Christmas comes early to NHS staff as they are offered free tickets to weekend music event

Rainton Arena, at Houghton-le-Spring, will host Dance Icons on Saturday, December 21 which will feature some of the biggest names of the 90s, including includes Baby D, Fragma, Livin’ Joy, K-Klass, N-Trance, Robin S., Rui da Silva and former Radio 1 presenter Dave Pearce – famed for his popular Dance Anthems show.

Organisers of the event are offering free tickets to NHS staff as a thank you for all the hard work they do throughout the year and over the holidays.

The event will also feature a high level of production, including LED video walls, lasers and state-of-the-art lighting and sound system.

Jay Johal, who owns Rainton Arena, said: “It’s the season for giving and we couldn’t think of a better way to say thank you to all of the amazing staff working in the NHS than offering them a night out on us.

“We have some fantastic stars taking to the stage on Saturday and it’s sure to be a night to remember.”

Free e-tickets can be claimed by anyone with an NHS email address by sending an email to [email protected] with ‘Dance Icons’ in the subject line.

Standard and VIP tickets are available from Skiddle, and prices start at £25.

The event is strictly over 18. For more information visit www.raintonarena.co.uk or www.dancegeneration.net