TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre has announced that alt‑rock firebrand Du Blonde, rising club favourite Katie Owen and acclaimed singer‑songwriter Katy J Pearson will all be joining the 28‑date summer shows.
Underground rap powerhouse CASISDEAD, indie‑pop outfit The Hidden Cameras and soul talent James Emmanuel will also be taking to the stage.
Du Blonde will kick off the double‑header from Skunk Anansie and Garbage on Saturday, June 20, while Katie Owen gets the crowd moving ahead of Billy Ocean on Sunday, June 28.
Also joining the bill is Katy J Pearson supporting CMAT on Saturday, July 18; CASISDEAD joins The Streets on Saturday, August 1; and The Hidden Cameras appear as special guests for Scissor Sisters on Sunday, August 8.
Rounding off the new announcements, James Emmanuel will open the show for Nile Rodgers & CHIC’s season closing party on Saturday, August 22.
Final tickets are available now from scarboroughopenairtheatre.com and ticketmaster.co.uk
Supporting Skunk Anansie and Garbage, Du Blonde is the audacious alter ego of multi-instrumentalist, producer, and visual artist Beth Jeans Houghton.
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After earning acclaim with Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of Destiny, she reinvented herself as Du Blonde. Her latest album, Sniff More Gritty, blends explosive riffs with power-pop hooks, while 2025 saw her return to the UK stage with a sold-out tour.
Opening for Billy Ocean will be rising Welsh star Katie Owen. From DJing at the 2022 World Cup to leading SportBible’s Women’s Euros coverage, Katie brings big-stage experience to every performance.
Americana-tinged performer Katy J Pearson joins CMAT as special guest. She has toured extensively across the UK and Europe, including standout support slots with The Last Dinner Party and Wet Leg, as well as her own run of headline dates, featuring a sold-out night at London’s Koko.
The Streets’ special guest, elusive UK rapper CASISDEAD has grown a cult since 2013 following with his masked persona, genre-bending collaborations, and the dark, cinematic world of his DEADCORP concept.
Indie-pop band The Hidden Cameras are Scissor Sisters’ special guest. Last year saw the release of long-awaited meta dance-pop album BRONTO, which inspired remixes from electronic heavyweights including Pet Shop Boys and Vince Clarke.
And opening the night for Nile Rodgers & CHIC with special guests Brand New Heavies is James Emmanuel.
James’ musical roots go back to the local church gospel choir in his native Nigeria. Now based in Edinburgh, he’s celebrated for his warm soulful performances with his music rooted in family, resilience and joy.
Skunk Anansi and Garbage, Billy Ocean, CMAT, Scissor Sisters, The Streets and Nile Rodgers & CHIC join the lineup at this year’s TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre, including Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé Hollywood Vampires, Pete Tong, Paul Weller, Bastille, Richard Ashcroft, Anastacia, James Taylor and Teddy Swims.
