The lineup for Music Showcase Weekend 2022 (Friday eve 22nd & Saturday 23rd July) has now been confirmed, with Madness performing after racing on the Friday evening and Sugababes confirmed for Saturday.

Madness have been a popular part of the British music and festival scene since they first gigged back in 1979, the band will need little introduction to racegoers. Madness have had 15 singles reach the UK top ten, including "One Step Beyond", "Baggy Trousers", “My Girl and "It Must Be Love", including one UK number-one single "House of Fun". Their song "Our House" resonated with family life across the country and also became their biggest US hit. Along the way the band have performed at Glastonbury, Camp Bestival and their own Madstock Festivals, received the Ivor Novello Award and helped open the 2012 Olympics.

As a chart-topping band, Sugababes, have achieved an impressive six number one singles (think “Push the Button" or "About You Now”), with the Spice Girls being the only British girl group to have had more. Since forming in the late 90s and launching with the era-defining debut album "One Touch'" they’ve achieved multi-platinum success and numerous accolades.

Now back touring as their original line up of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhán Donaghy, their performances are highly regarded and perfect for a summers evening.

Those booking now can take advantage of the early bird and group rate deals on general admission tickets. To book click here; admission to the main Grandstand and Paddock enclosure, starts at just £32 per person for a group of six and racegoers aged 5-17 enjoy a special rate of just £10 (subject to limited availability). As well as free car parking, there are no booking fees.

On the racecourse itself, the sporting action features seven races on both days, still headlined by the Listed European Breeder’s Fund Lyric Stakes on Friday with the Sky Bet York Stakes as the six-figure centerpiece of Saturday.

The dates in late July fall at a time of the year when the prevailing weather should further contribute to the positive steps made by the ongoing vaccination programme in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, nevertheless racegoers are offered a guaranteed refund in the event of Covid related alterations, as well as the reassurance that all Covid-19 protocols that are applicable at the time of the event, will be followed.

James Brennan, Head of Marketing and Sponsorship said,
“Everyone at the course is really excited that these magical racing and music events are scheduled to return.  Bands that bring a smile to many faces, add in the spectacle of the racing itself and we hope it will prove a summer weekend to savour.”