More than 2,000 tickets sold for Kaiser Chiefs performance at Hartlepool Soundwave Festival

The Yorkshire band – whose hits include I Predict A Riot and Ruby and who are led by Ricky Wilson - will perform at Seaton Reach, in Seaton Carew, on Saturday, July 27, at By The Sea Leisure’s much anticipated Soundwave Festival.

This comes after British indie pop band Bastille dominated the stage for the festival’s debut in 2023 alongside with The Futureheads and The Subways.

Speaking about ticket sales, Joe Franks, co-organiser of event organisers By The Sea Leisure, said: “It’s going really well. There has been lots of excitement.”

By The Sea Leisure added in a statement: “The Kaiser Chiefs are renowned for their electrifying performances and chart-topping hits with a career spanning a decade and a fan base that spans the globe, and with this, the Leeds-born band are sure to bring an unparalleled energy to the festival.”

Festival goers can expect more than just music, however.

Giant fun fair rides, food stalls – including Napoli Woodfired Pizza – craft stalls and glitter are all on the agenda for this summer festival.

BBC Music Introducing and an “exciting” comedy lineup are preparing to debut at the festival that is expected to attract thousands of people from across Hartlepool.

They are going to be supporting unsigned, undiscovered and under the radar music talent from across the UK during the festival in a bid to encourage local music talent.

Support acts are yet to be confirmed.

For more information and to buy tickets, see https://soundwavelive.co.uk/.