A WELSH music legend is returning to Colchester as the final headline act to be announced for a collection of special performances in Castle Park.
Tom Jones will headline Lower Castle Park as part of the Colchester Summer Series on August 18.
The singer, 84, has had a hugely successful career that spans decades.
Festivalgoers will be able to expect him performing hit songs like It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home, and new tracks from his discography.
Thousands of music lovers are expected to be flocking to the castle for the series which takes place on numerous dates across August.
Headliners include The Smashing Pumpkins on August 14, Busted on August 15, Craig David on August 16, Texas on August 21, and Madness on August 23.
The series also has two festivals taking place.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will headline the reggae day festival, Roots East, on August 17.
Manchester group James will headline the Out of Time Festival on August 22 which also features Lighting Seeds, Happy Mondays and cinematic British folk-rock back The Waeve which features Blur’s Graham Coxon and songwriter Rose Elinor Dougall.
It will be the first time for many acts to play in Colchester but not Tom, he last dazzled crowds for a headline show in 2019.
Speaking about his forthcoming performance, Tom said: “Performing live is what I love most, so it’s great to be playing at Colchester Castle as part of their excellent Summer Series.
“It’s been six years since I last performed at Colchester Castle so I’m really looking forward to coming back.
“Spending a beautiful summer evening in such a wonderful and uniquely historic setting with an amazing crowd, it's going to be special.”
The team behind the event, promoters Soundcrash and Supermodified, are well-known in the UK for hosting popular events like the Margate Summer Series, London’s South Facing Festival, and Hitchin Priory Series.
Soundcrash managing director, Rob Waller said: “We’re thrilled to announce Tom Jones as the final act for this year’s Colchester Castle Summer Series.
“With his long-awaited return to Colchester, it’s set to be an unforgettable summer evening.”
Tickets for the Tom Jones concert go on sale at 9am on March 21.
To find out more, visit colchestercastlesummerseries.co.uk.
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