There are just fifty days to go until the 2016 Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on Saturday the 8th October. The highlight of the season will see the best two sides to emerge from a long season battle it out for the ultimate prize.

In addition to the feast of rugby entertainment which will be served up by two trophy hungry sides, there will be top rated entertainment from British rock band Feeder and popular funk DJ Craig Charles to get the massive crowd buzzing as the teams take the pitch.

Feeder will perform at the biggest night of the Super League season and treat the crowd to a selection of their most famous hits such as ‘Feeling A Moment’, ‘Just The Way I’m Feeling’, ‘Buck Rodgers’ and ‘Just A Day’ as well as new tracks from their upcoming album ‘All Bright Electric’.

Feeder’s front man Grant Nicholas, said: “We are thrilled to be playing the Grand Final this autumn and can’t wait to take to the stage at Old Trafford. We are now busy preparing a show that will do justice to this epic event.”

The band headlined the Isle of Wight festival this summer and are about to embark on a 14 date tour around the UK and Ireland. With 25 Top 40 hits, over five million record sales, three platinum and two gold albums they are sure to provide top class entertainment before the action begins on the field.

BBC Radio 2 and Radio 6 Music presenter Craig Charles will perform a DJ set ahead of the First Utility Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on October 8.

Super League fans are sure to know Craig from his acting past where he has starred in various programmes such as Red Dwarf and Coronation Street. He is also renowned for his Funk and Soul radio show which will help get Super League’s biggest night of the year off to the perfect start.

“I can’t wait to DJ at the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.” said Charles. “Playing in front of over 75,000 people will be pretty special and a great way to kick-off the biggest night in Super League. I’m sure the entertainment both on and off the field will be top class.”

Tickets for the First Utility Grand Final at Old Trafford cost from just £20 for adults and £15 for concessions and can be purchased by visiting www.rugby-league.com/tickets or calling the Rugby League Ticket Hotline on 0844 856 1113 or 0844 856 1113.