Pop superstar Olly Murs is performing in the North East again next spring.

The singer, who first found fame as runner-up on the X-Factor in 2009, will play at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on April 22, 2023.

The concert is part of his Marry Me tour which also takes in venues in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, among others.

Olly was a big hit with North East fans when he played at Darlington Arena in August last year.

And he was back in the region this summer when he headlined a concert at Newcastle Racecourse in July.

His hits include Heart Skips a Beat, Dance With Me Tonight and Dear Darlin' and for his Darlington gig he was joined by Katie Kittermaster and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

The tour is being supported by Scouting for Girls.

The Northern Echo: Olly Murs performing in Darlington Picture: Northern EchoOlly Murs performing in Darlington Picture: Northern Echo (Image: Northern Echo)

The performer has seen his career flourish since coming second to South Shields singer Joe McElderry in the popular TV talent show X-Factor in 2009.

Since then he has released four multi-platinum albums and produced four number one singles with total record sales exceeding 10million.

Tickets to the Newcastle concert go on presale via Ticketmaster on October 12 at 9am.

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