Both are taking part in this year’s South Tyneside Festival which again promises a vibrant mix of chart-topping stars and regional talent.
The Sunday series will kick off on 19 July – which coincides with Pride in South Tyneside – with X-Factor winner Joe McElderry performing on his home town stage – supported by popular 80’s songbird Sonia.
His performance will be followed on 26 July when the spotlight turns to 1980s legends, ABC, who enjoyed a string of hits including “The Look of Love”, “Poison Arrow” and “When Smokey Sings”.
Also taking to the Bents Park stage that day is Chesney Hawkes, best known for his infectious 90s anthem, “The One and Only”.
The concerts will draw to a close on 2 August with a high-energy finale from the legendary DJ Judge Jules, who will be performing a set of dancefloor favourites alongside a full live band in what promises to be a unique show. The concert will also feature one of the leading UK commercial dance artists, Ultrabeat.
A spokesperson said: “Although, this year, the concerts will be fully ticketed for the first time, prices have been kept deliberately low to ensure that the event remains accessible and affordable for everyone.”
General admission is £5 for those aged 17 to 65, with tickets priced at £2 for those aged 11 to 16 or 66 and over and free for those aged 10 and under. Online tickets are subject to a booking fee, which doesn’t apply to free tickets.
Tickets can be purchased directly from www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk and once purchased will be emailed and then scanned on entry to the event.
