This Is South Tyneside Festival has revealed the line-up for its Sunday concerts.
The concerts held annually, at South Shields’ Bents Park, are part of the festivals summer programme- that runs from June to August.
Concert dates and line up
Each year fans flock to This Is South Tyneside festivals’ concerts to watch an array of popular music artists.
This years concerts will kick off on 9 July with British pop band, The Vamps.
The following Sunday (16 July) Jason Donovan will be taking to the stage, performing some of his best loved hits from across the years.
Then on Sunday 23 July, the music of global superstars Abba will be brought to the stage, courtesy of Björn Again, who have been wowing audiences across the world for more than 30 years.
The final show – on Sunday 30 July – will see Boyzlife performing, featuring ex-Westlife singer, Brian McFadden and Boyzone’s Keith Duffy.
The popular concerts attract up to 20,000 visitors and are one of the many highlights of the festival.
The festival
This year’s festival which will launch with a live music series at Sandhaven Amphitheatre throughout June.
There will also be the annual Summer Parade on Saturday 1 July.
There will also be brass band concerts at Sandhaven Amphitheatre.
Along with Proms in the Park- at Bents Park.
These are just some of the other events announced by the festival.
South Tyneside festival has busy programme of activities for people of all ages throughout the summer months.
Mayor of South Tyneside
Cllr Pat Hay, Mayor of South Tyneside, believes this will be one of the best festivals to date.
“Every year we are delighted to announce fantastic performers and a packed programme of events,” she said.
“This year is certainly no exception and we have some absolutely incredible acts – all of which have an international reputation – who will be appearing at Bents Park.
“There’s something for people of all ages and we imagine that once again we will see record crowds every Sunday.”
Sponsors
The festival is supported by a range of sponsors.
Sponsors include: Port of Tyne, Minchella & Co, Colmans, Ramside Event Catering, Ocean Beach Pleasure Beach and Metro Radio and Greatest Hits.
Admission
Admission is free to the Sunday Concerts.
Priority tickets are also available for £6 from Ticketmaster or Shop @ The Word.
Priority tickets guarantee access on the day.
Tickets will only be available for sale until seven days before each concert up to 12 noon on the day before.
You can keep up to date with information on their website and South Tyneside Events’ facebook and twitter.
This article is based on a Press Release from Sorted PR
