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Beyonce launches Formation tour in Sunderland | Beyonce launches Formation tour in Sunderland |
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Popstar Beyonce will launch the European leg of her world tour at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. | Popstar Beyonce will launch the European leg of her world tour at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. |
It will be the third time the singer, who on Sunday performed at the Super Bowl 50 half-time show, has appeared in the north east of England. | |
Sunderland commercial director Gary Hutchinson said the Formation show on 29 June will be the "biggest concert" held at the stadium. | Sunderland commercial director Gary Hutchinson said the Formation show on 29 June will be the "biggest concert" held at the stadium. |
Previous performers include Take That, Bruce Springsteen and Oasis. | Previous performers include Take That, Bruce Springsteen and Oasis. |
Mr Hutchinson said: "To have her perform here in Sunderland, in her prime, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for North East music fans and we can't wait to welcome her to the city and the stadium." | Mr Hutchinson said: "To have her perform here in Sunderland, in her prime, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for North East music fans and we can't wait to welcome her to the city and the stadium." |