Boy band heartthrobs The Wanted are to perform at Rochester Castle this summer.

Max, Nathan, Tom, Jay and Siva burst on to the pop scene in 2010 with debut single All Time Low, which went straight to number one on its first week of release, and was nominated for Best British Single at the Brit Awards.

The band has now notched up four anthemic top five singles and two number ones, and been viewed more than 30 million times on YouTube.

Now the boys are back in town to thank their legions of Medway fans for all the support, headlining their own show on Thursday, July 18, as part of the Rochester Castle Concerts.

On Friday, July 19 it’s time to party with a fabulous 80s Night featuring Tony Hadley, ABC, and Go West.

As lead singer of New Romantic pioneers Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has earned the accolade of being one of pop music’s greatest vocalists, fronting countless smash hits including Gold, True, and the epic Through The Barricades.

Martin Fry and ABC will be showcasing hits Tears are not Enough, Poison Arrow, The Look of Love and All of My Heart, while Go West’s Peter Cox and Richard Drummie will get the crowds rocking to their massive 80s hits including Call Me, Don’t Look Down and We Close Our Eyes.

Fans are already booking fast to see legendary rockers Status Quo who will kick off the Castle Concerts on Wednesday, July 17.

Tickets are also on sale for the ever popular Castle Proms on Saturday, July 20, when the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and special guests will perform a rousing selection of flag waving favourites including Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and the 1812 Overture, complete with a stunning fireworks display.

Medway council’s portfolio holder for community services Cllr Howard Doe said: “The Castle Concerts are unique among music festivals in the south-east because of their intimate setting and amazing atmosphere as well as the calibre of performers who play here. It really is one of the few places you can really get close up to some of the best live performers around, and we’re very proud of this year’s line up which once again offers something for everyone."