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Port of Tyne supports live music

One of the UK’s major deep sea ports has signed up to support live music in the North East.

Port of Tyne, which provides services in conventional and bulk cargoes, car terminals, cruise and ferry, logistics and estates, has given its backing to Sound Waves 2014.

The concert, being held at Bents Park, South Shields on Saturday August 23, will feature live performances by Scottish supergroup Texas, recently reformed girl group All Saints, chart-topping singer Gabrielle and South Tyneside soul star Lulu James.

Port of Tyne, which serves as a gateway between the North East and Europe, has agreed to sponsor the event as part of its on-going commitment to supporting arts, business and communities within its operating area.

Susan Wear, Port of Tyne Director of Corporate Affairs, said: “Though we are a global business, we are very proud to be part of the community of South Tyneside and delighted to support this fantastic music festival once more.”

Sound Waves 2014, which is open to all ages, forms part of a wider programme of live music and family-friendly events running in South Tyneside throughout the summer.

Other highlights include the annual South Tyneside Summer Festival, which is offering brass band performances at the Amphitheatre and South Marine Park every Sunday and twice-weekly Kids Fun-Fest events for young people during August.

Cllr Alan Kerr, Deputy Leader of South Tyneside Council, said: “Port of Tyne is one of the most recognisable companies in the North East and we’re absolutely delighted to have the organisation’s backing for what will undoubtedly be one of the biggest events of the summer, Sound Waves 2014.”

Tickets for Sound Waves 2014, which is also being supported by Port of Tyne and Colmans, are available now from The Customs House on 0191 4541234 or www.customshouse.co.uk, The Stadium of Light Box office on 0871 911 1973 or ticket.office@safc.com, Ticketmaster on 0844 8440444 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk and the Visitor Information Centre at Haven Point, South Shields.

They are priced at £30 for adults and £20 for ages five to 16, with a two for one offer currently available.

For more information visit www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk, search southtynesidevents on Facebook or follow @soundwavesst on Twitter.

Full listings for all the events taking place in South Tyneside this summer, including the Summer Festival, can be found at www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk and for more details about Port of Tyne visit at www.portoftyne.co.uk

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