Musicians are confirmed as new names on the bill for Arena gigs
Alfie Boe, Ronan Keating, a set by Craig Charles and a doubleshowbyTheLibertines, witharunofBongo’sBingosessions and comedy sets by Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Jason Manford also lined up.
Thevenue,theUK'sfirstsocially-distanced music venue, has made headlines for makingitpossibleformusicfansto enjoy live events again, while keeping to coronavirus guidelines.
Folk-punk hero Frank TurnerwillreturntoTyneside on Monday, September 7.
On Friday, September 18, the British-Italian artist Jack Savoretti will head to Virgin Money Unity Arena followed bythemuch-lovedmusicalduo that is Lighthouse Family on Saturday, September 19.
FestivalorganiserSteveDavis, said: “We are delighted to add further shows to what has been an amazing and uplifting projectfortheNorthEast’sMusic Industry.
“It’samazingtoseeshowafter show customers are complying with the guidelines and enjoying this safe outdoor arena.
"We hope to return to normal as soon as possible but for now, we offer the best alternative in the world to a live gig experience.”
Earlierthissummer,Virgin Money launched its Emerging Stars programme to support andpromoteBritain’snewmusic artists.
Indie-rockband,MosaWild will be the support act for London-based singer/songwriter Tom Grennan this Thursday, while R&B and soul singersongwriter Aaron Taylor joins the line-up to support Jack Savoretti.
Tickets for Frank Turner, Jack Savoretti and Lighthouse Family will be on sale today, at 10 am.
For more information about the venue and to buy tickets visit virginmoneyunityarena.com.