Preview: Sun Records – The Concert at Darlington Hippodrome

🎤 THE SOUND THAT SHAPED A GENERATION: 

Sun Records – The Concert Rocks into Darlington This June 🎸

Sun Records – The Concert

Darlington Hippodrome

Tuesday 17 June 2025 

This summer, Darlington is about to get a taste of musical history with a show that brings the very roots of rock’n’roll back to life. On Tuesday 17 June 2025, the stage of the Darlington Hippodrome will be transformed into the legendary Memphis studio where it all began, as Sun Records – The Concert arrives with a bang.

Endorsed and officially licensed by the Sun Entertainment Corporation, USA, this thrilling live show captures the moment rock’n’roll was born, telling the story of Sun Records, the small but mighty label that changed music forever. Think you know the origins of rock music? Think again. This production promises to be a visceral, foot-stomping time capsule unlike anything you've seen before.

🎶 FROM $3.98 TO IMMORTALITY

It all started on July 18, 1953, when a young Elvis Presley walked into the Memphis Recording Service at Sun Records and paid $3.98 to record two songs for his mother: My Happiness and That's When Your Heartaches Begin. That humble demo became the spark for a cultural explosion that still echoes today.

What followed was a string of discoveries that reads like a rock’n’roll hall of fame: Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, and many more. Sun Records didn’t just find talent – it helped invent the sound of modern music, blending gospel, blues, country, and boogie to create something raw, fresh, and utterly unforgettable.

🎸 “THE MUSIC TELLS THE STORY”

Unlike any jukebox musical or tribute show before it, Sun Records – The Concert is meticulously crafted to capture the authentic sound and spirit of the era. The show’s producer, Pete Tobit, explains:

“During the Fifties, the trailblazing Sun Studio created the songs that became the template of rock’n’roll. ‘That’s Alright Mama’, ‘Great Balls of Fire’, ‘I Walk the Line’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ – these were all original Sun recordings. This show takes the audience right inside the studio where the magic happened and lets the music do the talking.”

 

And it’s not just lip service. The production has been rehearsed in a full-scale replica of the original Sun Studios, using vintage instruments and featuring a young, high-octane cast of elite musicians who channel the energy, swagger, and imperfections that defined the genre.

🎤 THE ONLY OFFICIAL SUN RECORDS STAGE SHOW

With the seal of approval from Sun Entertainment Corporation, this concert is the only live show licensed by the legendary label. John Singleton, President of Sun Entertainment, is unequivocal:

“Sam Phillips recorded the ‘perfect imperfection’ of music – how songs were meant to sound, live on stage. ‘Sun Records – The Concert’ captures that perfectly – in a two-hour spectacular that’ll leave you calling out for more!”

 

From the driving rhythms of Jackie Brenston and Ike Turner, to the soul of Rufus Thomas, and the breakout brilliance of Elvis, Johnny, Jerry Lee, Carl, and Roy – this show is a living, breathing celebration of music history, served loud and proud.

🎥 WANT A TASTER?

Watch the official promo video:
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📱 FOLLOW THE SHOW ONLINE

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Website: sunrecordstc.com

🎟️ Tickets:

This is more than a concert – it’s a musical time machine that takes you to the birthplace of rock’n’roll. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering Sun’s influence for the first time, Sun Records – The Concert will leave you buzzing with the raw energy and rebellious spirit that defined a generation.

One night only – Tuesday 17 June 2025 at 7:30pm at Darlington Hippodrome.
Tickets range from £14.50 to £25 and are available at:
🎫 www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
📞 Or call the box office: 01325 405 405