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Free Activities & Live Music Confirmed For Vitality Blast Matches This Summer
Free Activities & Live Music Confirmed For Vitality Blast Matches This Summer
A whole host of free entertainment will be available in and around Utilita Bowl during this year’s Vitality Blast
Hampshire Hawks' Vitality Blast campaign gets underway on Friday 30th May as part of the competition's Blast Off opening weekend, as both Men's and Women's teams contest in a T20 double header on the same day against Essex.
Gates open at 2pm ahead of a 3pm start for the Women's match, while the Men's game begins at 7pm.
Utilita Bowl has a proven track record for offering great supporter experiences, including offering the best view and the best food in cricket, as voted for by fans.
The stadium will have a number of free-to-use activities and live music available throughout the Vitality Blast campaign.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to make the most of the entertainment schedule. Match tickets and further event information are available by clicking here.
DJs & Handouts Upon Arrival
Upon arrival opposite the West Gate, DJs Vin and RH9 of H-Sound Syndicate will be bringing you an eclectic mix of summer anthems for the Hawks Vitality Blast action from gates opening to the start of the Men's match.
Once through the West Gate, fans will be greeted by the Hawks mascot, Hawky before the game.
What's more, 4/6 cards and other handouts will be given to fans entering the ground to get them ready to bring the noise & cheer on the Hawks!
Fun for the Kids & Families
The Family Fun Zone will open on the Hilltop Terrace with plenty of fun and games for all the kids and family to enjoy from Energise Sports.
On top of this, the local recreational cricket expert, Hampshire Cricket Board, will be running a Pick Up & Play Zone before each game and during match intervals.
Kids can try out cricket for the first time or show off their skills in this activity run by Hampshire's community coaches on the East Berm.
There will also be children's activity packs available from Utilita Bowl Store for kids to keep themselves entertained with word searches, colouring and much more included.
Scatterblast
Ahead of the start of each Men's fixture, fans can expect to catch a free Vitality Blast t-shirt during Scatterblast.
Hawky will be throwing shirts to the crowd in the stands from the Hendy all-electric vehicle as it undertakes it's Hendy Glory Lap in front of the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion and Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie Stand.
Interval Entertainment
During the innings break of the Hawks games, fans selected in the crowd will have the chance to show off their catching skills on Utilita Bowl's outfield.
Can you take the high catch under pressure?
Post-Match Entertainment
At the end of each game, Hawks players will gather on the edge of the boundary in front of the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion to sign autographsand take selfieswith fans.
Finally, once the game has come to an end, there will be live music rocking for the Blast afterparty between the Arlott Atrium and Shane Warne Stand, with a number of bands performing to finish off the night in style.
Catch fan-favourite Vitality Blast afterparty bands returning for 2025, including: Rock of the Pops, The Anthems, The 45s, Davey Jones' Locker, Take Cover, and more!
Come for a Blast
Tickets are available for all Hampshire Hawks matches and can be secured at the cheaper, advance rate by purchasing before the day of the match.
Fans wanting to join for every Blast fixture have the options to purchase a T20 Passport (access to all 8 fixtures at Utilita Bowl), a Women's Season Ticket (access to all Women's and double header fixtures), or a Junior Membership for fans aged 16 or under.
T20 Passports are very limited and due to sell out soon.
Utilita Bowl offers a range of hospitality packages Hampshire Hawks' home Vitality Blast matchdays, with inclusive high-quality food and complimentary drinks across a mix of shared suites and private boxes.
