As part of the Goose Green Summer Music event this weekend there will be a very special performance from ‘The Guestlist’ a new indie/rock band from Altrincham.

The band was formed in 2021 by a group of students from Altrincham Grammar School for Boys who had previously played in the school’s award-winning Swing Band.

At 2pm on Sunday they will be performing their first release “161”, which is a song that tells part of the story of Altrincham’s Chapel Street, the Bravest Little Street in England. During the First World War, from the 60 terraced houses on the street, 161 men and boys volunteered for the army, and 29 of them never returned home. Lead singer, Cai Alty, walks past the Chapel Street plaque every day on his way to school and felt inspired to write the song, a story of family, community, memory, and loss.

Cai explained

“Writing 161 made me appreciate the sacrifice that the boys before me had made so that I could be here, and I’m proud to be from Altrincham.”

The final weekend of Goose Green Summer Music takes place over the August bank holiday weekend (Sat 28th & Sun 29th Aug 2-8pm). The programme, throughout August, has featured unsigned artists, talented soloists and bands, and this weekend’s line-up includes Jess Kemp, The Panamas, Rosellas and Hollows.

Mandy White, Altrincham’s BID Manager, “We look forward to welcoming many visitors to Altrincham this weekend. Come and listen to the incredible live music and enjoy the wonderful hospitality the town’s awesome cafes, bars and restaurants provide.’’