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Friday 16 August 2024
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Deacon Blue live after evening racing

Friday 16 August 2024 at Newmarket Racecourses

On the July Course

 

DEACON BLUE will be gracing the Newmarket Nights stage on Friday 16th August, as they bring their acclaimed ‘All The Old 45s - The Very Best of Deacon Blue’ tour to the July Course.

 

Deacon Blue said:
“Since we released our greatest hits, we’ve had an amazing time touring arenas across the UK and can’t wait to bring our live show to Newmarket Nights. Summer shows are always very special for us – see you there!”

 

Timings are approximate and subject to change.

 

Gates Open

3:15pm

First Race

5:15pm

Last Race

8:00pm

CONCERt

Starts: Approx. 8.15pm

Concert lasts: 60-90mins approx.

START TIMES RACE DISTANCE
5.15pm The Jenningsbet EBF Restricted Novice Stakes 7f
5.45pm The Jenningsbet Handicap Stakes 6f
6.15pm The Jenningsbet EBF Maiden Stakes 8f
6.50pm The Jenningsbet Best Odds Guaranteed All Shops Handicap Stakes 8f
7.25pm The Jenningsbet Buntingford Handicap Stakes (Grassroots Series) 10f
8.00pm The Jenningsbet Bishop's Stortford Handicap Stakes 8f

Gates Open

3:15pm

First Race

5:15pm

Last Race

8:00pm

CONCERt

Starts: Approx. 8.15pm

Concert lasts: 60-90mins approx.

About Deacon Blue

 

One of Scotland’s most illustrious musical exports, DEACON BLUE have sold a staggering 7 million sales worldwide. Their impressive chart record spans 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.

 

Celebrating 35 years, the band unveiled their greatest hits anthology collection ‘All The Old 45s - The Very Best of Deacon Blue’ last year. Expect to hear many of their timeless hits including ‘Real Gone Kid’, ‘Fergus Sings the Blues’ and ‘Dignity’ when they rock the racecourse.

 

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