TOP DJs will be bringing the beats to the North-East for a special Boxing Day event.

Popular club night, To The Manor Born, will return to Hardwick Hall Hotel, in Sedgefield on Saturday, December 26.

Leading this year’s line-up is internationally renowned artist, Graeme Park.

Mr Park, who now has his own app, started his career in Nottingham in the 1980s, before moving on to an eight year residency at the high-profile Hacienda club in Manchester.

He was one of the first British DJs to play places like Australia, South America, Asia and America and has remixed tracks by artists such as The Brand New Heavies and Sophie Ellis-Baxter.

He will be joined by fellow Hacienda favourite, Allister Whitehead, who sold more than a million DJ mix albums with Fantazia and has headlined all the major clubs, including Cream and Ministry of Sound during an illustrious 25-year career.

Performing alongside them in the Main Room will North-East DJ, Michael Johnson while a Residents Room will also be open throughout the night, welcoming performances by another top trio, including Groovebox club night regulars Pete Wharrier and Rob Oxley, as well as event organiser Johnathan Woodliffe.

Mr Woodliffe said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming back two of our most popular DJ’s, Graeme Park and Allister Whitehead, who I’m sure will raise the roof alongside Michael, Pete, Rob and myself. It’s going to be an amazing night.”

The event will run from 8pm until 2.30am.

Tickets, priced at £20, must be purchased in advance and no entry will be permitted after 10.30pm.

For more information call 01740-620253, email info@hardwickhallhotel.co.uk or visit hardwickhallhotel.co.uk