Manchester City are scheduled to announce on Friday a one-of-a-kind concert to coincide with the launch of their new home football kit for the 2009-2010 season, according to an insider.

The event will be organized in conjunction with Umbro and is entitled “Live From City.” The concert will feature headliner Doves, while the opening acts will be Mike Pickering (doing a DJ set), Twisted Wheel, Kid British and The Answering Machine.

The concert is scheduled for July 17, 2009 in the east car park at the City of Manchester Stadium, the home of Manchester City.

As part of the marketing for the concert event, Manchester City fans can get a free ticket to the concert after they pre-order the new Manchester City shirt from http:\/\/www.mcfc.co.uk

The city of Manchester has long been famous for its music and football tradition.