Rod Stewart wows crowds at Newbury Racecourse

The crooner performed songs including Sailing and You're in my Heart to launch Newbury LIVE

A CROWD of 15,000 music lovers crammed into Newbury Racecourse last night (Sunday) to watch Rod Stewart rattle through his back catalogue for two solid hours.

Grammy Award winning hit-maker Rod Stewart took to the stage as the racecourse launched itself for the first time as a standalone concert venue, Newbury LIVE.

He performed songs including Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, You're In My Heart and Sailing.

Joint managing director of Newbury Racecourse, Stephen Higgins said: “Newbury LIVE is an excellent example of how we are successfully diversifying and expanding the racecourse as a premier host venue in the South of the UK.

"We are delighted with the success of tonight's event and we hope to build on this year on year with the aim of developing the racecourse to become a destination 365 days of the year for the Newbury and southern region as well as the horseracing community and beyond.

“It's the beginning of an exciting initiative as Newbury Racecourse as a venue could host similar events of up to 30,000 in seats and standing combined.”

For a review of the gig see Thursday's Newbury Weekly News and for a gallery of pictures log back on this afternnon.