Somerset House Summer Series returns this July with 11 nights of unmissable live music. Fans can look forward to an exciting mix of genres and incredible talent in a setting rich with arts, culture, and atmosphere. It’s a standout festival you won’t want to miss – grab your tickets here.
Just announced – on Monday 14th July, BAFTA-nominated and Sundance Award–winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr will premiere his powerful new film rituals: union black. Don’t miss this exclusive first look at a bold new work from one of the UK’s most visionary storytellers.
It has also been revealed that Mercury Prize winner Sampha, multifaceted jazz pioneer Moses Boyd and the legendary percussion section of Afro-jazz trail blazers Balimaya Project will join the formidable lineup of contemporary musical visionaries, including Kwake Bass, Dennis Bovell, Charlie Dark, and Klein set to perform a live score which will be presented alongside this powerful film. With more artists to be revealed, the live score has been specially commissioned by Somerset House in a Summer Series first.
Somerset House will kick off on the 10th July with a sold-out show from Rizzle Kicks before welcoming the likes of St. Vincent, FLO, Freya Ridings, The Snuts, Jacob Banks, Parov Stelar, The Paper Kites, Joy Oladokun and ending on a fantastic finale from Giggs.
Full Lineup:
Thursday 10th July: Rizzle Kicks + Peter Xan
Friday 11th July: Freya Ridings+ Nell Mescal
Saturday 12th July: Jacob Banks + Tamzene
Sunday 13th July: Parov Stelar + TBA
Monday 14th July: Akinola Davies Jr. presents: rituals:unionblack feat. the drums of Balimaya Project, Kwake Bass, Dennis Bovell, Moses Boyd, Charlie Dark, Klein, and Sampha + More
Tuesday 15th July: Joy Oladokun+ The Halfway Kid
Wednesday 16th July: St. Vincent+ Gustaf
Thursday 17th July: The Snuts + The Guest List
Friday 18th July: The Paper Kites + Nadia Reid + Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Saturday 19th July: FLO +Natanya + Pxssy Palace
Sunday 20th July: Giggs & Family: P Money + Tiny Boost
https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/somerset-house-summer-series
