JESSIE J and a host of other chart-toppers are gearing up to play outdoor gigs in the region this summer.
The Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground in Chester-le-Street has announced its Summer Nights Live programme for 2013 and, over two nights, Jessie J, Blue, 5ive, Atomic Kitten, Charlie Brown and A.M.E will be taking to the stage.
The Voice and pop superstar Jessie J, who has sold more than 12 million records worldwide, will be headlining on July 20 at the 15,000-capacity ground. She returns to the region after playing at Alnwick Castle last year.
Her single Domino, was the most played song in the UK last year and she was the first female artist to score six top 10 hits from one album.
Jessie, who started her career as a songwriter writing lyrics for the likes of Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus before penning her triple platinum album Who You Are, is currently in the studio recording her eagerly-awaited second album, as well as being a mentor on the BBC hit series The Voice.
Charlie Brown and A.M.E will also be on her bill.
The previous night, July 19, will see The Big Reunion’s 5ive, Blue, and Atomic Kitten hitting the stage.
The trio are also at the Metro Radio Arena this Sunday on The Big Reunion tour, while Blue and 5ive have also announced gigs at Newcastle’s O2 Academy and City Hall respectively.
“Securing these great acts is fantastic news for the cricket ground as it builds on its growing reputation as a prestigious open-air concert venue,” said Durham County Cricket Club chief executive, David Harker.
“It’s not unusual for us to attract superstars from the world of sport but we are incredibly excited to welcome these artists to Emirates Durham ICG.
“Our Summer Nights Live Programme will really put us on the map as an ic- onic venue for fantastic entertainment. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3 and we are expecting demand to be very high from the offset, so we really would encourage fans to buy their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.”
Tickets for the concerts start at £25 for the Friday and £32 for Saturday and are available from this Friday online via the Durham County Cricket Club Website or in person at the box office at The Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground.
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