A well-known band from the 1980s have announced they are heading to Sunderland this summer for a brand new music event.

The Waterboys – known for their hit song The Whole of the Moon – are heading to the cliff top park, in Seaburn, Sunderland, on Thursday, August 13, as part of the city’s brand new event Cliffe Park Live.

The 1980s band are led by singer and guitarist Mike Scott, and feature double keyboard players Brother Paul and James Hallawell, as well as Aongus Ralston on the bass and Eamon Ferris on the drums.

Embrace and Ocean Colour Scene will also be performing at the event on Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15.

Mike Scott, singer and guitarist from The Waterboys. Photo credit Mike Wade.

placeholder image — Mike Scott, singer and guitarist from The Waterboys. Photo credit Mike Wade.

It is set to be a big summer of music in Sunderland, kicking off with Radio 1’s Big Weekend from May 22 until May 24, and Sunderland City Council’s One Big Summer programme in August.

For more information about Cliffe Park Live and to buy tickets, see https://cliffeparklive.com/.