BOTH Tom Jones and Elbow have today announced that they are set to be attending Scarborough Open Air Theatre as part of a summer 2022 line-up.

Last week saw Elbow secure their seventh UK Top 10 album with the release of their “Flying Dream 1” album.

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Elbow are set to play the outdoor arena on Saturday July 9 and after releasing his, reportedly, chart topping album “Surrounded by Time” Tom Jones will be headlining Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Tuesday July 26.

Sir Tom Jones is also set to headline another Yorkshire show in 2022 when he will play The Piece Hall in Halifax on Sunday July 10.

Tickets for all shows are set to go on general sale on Friday December 10 at 9am.

Peter Taylor, Scarborough OAT venue programmer of promoters Cuffe and Taylor, said: “2022 just gets better and better here at Scarborough Open Air Theatre!

“We are beyond delighted to announce both Tom Jones and Elbow – two true British music icons – will be joining our stellar list of headliners next summer.

“Sir Tom is a musical force of nature and someone the audiences here simply adore. What a night we have in prospect when he takes to the stage on July 26 for what will be his third headline appearance here.

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“Elbow are simply one of the best bands Britain has produced in the last 30 years. Their live shows are truly stunning, and this is going to be a really special night when we welcome them here on July 9.”

Nicky Chance-Thompson DL, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, said: “What an absolute honour it is to reveal that the one and only Sir Tom Jones will be joining us here at The Piece Hall in 2022!

“Sir Tom is a true music legend, and we are so privileged that he has agreed to perform in our iconic Courtyard. Our Live at The Piece Hall 2022 series just keeps getting bigger and better.

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“We cannot wait to reveal who else we have on the line-up for what is going to be an unforgettable summer of live music at this special venue.”

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