AIRSHOW’S MUSICAL LIFT-OFF
The 30th anniversary of the Sunderland Airshow will be launched by an evening of musical nostalgia.
There will also be spectacular night flying and breathtaking fireworks.
This year’s Friday evening event will take place on July 27, and will once again welcomes a showcase musical spectacular from last year’s headline performers, the Sunderland based i-Stage group.
To mark 30 years of the North East’s landmark event, the set list promises something for everyone as visitors will be treated to some of the greatest hits from the past three decades.
Musicians will open the high-energy show by transporting the crowds back to the late eighties, before taking them on a musical journey through the decades, right up to present day chart toppers.
Director at i-Stage, Paul Waite, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been given this very important role again.
“We deliver productions across the country, but as a Sunderland-based business it is so special to be entertaining our home crowd.
“The opening night sets the tone for the whole weekend so we want people to enjoy every moment and I’m sure they will.”
In between the hits there will be plenty to draw eyes to the sky as a range of pyrotechnic flying teams light up the coastal skyline with their incredible glittering displays.
Returning favourites Fireflies and Twister Duo will perform together before handing over to a thrilling pyrotechnic display from Otto the Helicopter, a first time performance for Sunderland Airshow.
The free family event gets underway at 4 pm as a wealth of local performers take to the stage to showcase their talents before handing over to the colour and excitement of an Indian Bollywood-style dance extravaganza.
For full details of the events v is itwww. sunderlandinternational air show. co.uk.
“The opening night sets the tone for the whole weekend” PAUL WAITE