A TRIBUTE band dedicated to a much-loved rock group is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Durham.

Magic - A Kind of Queen will perform at the Gala Theatre on Thursday and Friday, November 13 and 14.

The band recreates the music of Queen, who were fronted by the late Freddie Mercury.

Gala spokesman Ed Tutty said: "Magic are one of the finest productions of a live Queen concert that can be seen today.

"The band allow their superb musicianship and outstanding harmonies to bring the sound of Queen alive again. Magic have performed their concert all over the world, from Gorky Park, Moscow, to the London Palladium, and at more than 1, 000 UK theatre gigs.''

Both gigs start at 7.30pm and tickets cost £13 from the box office on 0191-332 4041