Ella Henderson announced as first 2020 headliner for Bents Park summer concerts in South Shields

Multi-platinum artist Ella Henderson has been named as the first star performing at the free Bents Park concert series this summer.
Ella Henderson. Picture issued by South Tyneside CouncilElla Henderson. Picture issued by South Tyneside Council
Ella Henderson. Picture issued by South Tyneside Council

South Tyneside Council, which organises the annual South Tyneside Festival, has revealed the chart-topper will take to the stage at the South Shields park on July 12.

The award-winning singer, who is known for her soulful song writing, enjoyed huge success with her first single Ghost and debut album Chapter One, which reached the number one spot and produced further hits Glow and Yours.

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Last year Ella released her first solo music in five years with the EP Glorious, along with the collaborations We Got Love with Sigala and This Is Real with Jax Jones – which became her fourth UK top 10 single.

A previous South Tyneside Festival Sunday Concert, Bents Park, South Shields.A previous South Tyneside Festival Sunday Concert, Bents Park, South Shields.
A previous South Tyneside Festival Sunday Concert, Bents Park, South Shields.

The Bents Park concerts have been firmly cemented into South Tyneside’s cultural calendar and pull in thousands of crowds each summer, with dozens of top acts performing over the decades.

The Sunday concerts are part of a three-month family-friendly programme of entertainment, including the Summer Parade, various live music performances and the popular Kids Fun-Fest.

Ella said she is delighted to kick off the Sunday concert series in Bents Park this year.

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“I’m so excited to be heading to the North East later this year and I’m really looking forward to opening the Bents Park shows,” she said.

“It’s always fun to play outdoors in the summer and it’s sure to be a fantastic afternoon in the park.”

Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Norman Dick, said Ella will put on a great performance for music lovers in Bents Park this summer.

“Ella Henderson is an amazing artist and I think she’s a fantastic choice to headline the first of the concert series,” he said.

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“Her music is popular with people of all ages so I expect she’ll draw a huge crowd from across the region and beyond.

“The Sunday concerts are always a hugely anticipated part of the South Tyneside Festival and we are looking forward to sharing our plans for the rest of the summer in the coming weeks.”