On Friday night Newmarket Racecourses headed back to the Golden Era for a fantastic evening with The Magic of Motown!

The day kicked off with six exciting horse races – with plenty of cheers from the crowd, the racecourse already had a fantastic atmosphere! With some winners and some losers on the horses, everyone was excited ahead of the headline performance from The Magic of Motown.

The perfect way to spend a summer day!

What better way to spend a summer evening? With so much to do and see at the July Course, guests arrived early ahead of the first race!

With so many different places to enjoy the evening racing, the Newmarket crowds were spoilt for choice! From the Moet & Chandon area, to Pimms and cocktails – as well plenty of food stalls –  guests were enjoying the evening across the racecourse.

In the Garden Enclosure (the most popular of the night!), Motown fans were tucking into home made picnics and enjoying the evening sunshine.

The Magic of Motown had as dancing around the racecourse… all night long!

Soon after the final race, The Magic of Motown took to the stage and dived straight into Ain’t No Mountain High Enough that quickly had the crowds dancing.

The spectacular show was filled with dazzling costume changes, fantastic dance moves and incredible vocals. The Motown fans were delighted to hear all their favourite songs from the Golden Era. It’s hard to choose the highlights of the evening, with so many wonderful performances! However, some of the best songs performed on the evening included: I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Loco in Acapulco, All Night Long and I Want U Back.

Next up at Newmarket Racecourses this summer!

Nile Rodgers & CHIC | Friday 10th August

CHIC announced that after over 25 years, they are back and will be releasing an album – It’s About Time – this September. They recently debuted a new single on Later with Jools Holland that is sure to get a crowd dancing!

With more than 200 production credits to his name, the scope of Nile Rodgers’ peerless influence is undeniable. Expect to hear some of the best-known pop anthems from the last four decades!

Tickets selling fast – buy yours here.

George Ezra | Friday 17th August

His debut album Wanted On Voyage is certified 4x platinum in the UK, gold in the US, and was amongst the top 10 biggest selling artist albums in this country in both 2014 and 2015, reaching #1 in the Official UK Chart and spending 122 weeks in the chart overall.

This year George released his second studio album – Staying at Tamara’s – which went straight to the top spot of the UK chart, as well as the top ten of several other countries. The album includes Top 10 singles Paradise and Shotgun.

General admission is sold out. Limited hospitality packages are available – find out more here.

The Vamps | Saturday 25th August

The Vamps are one of the most successful current British bands, having achieved a huge amount of success and acclaim all over the globe. Releasing their debut single ‘Can We Dance’ in 2013, they have since clocked up 5 top ten hits including ‘Wild Heart’, ‘Last Night’ and ‘Somebody To You’.

Summer Saturday Live is a family friendly race day on the August bank holiday weekend. Not only do kids go free, but they eat free too! Join us for a feel good afternoon filled with racing & music!

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