Chart-topping Pop Idol star to perform at Norfolk pub

A UK chart-topper who sold more than 3.5 million records is to perform at a Norfolk pub.

Gareth Gates rose to fame in the first series of Pop Idol although he came second behind Will Young.  He became a staple in the UK charts.

The 39-year-old singer, with songs such as Unchained Melody and Anyone of Us, will perform at the Bannaroo festival.

The family-friendly event is returning for its fifth year at The Banningham Crown near Aylsham.

Alongside Gareth Gates, the festival will have a host of tribute acts including Ultimate Coldplay, Bon Giovi and more to be announced.

The Bannaroo music festival is set to kick off in north Norfolk this summer (Image: Connor Cast Photography)

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Last year the weekend-long event included the acts Revival, an Abba tribute band, The Counterfeit Stones, The Fillers, Absolute Bowie and a Taylor Swift tribute.

Previous years have seen a wide range of food and drink on offer, as well as entertainment for children and overnight camping options.

This year's event is to take place over the weekend of August 3 and 4.

Adult weekend tickets start at £60 with child day tickets costing £5 each.