Blades on Song for Summer Tour
Sheffield United has announced an exciting range of ‘Football, Fun, Music and Sun’ travel packages, offered in conjunction with the Malta Tourist Authority (MTA), that will enable football fans and British holiday makers to get the most out of the Blades’ pre-season tour of Malta (6th-10th July, 2009). With the tour coinciding with the ‘Malta Music Week’, featuring a free ‘Isle of MTV’ concert (8th July), this promises to be a unique occasion to visit the popular Mediterranean island.
A range of deals are now available at
www.sufctravel.co.uk. Prices start from £469 per person for a seven night stay at the 3* St Pauls Bay Hotel in Bugibba, and return flights from Manchester or Birmingham. All SUFC Travel packages include airport transfers, entry to the pre-season game, an action packed line-up of complimentary Blades activities, plus a 2009/10 season Sheffield United Football Club home shirt from the club’s new technical clothing partner, Macron.
Fans are able to book their own bespoke travel packages, but are advised to contact Sheffield United Football Club Commercial Department at
[email protected] or 0871 663 2462 to ensure they receive information on the complimentary Blades events taking place that week.
Supporting ‘Football, Fun, Music and Sun’ the first in a series of activities will be an invitation to join the Malta Junior Blades Charity Evening at the Splash and Fun Water Park on Monday 6th July, from 17.30 to 21.00 hrs. As part of the ‘Malta Music Week’ the Blades have invited popular Sheffield-based band Craine to play hits from their debut album, ‘Sleeping Vixen,’ on the evening of Tuesday, 7th July. This music feast will be hosted at the beautiful coastal resort of Bugibba.
The mid-week action starts with the Blades opening their summer training camp to the public at the Hibernians Stadium. That evening presents the chance to attend the free ‘Isle of MTV’ concert at the Il Fosos Square in Floriana, featuring headline acts The Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Metro Station and Esmée Denters, playing live in front of an expected 50,000 audience.
Another highlight of the tour will be a Blades charity evening on Thursday 9th July. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with the Blades first team squad, as well as getting an autograph and photograph with the players. There will be a cost for a ticket, with all the profits being donated to the Inspire children’s charity. This will be a prestigious occasion to soak up the atmosphere at the Excelsior Yacht Club, enjoy stunning views of the island and a BBQ-style buffet. Sheffield band Craine and top Maltese band Winter Moods will provide the entertainment.
Providing a perfect finale to ‘Football, Fun, Music and Sun’, the Blades pre-season game will be staged on the evening of Friday 10th July, against Maltese Premier League Club Hibernians. The Blades will be providing coaches to ferry supporters to and from the game.
Sheffield United Chief Executive Jason Rockett said: “’Football, Fun, Music and Sun’ demonstrates what a unique partnership we have with the MTA. We wanted to create a number of events that will be attended by the Blades squad to enable fans and the Maltese to have the opportunity to get closer to the team. Combined with the ‘Malta Music Week’, this is a special occasion that can be enjoyed by football fans, families, holiday-makers and the people of Malta.”
For regular updates for the Blades pre-season ‘Football, Fun, Music and Sun’ tour please visit
www.sufc.co.uk.
For more information on the ‘Malta Music Week’ please go to
www.visitmalta.com.
