Seventies music fans are in for a treat when Hot Chocolate perform live in Bingley at one of the county's biggest free outdoor concerts.

The group - who are enjoying a revival after their hit You Sexy Thing featured on The Full Monty soundtrack - are topping the bill at the event organised by Bradford Council's Recreation Service in Myrtle Park on Saturday, September 5.

But they will be appearing minus their famous front man Errol Brown who now tours alone.

Hot Chocolate are the latest in a line of big names to front the event which attracts thousands of people each year. Past stars have included veteran rocker Suzi Quattro and The Manfreds.

This year organisers are counting on Hot Chocolate - who performed at Buckingham Palace for the Royal Wedding party of Prince Charles and Princess Diana - to pull in the crowds.

Support comes from ten-piece band Get Ready who promise to bring back Motown memories for the thousands of fans who are expected to attend the annual music event centred on a purpose-built stage in the park's lower meadow near the river.

Popular Bradford band The Circles will kick off the live music at 6pm and the evening will end with a bang at 10pm with the now traditional and spectacular fireworks display

The music continues on Sunday when local radio station Pulse holds The Pulse Party in the park from 2pm to 6pm, featuring about 16 chart bands.

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