The first images of the Rock N Roll Circus site have been revealed as thousands of fans are expected to head to Newcastle's Town Moor for two days of world-class music and circus performances.
The running order for the two dates have also been shared which will see indie icons Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Charlatans, The Libertines and DMA's will take to the huge stage.
Local musicians Andrew Cushin and Zela will also feature on the star-studded line up along with top up and coming artists including Australian dance-pop duo Confidence Man and Sheffield rockers The Reytons.
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In 2021, Newcastle-born Cushin, 22, signed a record deal with the Strap Originals label, owned by Libertines' Pete Doherty. While North East siblings Max and Liv Griff, better known as brat-pop duo Zelda, recently had their single, Chaos Queen, premiered on BBC Radio One.
Aside from its packed programme of music legends, Rock N Roll Circus, all-new touring concept mixes live music with the fanfare of circus , will also be welcoming some of the country's best circus performers, with Circus Antics, which has performed as part of the Paralympics Closing Ceremony, UAE's 40th Anniversary celebration and Glastonbury, bringing aerial artists, stilt walkers, acrobats and more to the Town Moor.
The circus acts will be found across the site, with acrobats, fire performers and hula hooping acts welcoming arrivals and a pair of aerial artists performing within the Big Top. There will also be a range of street food vendors at the site, including North East's favourites Fat Hippo, Spud Gun Loaded Fries, Dognbon and Parm-O-Rama.
Kicking off on June 9 with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Charlatans and more, gates will open at 4:30pm on Thursday and 4pm on Saturday. Both events will finish at approximately 11pm.
The Rock N Roll Circus organisers say the event has gone to lengths to ensure the site is as accessible as possible. Accessible toilets will be available along with a raised viewing platform. Accessible guests should call Ticketline on 08448889991 before purchasing a ticket as there is limited space on the platform.
Here's the full Rock N Roll Circus line up for June 9 and June 11:
June 9:
- 17:15-17:45: Andrew Cushin
- 18:15-18:45: Confidence Man
- Interlude: Aerial Circus Performance
- 19:15-20:15: The Charlatans
- Interlude: Aerial Circus Performance
- 20:45-22:45: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
June 11:
- 17:15-17:45: Zela
- 18:15-18:45: The Reytons
- Interlude: Aerial Circus Performance
- 19:15-20:15: DMA’s
- Interlude: Aerial Circus Performance
- 20:45-22:45: The Libertines
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