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A brand-new music festival that will light up the grounds of a historic castle is nearly sold out, with only a handful of tickets remaining.
Opulence, taking place at Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street, promises two days of live music and entertainment on September 4 and 5.
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle headline the first night, while the second night will feature top house music acts.
Organisers say the response has been exceptional.
Headliner Marti Pellow
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Daz Flatman of ATA Events, who is staging the festival and will perform a DJ set on September 5, said: "Since the day we announced Opulence and Live at Lumley, there was a huge amount of interest, with many of the VIP and VVIP packages selling out almost immediately."
The event is the first of its kind in the 600-year history of Lumley Castle.
Fans can extend the celebrations into the early hours with a post-event party running until 2am.
Entertainment will include stilt walkers, fire breathers, jugglers, hair braiding, a glitter face painting stall, and a range of food and drink offerings.
The opening night will showcase North East artists such as Smoove and Turrell, Soulutions, and Kate Bond.
On September 5, two stages will be set up in the castle grounds for a full day of performances.
The Lawn Stage will feature renowned DJs including Sam Divine, Eat Everything, Danny Howard, PBR Street Gang, Daz Flatman, Richard Tulip, and The Hutchinson Bros.
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The Monument Stage will host house music legends, headlined by Todd Terry and featuring Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago, Danny Rampling, Alison Limerick, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Paul Taylor, The Beat Boutique, Neil Hargreaves, Emma Harbs, and The Missus.
General admission tickets start from £52.50 per day.
Tickets for the September 5 afterparty are also available.