Singing star Craig David announced for York music weekend
Soul star Craig David has been confirmed as the headline act for the Music Showcase Weekend Saturday.
It was announced exclusively on YorkMix Radio this morning. Craig David will take to the stage after racing on Saturday 29 July at York Racecourse.
He joins the previously announced The Human League for the annual weekend of music and racing.
Twenty years since the critically-acclaimed album, ‘Born To Do It’ changed his life, Craig has since hurtled back into the charts and into the nation’s hearts with a string of chart hits and a number one album.
In his career so far, the singer-songwriter has had 23 UK top 40 singles, nine UK top 40 albums, amassed over five billion streams worldwide – and has achieved multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries around the world.
Craig has also received multiple BRIT Award and Grammy nominations, four MOBO Awards, as well as becoming a three times Ivor Novello Award winner.
“To have a special talent like Craig perform at York will be a real treat,” said James Brennan, head of marketing and sponsorship.
“These racing and music days are really looked forward to and I think it will be a fantastic event.”
On the racecourse itself, The Sky Bet York Stakes will be the £125,000 Group Two centerpiece of a seven-race card that will precede the concert.
Admission to the main Grandstand and Paddock enclosure, starts at £37 per person for a group of six and racegoers aged 5-17 enjoy a special rate of just £10 (subject to limited availability). As well as free car parking, there are no booking fees.
The tickets for Craig David and racing officially go on sale at 10am today (Friday). To book visit the York Racecourse website.