English-Italian singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti has been confirmed for this year’s Mouth of the Tyne Festival, organised by North Tyneside Council.
He will perform a headline show at the spectacular Tynemouth Priory and Castle on Friday 12 July.
Jack’s new album, Singing to Strangers, will be released on March 15 and features collaborations with Bob Dylan and Kylie Minogue.
His last two top ten albums Written in Scars and Sleep No More went gold, selling hundreds of thousands of copies between them.
Speaking about the announcement, North Tyneside Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn CBE said: “Jack is playing some big shows this summer and we’re really looking forward to welcoming him to Tynemouth for what will be a very special performance in beautiful surroundings.
“With Rick Astley’s show nearly sold out and more artists to announce over the next few weeks, it’s sure to be another great year.
“The festival attracts around 100,000 visitors and always provides a boost the local economy and increases tourism to the area – supporting our commitment to making North Tyneside a great and prosperous place to live, work and visit.”
The festival, now in its 15th year, takes place in Tynemouth and features spectacular outdoor concerts at Tynemouth Priory and Castle, free world-class street entertainment, a jazz stage, children’s pageant, activities in Tynemouth Station and much more. The festival is thought to generate over a million pounds for the local economy.
Tickets for Jack Savoretti go on sale at 9am this Friday (February 1) and cost £29.50 each. They’re available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.seetickets.com, as are the last remaining tickets for Rick Astley who will perform on the Saturday evening.
The festival is supported by Engie and Port of Tyne. For further information find it on Facebook or see www.mouthofthetynefestival.com.