THERE are still tickets available to see global superstar Nile Rodgers at Ludlow Castle this summer.

The American record producer will be performing alongside Chic, the band he co-founded, on Saturday, July 22. 

The 70-year-old, who is renowned for his distinct guitar playing, has written, produced, and performed on records that have sold more than 500 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide.

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He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and the recipient of six Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement/Special Merit Award.

Nile Rodgers & Chic one one of four acts who perform at Ludlow Castle on consecutive nights, with the concerts being labelled 'within these walls'.

Rag 'n' Bone Man kicks things off on Thursday, July 20 before indie rock band Kaiser Chief entertains the crowds the following night. Pop rock act Bastille will also be performing on Sunday, July 23.

The concerts a new initiative to bring more people into the town and provide entertainment for locals. Supporters of the programme of shows believe that they will bring large numbers of people into the town boosting business for shops, pubs, restaurants and other traders.

But not everyone is happy. As previously reported by the Advertiser, Vivienne Parry, a Ludlow town councillor and Shropshire councillor for Ludlow South, says that residents in the area are unhappy about noise and disturbance as hundreds of show goers make their way home late at night.

However, Mrs Parry added she appreciates the importance of boosting the local economy.

Tickets for Nile Rodgers & Chic are priced at £66, which includes a £6 booking fee. They can be purchased via See Tickets.