Rock band Texas to headline summer open-air concert

Texas will play at Bristol Sounds next year

Rock band Texas has been announced as a headliner at an open-air concert next summer.

The group, whose hits include I Don't Want a Lover, Say What You Want and Inner Smile, will perform at Lloyd's Amphitheatre in Bristol on 27 June.

They join previously announced headliners, Olly Murs, Kaiser Chiefs and Supergrass. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on the city's harbourside for the event from 25 to 29 June.

Event promoters Crosstown Concerts said the line-up "celebrates a diverse range of music and energy".

Since forming in 1986, Texas has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.

Promoter Conal Dodds said: "The very first CD I was ever sent by someone in the music industry was by Texas, in 1989.

The open-air event attracts fans from all over the country

"I have loved the band ever since and I'm thrilled that we have them headlining our Friday night of Bristol Sounds.

"I can't wait to hear Sharleen's incredible voice across the harbour side next year, this is going to be a very special show."

Bristol Sounds is celebrated as one of the city's leading music events and attracts fans from across the UK.