BRITISH pop sensations are set to headline Friday night of the Whitehaven Alive festival this September.

Whitehaven’s most anticipated live event of the year has announced Tinie Tempah and Sophie Ellis Bextor as the Friday night headliners, rocking the Mitie Main Stage on September 8. 

Tinie is a London-born rapper and songwriter known for hits such as Pass Out and Written in the Stars. With multiple platinum-selling albums and numerous awards including three MOBO Awards, two BRIT Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song, he has become a household name in the UK hip-hop scene.

Sophie Ellis Bextor is a British singer-songwriter known for her infectious pop hits such as Murder on the Dancefloor and Take Me Home. With over six studio albums and numerous top ten singles, she has achieved great success in the music industry.

Supporting Tinie and Sophie Ellis Bextor for the Friday evening concerts will be Kendal’s LOWES and Springfield, an upbeat local Whitehaven five-piece.

Whitehaven Alive is set to be the biggest event of the year in Whitehaven, with a vibrant event village featuring 70 stalls, offering everything from delicious food to artisan candles and cheeses and global brands such as Porsche.

Oliver Hodgson, founder and executive director, said: "Whitehaven Alive is proud to welcome Tinie and Sophie Ellis Bextor as our headliners for the Friday night harbourside show.

"Both artists bring a unique energy and talent that perfectly embodies the spirit of our festival.

"We can't wait to see the crowd come alive as they take to the Mitie Main Stage.

"It's not only a huge win for the festival having two huge names to kick off the festival weekend but it's also a fantastic opportunity for the local economy.

"We're expecting tens of thousands of visitors from outside the area across the weekend who will be staying in hotels and eating out in local restaurants," he said. 

Tickets for the Friday night harbourside show are available now via www.whitehavenalive.com