US rockers Kings of Leon will play in the North-East next summer, it has been announced.
The chart toppers will play Sunderland FC's Stadium of Light on Friday, June 17.
The announcement, made this lunchtime, follows news that former boy band Take That will kick off their UK tour at the Stadium of Light next May.
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