RICK Astley and Jess Glynne are the first artists to be revealed for the Jockey Club Live events at Haydock Park racecourse next summer.

Jess Glynne who has had a tremendous year will perform an open air gig on Friday, June 7 and then Rick Astley will headline on Saturday, July 20.

Rick is very much the comeback king having enjoyed massive success in the 1980s only to see his 2016 album 50 top the charts and this year's release Beautiful Life make the top 10.

Regional director for Jockey Club Racecourses North West, Dickon White said:

"We are very excited to welcome back both Jess Glynne and Rick Astley to Haydock Park next Summer. Having wowed the crowds previously, we are delighted to see them here again.

"Combining both racing and world class music, the two evenings will certainly stand out in the 2019 calendar."

Tickets for both events go on sale at 8am on Friday, December 21 from www.thejockeyclublive.co.uk.