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SAFC subsidiary appointed as supplier for SoundWaves 2014

North East catering and hospitality company 1879 Events Management is making waves after landing another major contract.

1879 Events Management, a subsidiary of Sunderland AFC, has been appointed by South Tyneside Council to act as a catering supplier and ticketing agent for SoundWaves 2014.

The open-air concert, taking place on Saturday August 23, will feature high profile performances by All Saints, Gabrielle and Lulu James, culminating in an hour-long set by Scottish supergroup Texas at Bents Park, South Shields.

As part of the new contract, awarded following the success of the inaugural partnership at SoundWaves 2013, the box office at the Stadium of Light will sell tickets for the Bank Holiday event, while 1879 Events Management will provide catering services for the thousands of music fans expected to attend.

1879 Event Management, which manages catering and events at the Stadium of Light, National Glass Centre and the newly-opened seafront café and bistro, The Beach House, Sunderland, has worked on a number of high profile events since being established in mid-2012.

The new SoundWaves contract, one of its largest with a local authority, also follows the launch of the company’s first stand-alone eatery, The Beach House at Roker beach.

Gary Hutchinson, Commercial Director for SAFC and 1879 Events Management, said: “In the last 18 months, 1879 Events Management has utilised its growing experience to cater for a wide range of events, including SoundWaves 2013.

“We are delighted that this has resulted in the continuation of our partnership with South Tyneside Council and look forward to catering for a whole host of visitors at SoundWaves this year.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ellen Forster .