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Castle Concerts 2022 will feature The Human League, James Blunt, Cameo and The Specials

The line-up for this summer's Castle Concerts in Rochester has been revealed.

The four-day event kicks off on July 6 when 1980s' icons The Human League perform.

The Human League
The Human League

The Sheffield-formed group had massive success with hits such as Don't You Want Me, which was the 1981 Christmas number one, Fascination and Mirror Man.

They'll no doubt be performing crowd favourite Together in Electric Dreams, which was made famous by the group's frontman Phil Oakey.

The following night is the turn of James Blunt, who shot to fame 15 years ago with the number 1 hit You're Beautiful.

His new album is said to have been "infused with subtle shades of electronica and a dark digital pulse".

She's Beautiful star James Blunt
She's Beautiful star James Blunt

His debut Back To Bedlam is the 17th best selling album in the UK of all time.

The Friday night is the turn of Cameo, who were formed in 1970s' New York and had a string of chart hits throughout the '80s.

This included their huge Global smash Word Up that launched funk well and truly into the mainstream.

Lead singer Larry Blackmon also spawned an unlikely trend for a modern day leather codpieces.

The final night – Saturday, July 9 – belongs to The Specials and their haunting anthem Ghost Town.

Cameo will be performing at the Castle Concerts in July 2022
Cameo will be performing at the Castle Concerts in July 2022
The Specials
The Specials

They infuse ska with punk and were the sound of the times they lived in.

In two years in the 1980s, they had seven hit singles including two number ones, two hit albums and sell-out tours.

Last year's event, which returned after a Covid-caused break in 2020, boasted The Libertines and other top performers.

Ticket are on sale for 11am today (Friday) and the event is promoted by AGMP.

Click here for the box office.

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