Pop princess Pixie to return to North East
rial amid rumours a new album could be on its way, and the star will be performing some of her biggest hits when she heads to South Shields.
“I absolutely love performing at outdoor festival events like this and it’s great to be returning to the North East again,” she said.
“The audiences here are always incredible, and I hope we can get everyone into the party spirit ahead of what will be a great summer of entertainment.”
Pixie will be joined at the opening concert by singer and dancer Aston Merrygold.
One quarter of the successful British boyband JLS, he became famous for his trademark backflips in his TV appearances.
When the band split in 2013, he became a judge on UK talent show Got to Dance, before going on to star in last year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing, and has released a string of solo singles and EPs.
“I’m delighted to be part of the opening show at this year’s Sunday Concert series,” he said.
Councillor Alan Kerr, deputy leader of South Tyneside Council with responsibility for Culture and Leisure, is looking forward to another summer of music.
He said “The Sunday Concert series is one of the biggest events on our calendar and I’m delighted that we will be launching this year with two fantastic pop acts. We have three more exciting shows still to reveal in the coming weeks.” •Priority Plus tickets are available strictly on a first come, first served basis, and under- fives will be admitted free with a ticket-holding adult.
For tickets to the Pixie Lott show, visit Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster. co.uk/southtynesidefestival or call: 0844 844 0444.