Summer Saturday Live is back! The family-friendly edition of Newmarket Nights will return on Saturday 23rd August. An afternoon of exhilarating racing will be followed by sets from a duo of 00’s pop icons – Natasha Bedingfield will take to the stage with a blistering early evening set followed by headliners Sugababes.
Throughout Natasha Bedingfield’s illustrious career she has sold over 10 million albums and earned multiple award nominations, including a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her 2004 hit ‘Unwritten’ enjoyed a spectacular resurgence last year, re-entering the UK Top 20 and was inducted into the Spotify Billions Club, underscoring its enduring popularity and streaming success. The charting was timely, as 2024 also marked the 20th anniversary of the song that has firmly rooted itself as one of the 2000s’ most recognisable hits alongside ‘Pocket Full Of Sunshine’ and her UK #1 single ‘These Words’.
Sugababes are one of the most successful and critically acclaimed British girl bands of the 21st century. Since their formation in 1998 they have scored six Number One singles (including ‘Freak Like Me’, ‘Push The Button’ and ‘Round Round’), had millions of global sales and multiple multi-platinum albums. Their recent comeback – as the original line-up of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy – was solidified with their now legendary 2022 Glastonbury performance. This set the scene for their biggest sold-out UK tour, a sold-out London O2 Arena and the first new music in a decade alongside another record-breaking field-closing set at Glastonbury’s Worthy Farm in June 2024.
Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director, said
“Summer Saturday Live welcomes music fans of all ages and we’re delighted to reveal Sugababes with special guest Natasha Bedingfield for the Saturday of August bank holiday. It will be an incredible day for pop nostalgia; both acts have a huge array of timeless hits and are the perfect pair for all generations to enjoy together.”
Natasha Bedingfield said
“Newmarket! I can’t wait to spend a glorious summer’s day with you at the end of August. I’ve played a few shows with Sugababes over the years and always have a wonderful time – see you there!”
Sugababes said
“We’ve had a brilliant few years performing at festivals, and summer shows are fast becoming our favourites. We can’t wait to see your faces in the sunshine!”
Summer Saturday Live and Newmarket Nights continue to be the premier entertainment destination for the East. The concerts stage some of the nation’s biggest music talents for a full headline set after racing, with recent headliners including Bastille, Olly Murs, Busted and Becky Hill. In addition to world-class live music and an electric evening at the races, the events provide a selection of culinary delights for all, ranging from street food to Newmarket’s array of exceptional restaurants.
Tickets for Natasha Bedingfield & Sugababes at Newmarket Racecourses will be on sale at 10am on Friday 31st January via thejockeyclublive.co.uk, with a presale available to customers at 10am on Wednesday 29th January.
