POP favourite Olly Murs will play the third open air concert at the Weston Homes Community Stadium next summer.

The former X Factor star, from Witham, will be at the home of Colchester United on June 10.

Olly said: “I am thrilled to play outdoors in Colchester, so close to home.

"Outdoor shows are so much fun and I am looking forward to performing my biggest songs on my biggest outdoor tour."

Olly becomes the third act to perform at the stadium following smash hit concerts by Elton John and Lionel Ritchie.

Tickets go on general sale on Friday at 9am, with prices starting at £39.50 from ollymurs.com. ticketmaster.co.uk and lhgtickets.com