BBC Radio 1 Charlie Hedges to play Sunderland Aquatic Centre

Charlie Hedges – presenter of BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems – is set to DJ poolside at Sunderland Aquatic Centre on Saturday, March 23.

The DJ will play two 90-minute sets at the state-of-the-art centre, managed by Everyone Active in partnership with Sunderland City Council.

Charlie Hedges (Image: BBC)

The sets will take place from 4pm-5.30pm and 6.30pm-8pm, with music and top hits creating an 'irresistible atmosphere'.

Alongside the event, the Atlantis Adventure Mega Inflatable will be out for the local community to use – the biggest indoor inflatable in the North East.

Sunderland Aquatic Centre (Image: SUNDERLAND COUNCIL)

There will also be a 'fun and floats' area alongside a shallower chill-out area of the pool.

Tickets for the event cost £12.50 per person and can be booked by calling 0191 514 4300, with availability limited.

Charlie Hedges said: “I’m super excited to be playing at Sunderland Aquatic Centre for what will be a brilliant event.

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“It will be a fantastic atmosphere and, hopefully, people of all ages will come out and join in the fun.”

Steve Dougal, Everyone Active’s general manager, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Charlie Hedges for this fun family event.

“It will be great to see people from across the community enjoying the amazing aquatic facilities we have here, with the DJ sets sure to raise excitement levels.”