Oct 08, 2013 14:41 BST Animals & Vampires dance the night away

The Animals and Friends were the first to open the new Woodshock LIVE music stage at the Tulleys farm Shocktober Fest scream park this Saturday. Playing a popular set of songs which included ‘House of the rising sun’ to a sea of vampires was a gig 'like no other' for .

Marking the start of the world renowned Halloween Festival on the farm in Crawley, the organisers arranged a world record attempt for the largest vampire gathering. Although unsuccessful with claiming the grand title, a stake on the claim for the British record was a success, firmly guaranteeing place in the history books.

John Steel, drummer and original member of says, “Over the years we’ve played thousands of concerts all over the world, but this was the first time I’ve ever played to an audience of vampires. They rocked!”

The WoodShock LIVE music stage is a first for Shocktober Fest, who this year have included a fantastic selection of well known and local, up and coming bands, to entertain the thrill seeking crowds on every one of their 18 fright nights.

With dates throughout October and the beginning of November, music lovers can revel in the spooky melodic atmosphere through purchasing the park’s cheapest pass, a ‘Street Pass’ without having to brave any of the award winning and somewhat terrifying haunted attractions.

The park opens again on Thursday, with local band Euphoria, followed by 80’s psychedelic rock band Dr & The Medics on Friday the 11th and 70’s tribute band The Flairz on Saturday the 12th. For a full list of the bands involved, please see: http://www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/shocktoberfest/attractions/woodshock -live-stage#sthash.rFNQvI4o.dpuf

Passes can be purchased through http://www.halloweenattractions.co.uk/shocktoberfest/prices

Shocktober Fest is an annual Halloween Festival run by Tulleys Farm, a third generation farm in the heart of Crawley, West Sussex. In its 15th year, the evening event, Shocktober Fest, has swiftly become the UK's No.1 Halloween Attraction, ensuring thrills, spills, shocks and scares in a plentiful supply.

Contacts

Kylee Charles Press Contact Press & Media Officer Halloween Festival at Tulleys Farm [email protected] 07816 946633 01342 718472