The up-and-coming Manc band opening for Liam Gallagher at Knebworth

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

This Manchester band are about to go from playing at tiny clubs to opening up for Liam Gallagher at his epic Knebworth opening night.

Pastel will play the biggest gig of their lives today after Liam personally requested the band to open his first night at Knebworth where 80,000 fans are expected.

The indie band, fronted by Manchester-raised cousins Jack and James Yates, will start the live music this afternoon as the first support act on the bill which also includes Amyl and the Sniffers, Paolo Nutini and Kasabian, before Liam is due to take to the stage for an eagerly-anticipated performance at 9pm.

And it is all a bit of a pinch me moment for the lads. Pastel will perform at the first of two huge gigs that Liam will play at Knebworth - fresh from his huge homecoming gig at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday night.