Sugababes to headline canalside festival

The Sugababes have been announced as a headline act at an outdoor canalside festival in the North West.

It is the second year of the Salt and Tar's Music Weekender on Bootle Canalside, which will run from 7-10 August in 2025.

The Sugababes will join acts such as Billy Ocean, The K's, and Ocean Colour Scene.

Salt and Tar, which opened last year, is a live music venue next to Bootle Strand and is owned by Sefton Council and local band Red Rum Club.

Last August, acts including Tom Jones and Status Quo performed at the four day festival, which was attended by more than 11,000 fans.

Tickets for the festival go on sale on Friday.

Councillor Paulette Lappin, Sefton Council's cabinet member for regeneration, skills and employment said: "We are delighted to announce the Sugababes as part of the incredible line-up at the Salt and Tar Music Weekender.

"Salt and Tar is about so much more than entertainment; it's about putting Bootle on the map as a destination.

"Events like the Music Weekender attract visitors, support local businesses, and showcase Bootle as a fantastic place to live, work, and visit."

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