Sunderland Echo

Jess to put on a right royal show at castle

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“I didn’t think I’d still be performing these songs a year and a half later. “It’shardtoput­inwordsand­sosurreal. “It’s amazing to have Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself sung back at you by a crowd.

“BadBloodis­alwaysreal­lygoodfunt­oo, I love the reaction I get from the crowd.”

Speaking about the inspiratio­n for her music, she said: “I get inspiratio­n from my life and experience­s, everything is real.

“It’s not made up scenarios, it’s things me or my family have experience­d first hand and that makes it more honest.”

TheBritAwa­rdnominees­aysinlight­of the recent terror attack in Manchester at an Ariana Grande gig it’s more important than ever to stand together.

“In the end you can’t let these people win, we all have to live our life,” she said.

“Music brings us joy, it’s why we go to shows.

“Wecan’tletpeople­takethataw­ayfrom us, we have to stand together.”

Tickets for the concert, starting from £33 for adults and £17.50 for children under 18, are on sale from www.ticketmast­er.co.uk

We have two pairs of tickets to give away to see Jess Glynne at Alnwick Castle on August 12. To be in with a chance of winning, answer this question: Who did Jess appear on the Rather Be track with? A) Clean Bandit B) Chainsmoke­rs C) Disclosure Fill in your answer on a postcard with your contact details and return it to Jess Glynne Competitio­n, Katy Wheeler, Johnston Press North East, 2nd Floor.

Alexander House, 1 Mandarin Road, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton, DH4 5RA.

Alternativ­ely, email your answer and contact details to Katy.Wheeler@jpress. co.uk

Closing date: July 10.

 ??  ?? Jess Glynne will play Alnwick Castle in August.
Jess Glynne will play Alnwick Castle in August.

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