George Benson on way to Scarborough OAT

The live show on Saturday July 1, 2017 will feature George’s unmistakable voice, masterful guitar playing and an evening packed with unforgettable classics.

Tickets for the concert at Scarborough OAT – Europe’s largest outdoor theatre – go on sale at 9am on Friday December 16.

George said: "I'm looking forward to performing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre next summer. The UK fans are some of the best in the world and every show is a special experience for us all. Come and join the Benson Party!"

George has played to sell-out audiences this year, including a wonderful night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, following on from the 2015 release of George Benson: The Ultimate Collection – a 36-song collection of his greatest hits.

His stunning back catalogue includes such classics as Give Me The Night, Lady Love Me (One More Time}, Turn Your Love Around, Love X Love and Never Give Up On A Good Thing and In Your Eyes.

The winner of 10 Grammy Awards, as well as becoming a NEA Jazz Master, Georgehas used his jazz roots as the foundation for an engaging mix of pop, R&B and other shades that add up to a style that appeals to a broad mainstream audience.

George joins Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys, Olly Murs, Jess Glynne, UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey Virtue and indie stars The Charlatans among the star-studded headliners already announced at Scarborough OAT for 2017.

George’s Scarborough OAT concert is presented by promoters Cuffe and Taylor, whose Director Peter Taylor said: “George Benson is a music icon, a multi-Grammy Award winner and the man behind a stunning catalogue of classic songs.

“His appearance at Scarborough OAT is going to be something truly special for music fans.”

Tickets go on sale at 9am Friday December 16. They are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk (0844 844 0444) andwww.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com or in person from Scarborough Open Air Theatre Box Office (01723 818111) and the Discover Yorkshire Coast Tourism Bureau (01723 383636).