GREEN DAY SUPPORTS ACTS CONFIRMED Posted by claire on Monday, April 8, 2002 A, Rival Schools, Hundred Reasons, Spunge, Three Colours Red and Raging Speedhorn will be among the support acts at this years DISTORTION Festival, to be headlined by Green Day. The show will take place on Saturday 20th July (subject to licence) at Wollaton Park in Nottingham. Distortion 2002 follows in a similar vein to last years Extreme festival, which featured eight of the biggest, best and most exciting American and British skate punk / ska core acts around, including Less Than Jake, Pitchshifter, The Vandals and The Ataris. Distortion is set to be even bigger and better, says director Andy Copping: “This year will see up to 16 bands over two stages, the bill already looks amazing and we are currently in talks with some very high profile acts to join the show.” Green Day, the American neo-punk band broke through with their multi-platinum album, Dookie in 1994 and have gone from strength to strength. International Superhits was released last year, featuring the bands biggest songs to date, including Basketcase, Brain Stew, Time Of Your Life and Minority – all of which have defined the modern rock radio era. Director George Akins said: “We are extremely happy with the way things are going this year. Green Day are one of the biggest bands around at the moment and along with such amazing support acts, have helped boost the profile of Distortion, putting the event on a par with City In The Park.” Wollaton Park is the perfect setting for such an event, with the backdrop of the historical 16th century hall within the grounds of its natural amphitheatre. The location makes for a breathtaking setting with perfect views from all of the ten-acre enclosure. The summer’s day long event organised by Rock City will include further attractions such as street theatre and funfairs. Tickets are £25 (subject to a booking fee) and are on sale now from Rock City Tel. (0115) 958 8484. This event is subject to licence being granted.