Mark Ronson to play Newbury Racecourse

Acclaimed producer and DJ announced for September 17

Acclaimed music producer and DJ Mark Ronson will perform at Newbury Racecourse on Dubai Duty Free International Weekend organisers have announced.

The multiple Grammy and Brit award winner will play at the Party in the Paddock Stage on Saturday September 17.

Mark Ronson said of the upcoming gig: “I can’t wait to DJ at Newbury Racecourse in September.

“I rarely get to play a venue of that size, I’m super excited.”

Chief executive of Newbury Racecourse Julian Thick said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Mark Ronson to the Party in the Paddock Stage.

“Dubai Duty Free International Weekend is always one of the highlight of our Flat season and we’re expecting a big crowd to enjoy the show.”

Mark Ronson is best known for producing Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk released in 2015 and will play a 90-minute DJ set after racing for the last of Newbury’s Party in the Paddock events.