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Pop sensation Rick Astley is bringing the sound of the 80s to South Tyneside with a free concert.

The Never Gonna Give You Up singer will be performing at Bents Park in South Shields on Sunday July 28 as part of the borough’s Summer Festival.

Fans will be able to hear hits from throughout the crooners career, including top 10 hits Whenever You Need Somebody, Together Forever and When I Fall In Love.

Astley will be supported by soul band The Christians, who also achieved chart success in the 80s with hits such as Forgotten Town, Hooverville, Ideal World and Born Again.

The free gig, organised by South Tyneside Council, is one of a series of similar open air concerts taking place during the summer festival.

This will include two further performances in Bents Park, to be headlined by Toploader, former Beautiful South members The South and other big name acts which are yet to be announced, as well as a variety of activities for all ages around the town.