008
August
Tribfest 3 day music festival
Tribfest gathered more pace with its second music festival in Driffield, East Yorkshire. Europes Biggest music Festival was this year run over three days and once again featured some of the best Tribute Bands in the country.
May
Tribfest Taster Hull City Hall, Hull
Once again music lovers got a taste of what's to come as the second Tribfest taster was staged at Hull City Hall on Saturday 17th May 2008. Featuring four top tribute bands; The Antarctic Monkeys (a tribute to the Arctic Monkeys who already have national acclaim), The Fillers (a tribute to The Killers who have made a massive impact on the UK tribute Scene), and two of the top Tribfest ‘07 bands who played last years festival, Achtung Baby (a tribute to U2) and our very own Hull based band topping the bill, Badness (a tribute to Madness/Ska).
February - October
Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League 2007/2008 Season
Ed Entertainments provided pre match entertainment at every home game at Craven Park throughout the season. Each week was a different act with a range of varied entertainment throughout the rugby league season.
2007
August
Tribfest 2 day outdoor music festival, Driffield Showground, East Yorkshire
Taking place at the Driffield Showground, Tribfest was billed as East Yorkshire's first Glastonbury style Music festival. The weekends entertainment was provide by some of the very best tribute bands from around the UK.
January
Tribfest Taster Hull City Hall, Hull
Hosted by Magic 1161 & Viking FM's Darren Leatham and featuring tribute bands; "Rats in the Kitchen" (UB40) and "Rockaria" (ELO) and headlining were "The Beautiful Couch" (The Beautiful South). The evening was billed as the "Tribfest Taster" and was part of the build up to the main 'Tribfest' event on 18th & 19th August 2007 at the Driffield Showground, East Yorkshire.