Ewan McVicar admits the nerves are building ahead of his huge homecoming gig as he visited the site of Ayr’s first dance festival.
The DJ and producer is set to play in front of 7,500 fans who will pack into the town’s Low Green on Saturday for the first of two massive festivals.
The idea of playing to so many has never phased Ewan having just got back from a globe trotting tour. But this time, he’ll headline his own self-titled Pavilion Festival.
As he finally got to glimpse of the site taking shape, the star couldn’t take the smile off his face.
And he admits he’ll be first at the main gates on Saturday before fans flock to the town.
Speaking to Ayrshire Live at the Pavilion Festival site, Ewan said: “I’m nervous. I’m a bit nervous because my name is above the door man. I just want it to right for everybody.
“I’m not even thinking about my set I’m just thinking about the day and I hope everybody enjoys it. And I hope all our hard work has paid off for everybody.
“But I’m still so excited, I’m buzzing. It’s just a dream come true.”
Ewan took in the site which will take up only a quarter of the Low Green but is ready to make some noise.
He added: “We’re only covering a quarter of the Low Green, but I can’t believe how good it looks already.
“It’s all down to the STREETrave crowd. They’ve been running events for 30 years. I had no experience in this. I just had a dream and they’ve made it a reality. It has been amazing.”
Ewan’s Pavilion Festival will be followed by the return of STREETrave to Ayr, for a night that is 30 years in the making.
Pioneers STREETrave will take over on the Sunday bringing a host of top acts including Roger Sanchez, Soul II Soul and Inner City.
STREETrave found Ricky Magowan took Ayrshire Live on a tour of the site, telling of his teams vision to replicate the former venue of the Ayr Pavilion at both festivals.
To recreate the Ayr Pavilion. Revellers are set to be greeted with four turrets just like the iconic building – once the home of STREETrave.
Ricky told Ayrshire Live: “It’s hard to believe you’re at the Low Green, this place is being completely transformed.
“Over there is the Holy Grail, Ayr Pavilion. The Pavilion was always intended to be the backdrop to the whole festival
“We’re all excited. We just hope the weather stays up.”
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