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Saturday 30th July 2011

Fresh from their second sell-out UK tour, global sensations N-Dubz take to the stage at the Open Air Theatre on Saturday 30th July. Taking a break from her duties as X Factor's newest judge, Tulisa will join bandmates Dappy and Fazer along with their full complement of dancers and musicians to perform a special one-off show.

The band are currently enjoying their second successful series of Being... N-Dubz on Channel 4, as well completing a hat-trick of platinum albums.

The event's promoters, Entourage Global, said: “This is a monumental signing. The Town has never had anything as big as this for the younger generation. This is the full arena show; they are bringing all of their dancers as well as their full live band. It is really going to be something special. A show not to miss”.

Apollo Resorts and Leisure Scarborough are thrilled to bring such a huge act to Scarborough, and N-Dubz offer a great balance to our summer schedule.

Doors open at 5.00pm. Tickets: £30.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketline (book online or call 0844 888 9991) and in person at local Tourist Information centres: Whitby (Langbourne Road), Filey (John Street) and Scarborough (Harbourside and Brunswick Shopping Centre). Click here for a full list of ticket agents.

Scarborough Fair: Beached Reunion

The Hoosiers, Amsterdam, Belle Amie and over 30 regional acts

Saturday 13th August 2011

Scarborough Fair hosts the return of Beached Festival. The popular event finds a new home at the Open Air Theatre and brings the best in indie, pop and rock to Scarborough on Saturday 13th August. It joins the previously-announced Festival of Folk & World Music to complete this weekend-long homage to the town's historic fair.

The Hoosiers' signature blend of pop, disco and rock has sold over a million records, scored two top-ten albums and delivered hits including “Choices” and “Worried About Ray”. The band played Beached in 2007 and return to perform at the Beached Reunion.

Joining The Hoosiers are Liverpudlians Amsterdam, who had their first break when NME awarded them “Best Unsigned Band” in 2000 and made their way to into the UK charts with singles including “The Journey”. Amsterdam are Beached veterans, entertaining crowds in 2007 and 2008, and they bring their guitar pop to Saturday's line-up.

Local girl Sophia Wardman will be returning home this summer as part of Belle Amie, the feisty girl group who shot to fame as finalists on television's X Factor. The band were cherry-picked by music mogul Simon Cowell, and the now three-piece have been hailed by Louis Walsh (Cowell's fellow X Factor judge) as “the next big girl band”.

In addition to these fantastic headliners, there are also over 30 local and regional acts performing, adding the best in new talent to Scarborough Fair's Saturday.

Beached was born ten years ago and became one of the Yorkshire Coast's biggest music events, attracting over 35,000 revellers. The festival built a high reputation for itself over eight years, bringing many household names to Scarborough while also becoming a springboard for new talent.

The Beached Reunion 2011 will provide an electric opening to Scarborough Fair with a line-up of new music, previous headliners and local bands.

Tickets

EXCLUSIVE EARLY-BIRD OFFER: From Wednesday 20th July until Sunday 24th July, there will be the opportunity to purchase early-bird tickets for Beached at just £10 (From Monday 25th July, all tickets will be priced at £15).

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketline (book online or call 0844 888 9991) and in person at local Tourist Information centres: Whitby (Langbourne Road), Filey (John Street) and Scarborough (Harbourside and Brunswick Shopping Centre). Click here for a full list of ticket agents.

Scarborough Fair: Musicport

Festival of Folk & World Music featuring Bellowhead, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos, Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick, Shooglenifty, Jim Moray, Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, The Mighty Zulu Nation, the Duncan McFarlane Band, The Hut People, Robert Maseko Acoustic, Sura Susso, Whiskey Dogs, Anna Shannon and The Sail Pattern

Sunday 14th August 2011

Scarborough Fair brings the hottest acts in folk and world music to Scarborough, promising an afternoon and evening of pure enjoyment. In addition to a fantastic selection of folk, we have teamed up with festival promoters Musicport to offer the best in world music.

The festival is headlined by Bellowhead, the critically-acclaimed big band of folk and five-time winners of “Best Live Group” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Founded in 2004 by renowned duo John Spiers and Jon Boden, the unique eleven-piece honour centuries of English musical tradition while pressing forward as pioneers of modern folk.

Equally innovative is the Demon Barber Roadshow, a high-energy spectacular uniting English folk powerhouse The Demon Barbers (“Best Live Band” – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards) with the country's most exciting young traditional dancers. Combining everything from morris dancing to beatboxing, The Demon Barber Roadshow is an incredible extravaganza where you can expect the unexpected.

Alejandro Toledo and the Magic Tombolinos combine Balkan folk with rock and electronica to create an energetic fusion of world sounds. The London-based band bring their extravagant live performance to Scarborough Fair's Sunday.

Legendary duo Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick reunite with a new and intense collection of traditional songs and instrumentals. With folk music an integral part of their being, their mature approach lacks none of the fervour that helped revolutionise Britain's folk scene in the 1960s.

Scottish mavericks Shooglenifty push “traditional” to its limits with their ground-breaking blend of roots music and dance vibes. Defying genres, they have been described as everything from “acid croft” to “hypnofolkadelia”, but all agree they are irresistible to dance to and one of the best live bands around.

Jim Moray is a 29-year-old singer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer who creates contemporary twists on England’s traditional music. His work has been described as “the biggest leap forward in folk for 30 years” (The Telegraph).

Founded by Hameed Khan "Kawa", the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band add traditional Indian music and dance to the line-up, and the The Mighty Zulu Nation showcase a kaleidescope or Zulu culture with a spellbinding performance.

The Duncan McFarlane Band proudly describe themselves as folk-rock. The unreconstructed six-piece from Yorkshire make no excuses in their mission to produce memorable, danceable music with a knowing nod to their 70s influences. Also from Yorkshire, accordion/percussion duo The Hut People play a collection of songs from around the world.

Kinshasa-born Robert Maseko joins the line-up for an acoustic set of Congolese and rumba-influence music. Hailing from Gambia, Sura Susso has recently released his debut album and will enchant Scarborough with the sound of the kora – the African harp.

Pete Bolton’s Whiskey Dogs play authentic, early Americana with influences such as the Carter Family, Memphis Jug Band and the Old Crow Medicine Show. Since being named BBC Radio “Yorkshire Songwriter of the Year” in 2006, Anna Shannon has captivated audiences with her original songs and refreshing take on folk music. Another Yorkshire-based act, The Sail Pattern offer a mix of sea shanties, original songs and a racous broadside of folk.

Doors open at 12.00pm. Tickets: £25 adults / £10 under 16s.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketline (book online or call 0844 888 9991) and in person at local Tourist Information centres: Whitby (Langbourne Road), Filey (John Street) and Scarborough (Harbourside and Brunswick Shopping Centre). Click here for a full list of ticket agents.

Last Night of the Proms

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Jai McDowall and the Orchestra of Opera North
Introduced by Aled Jones

Sunday 28th August 2011

Scarborough Open Air Theatre invites classical music lovers to share an evening of outstanding compositions and breathtaking fireworks. Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall will join the legendary Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, beloved TV and Radio personality Aled Jones and the superb Orchestra of Opera North in an unmissable celebration of music.

Scarborough proudly welcomes back Dame Kiri Te Kanawa for a spectacular operatic performance. Te Kanawa is a household name in the world of classical music with celebrated performances at leading opera houses including the Chicago Lyric, Paris, Sydney, the Vienna State, Munich and San Francisco.

Introducing the evening is the nation's much-loved Aled Jones. An enduring figure in music and broadcasting, he can be found presenting and performing on Songs of Praise, and on his own shows on Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio Wales. Scarborough Open Air Theatre is thrilled to play host to such a celebrated figure.

An exciting addition to the bill is an exclusive performance from Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall. McDowall has captured the heart of the nation, with his winning performance of Josh Groban’s “To Where You Are” watched by 12.5 million viewers. His victory earned him a prestigious place at the Royal Variety Show and McDowall’s powerful and commanding voice is another highlight of an incredible line-up.

The Orchestra of Opera North bring their highly-acclaimed ensemble to the night. They are the only orchestra in the country to have a year-round role at both opera houses and concert halls, and their fresh approach and unique live performances are not to be missed.

The evening is completed by a firework display that will illuminate the banks of the River Derwent and close a summer season of musical brilliance.

Doors open at 5.30pm. Guests must be seated by 7.00pm

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketline (book online or call 0844 888 9991) and in person at local Tourist Information centres: Whitby (Langbourne Road), Filey (John Street) and Scarborough (Harbourside and Brunswick Shopping Centre). Click here for a full list of ticket agents.

Rewind – The 80s Night

Tony Hadley, ABC, Go West, Dr and The Medics, The Christians, China Crisis and Cutting Crew

Friday 2nd September 2011

It's back! After massive success in 2010, Rewind – The 80s Night returns to the Open Air Theatre. We have pulled out all the stops to bring you the ultimate 80s party and are proud to welcome Spandau Ballet vocalist Tony Hadley as our headliner. He will raise the crowd to their feet with chart-topping favourites such as “Gold” and “True”, providing a spectacular finale to an entertainment-packed evening.

Joining Hadley is a stellar line up of 80s icons including ABC, who perform an impressive repertoire of classic pop. The band's Lexicon of Love is considered one of the finest-produced albums of all time, and hits like “The Look of Love”, “Poison Arrow” and “Tears Are Not Enough” are essential ingredients to any 80s party playlist.

Also appearing are pop duo Go West, who will celebrate 26 years together with a collection of catchy hits that include “King of Wishful Thinking” and “Faithful”. London-based Dr And The Medics will rock the arena with their take on psychedelia and are sure to provide a sing-a-long highlight with their massive number one “Spirit in the Sky”.

Another perfect addition to the Rewind line-up is The Christians. Their successes include well-loved single “Harvest for the World” and they bring their socially-aware lyrics and magical vocal harmonies to the Open Air Theatre. Fellow Liverpudlians China Crisis also take the stage to perform their post-punk pop hits. The band have entertained crowds for over three decades with tracks that include the popular “Wishful Thinking”.

The grammy-nominated, multi-million selling Cutting Crew complete the line up with an electrifying set of British rock. The band stormed the UK and US charts in the 80s with well-known tracks including “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” and “Hot Dance/Club Party”.

Doors open at 5.00pm. Guests must be seated by 6.30pm

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketline (book online or call 0844 888 9991) and in person at local Tourist Information centres: Whitby (Langbourne Road), Filey (John Street) and Scarborough (Harbourside and Brunswick Shopping Centre). Click here for a full list of ticket agents.