A COACH-touring firm has been named the official partner of an open air theatre.

National Holidays was announced as one of Scarborough Open Air Theatre's official partners for 2019.

According to event organisers, the annual concerts have brought an estimated 160,000 to the town over the past two years.

Martin Lock commercial director of National Holidays said: "National Holidays are delighted to be an official sponsor of the Scarborough Open Air Theatre for another season."

Pete Taylor director of events said: "We are delighted to once again be working with National Holidays.

"This partnership, just like the venue itself, continues to go from strength to strength.

“We pride ourselves on creating a really varied programme of events that bring music fans from across the UK and beyond here to the Yorkshire coast – to do this we need trusted partners like National Holidays.

“We cannot wait for the season to start.”

The upcoming season will feature big names in music including Kylie, Lewis Capaldi, Jess Glynne and Years & Years.