Martha Reeves and The Vandellas to headline Mouth of the Tyne Festival

Mouth of the Tyne Festival 2015

Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th July 2015
various venues, Tynemouth, North East, NE30 4BZ, England MAP
from free to £40

Last updated: Tue 7th Jul 2015

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas top the line-up revealed for the Sunday afternoon’s main stage of the 11th annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival which takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th July 2015.

The line-up on the outdoor stage situated in the grounds of Tynemouth’s Priory & Castle, also includes The Christians, James Taylor Quartet, Ben Ottewell, North East pop folk band Kosoti, and Olivia Devine, a 17-year old singer songwriter from Whitley Bay.

Tickets for Sunday are priced at £15 for adults and £7 for children go and go on sale from 9am this Friday (13 March)

Announced so far are Tynemouth Priory and Castle stage headliners Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott performing on Friday, and The Specials top the bill on Saturday.

Festival organisers have also announced two shows at the Playhouse Whitley Bay with Jack Savoretti performing on Friday, and Whitley Bay's own Lisbon on Thursday.

Tickets for Jack Savoretti cost £17.50 each and Lisbon tickets cost £10 each.

Ticket for these two previously confirmed events are priced at £29.50 for Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, and £40 for Saturday with The Specials. Booking fees apply.

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Tickets for Jack Savoretti cost £17.50 each and Lisbon tickets cost £10 each.

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Cllr Eddie Darke, cabinet member for Culture, Leisure and Tourism said, "The Sunday concert is always a popular event with families and this line-up will sound amazing in the stunning setting of Tynemouth Priory and Castle. We’re also delighted to announce the artists who will play special one-off shows at the Playhouse Whitley Bay, which are also sure to draw in the crowds."

In addition to live music, Mouth of the Tyne Festival celebrates the performing arts and encourages family participation.

Tourism & Events manager for North Tyneside Pete Warne added, "It’ll be a bustling weekend with interactive family activities on the platform of the recently restored Victorian Tynemouth Station and the chance to take a surf lesson just a stone’s throw from the festival site with Tynemouth Surf Co. This year’s parade will see hundreds of local school children and parents in colourful costumes belting out world music rhythms. Of course, the opportunity to just relax on Blue Flag-winning King Edward’s Bay in the shadow of Tynemouth Priory and Castle and breathe it all in is a bonus too."

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