Deacon Blue

An Evening At The Races and Aintree Racecourse are proud to reveal that Deacon Blue are the first act to be playing a brand new series of live concerts at the course this summer. Featuring a full headlining show, the band will be taking centre stage on Friday 13th May 2016.

Deacon Blue are one of Scotland’s most successful musical exports, having sold over 6 million albums worldwide. Their impressive chart record includes twelve top 40 singles and eight top 20 albums, which includes 1989’s ‘When The World Knows Your Name’ and 1994’s ‘Our Town’, both of which hit the #1 spot. Having originally formed in 1985, the band recently celebrated their landmark 30th year. Expect to hear many of their timeless hits including 'Real Gone Kid', 'Fergus Sings the Blues' and 'Dignity' when they rock the racecourse.

Deacon Blue said ‘We’re really looking forward to seeing our North West fans on 13th May at Aintree Racecourse Liverpool. It’s a real treat to be performing a headline open air show after evening racing!’

An Evening At The Races’ offers a value for money experience unlike any other this summer. Alongside a show-stopping headlining performance by some of the worlds biggest artists, the action kicks off earlier in the day with a six race card - giving fans the chance to witness powerful equine athletes who are stars in their own right, and enjoy the thrilling drama and spectacle of them racing for glory. Whether you fancy a flutter or a dance with friends and family the event is certain to be an odds on favourite for all.