We are family!
There can't be many who haven’t at some point danced around handbags to the Sister Sledge classic.
And today it’s been announced the band is to perform at a major 70s-themed summer gig at Stewart Park on Saturday, June 13.
It’s looking to follow on from the success of the now defunct yearly 70s event at Ormesby Hall.
Over the years the group has amassed a string of gold and platinum records accumulating in more than 15 million sales and will perform hits on the night including We Are Family, He’s the Greatest Dancer and Lost in Music.
Organiser Jimmy Wattis, MD at The Event Organiser, said: “By bringing Sister Sledge to Middlesbrough we’re really pushing the boat out.
“We hope it’s going to be a very successful day and event for the town.
“We’d love everyone to come out and support it in fancy dress - there should be more events like this as I think that there’s a gap in the market.”
3,000 tickets are going on sale tomorrow - and Jimmy says that people should be quick to snap them up.
The 61-year-old from Acklam, who organised the Tees Pride 10k at Middlesbrough Council before taking redundancy, said: “I grew it from strength to strength and now we're hoping to raise the town’s profile with music events.
“Sister Sledge have performed on major stages across the world.
“We want a lot of people to come and dance the night away and make a real day of it.
“We would like to recreate something like the success of the 70s events at Ormesby Hall and give people something to look forward to."
Sister Sledge will be supported by at least another four bands - to be announced later - and will perform from 4pm till 11pm.
Summer 70s Live! is strictly 18s and over and challenge 21 will be in place.
Tickets - £29.50 or £49 for VIP - can be purchased at the Box Office at Middlesbrough Town Hall or online at this link.
:: Back to the 70s! Take a look though our nostalgic gallery of 70s Teesside gigs at Ormesby Hall
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