Rotherham popstar Self Esteem to headline Rock 'n' Roll Circus music event

ROTHERHAM-born popstar Self Esteem has been revealed as the headline act for a hotly-anticipated “circus” of music.

The singer, whose real name is Rebecca Taylor, was a member of Dinnington Operatic Society before pursuing a music career which has seen her nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.

She is top of the bill for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus at Don Valley Bowl on September 2 as part of the three-day event.

Australian indie-electro-pop band Confidence Man, Drag Race UK break-out star Bimini and the Yorkshire Arctic Monkeys tribute, Arctic Numpties, have all been signed up for the the circus themed spectacular, the opening night of which will feature Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Happy Mondays, The Cribs, The Joy Formidable and Somebody's Child.

Details of the line-up for Sunday, September 3 are still to be announced.

Self Esteem said revealed she had played a big part in planning the event, saying: “I’ve also curated my actual dream line up to join me. I am genuinely deeply excited.”

Tickets for the circus are now on sale at www.rocknrollcircus.co.uk.