ORGANISERS of a revived airshow are aiming to showcase the best of North-East singing talent at the show.

Music artist management company RU Listening Ltd have partnered with Skylive Events to bring local talent to the upcoming Skylive Airshow at Durham Tees Valley Airport on August 29.

The company is the corporate partner for the musical aspect of the event, which will showcase six talented artists on stage alongside the air displays, classic cars and other attractions.

Among the artists confirmed at the event are 'pocket rocket' Kerrianne Covell from Norton, Middlesbrough's Bre Musiq, and indie pop singer-songwriter Samantha Durnan, from Stockton. The line-up also includes Teessiders Kim Blair, Boo, and the newly-signed Josh Daniel.

Skylive co-founder Chris Petty said: “We are wanting to give our local artists a chance to perform in front of thousands of people, and what better way than in front of their home crowd, in the North-East?

“We are also happy to have RU Listening on board as a corporate partner, as they have great up-and-coming, talented artists.”

RU Listening’s marketing manager, Junior Masandi, added: “To bring back the airshow after 25 years has been a fantastic feat – and this year is set to be not just a great day out for all the family, but also for music lovers.

“All of RU Listening’s artists are looking forward to taking to the stage and putting on a memorable show.

“This really will be an event with something for everyone, and we can’t wait.”

The full line-up will be announced closer to the time.

Musicians will perform throughout the day, from the smaller ‘live’ tents and VIP marquees though to the main stage, leading up to a live music extravaganza in the evening.

In the run up to the festival, RU Listening’s artists have also teamed up to dedicate an exclusive song – “I Believe I Can Fly” – as well as compiled a video for the Skylive Airshow.

The video is available to view on the RU Listening website, the Skylive Events website and on You Tube.

For ticket and other information about the Skylive Airshow, visit www.skyliveevents.co.uk.