Elton John tribute artist Sam Hughes will take to the stage in Eastbourne as the opening act of the Beach Life Music Festival, performing at 11am on Saturday, May 30.
The 29-year-old Sussex singer, a nominee for the South East Entertainment Awards, has spent 13 years performing as Elton John.
He will appear alongside his band, The Yellow Brick Roadsters, at the Eastbourne Bandstand.
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Mr Hughes said: “It has always been my dream to perform a tribute evening at the Bandstand.
“On Saturday, I will get to be up there on the big stage, which is something I’m really looking forward to.
“I’m really hoping that it will lead to my band and I perhaps performing there at an Elton Tribute evening in the future.
“The Bandstand is such an iconic venue and a massive part of the history of Eastbourne, also it was a very big part of my life growing up locally and visiting the surrounding beaches and seeing so many fantastic performances there.
“Hopefully the sun will be shining on us all – we can’t wait to see you all.”
Jenny Williams, councillor responsible for tourism and place at Eastbourne Borough Council, said: “Beach Life Music Festival is part of our summer programme to promote and showcase the best of Eastbourne’s local talent.
“We are so pleased that Sam will be performing at the Bandstand for the first time and achieving his dream.”
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The Beach Life Music Festival, which runs from May 30 to 31, will also feature performances by Zachary Dogwood, Rewind 45, The Big Kahuna, Ultra Sound, Spooky Wagons, The Modsteppers and Glam Rox.
The festival runs from 11am to 5pm each day. Entry is free and no ticket is required.
Organisers remind guests that the line-up may be subject to change.
More details can be found at the Beach Life Music Festival website.
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