The first Wakehurst Music Festival
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Wakehurst Place is Kew’s 180-acre country garden estate located in West Sussex, and is home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the largest plant conservation project in the world. This will be first time that Wakehurst Place has opened its gates to present three fabulous nights of open-air picnic concerts, in the same style as the immensely popular Summer Swing at Kew. Wakehurst’s celebrated ornamental gardens and stunning 16th century Elizabethan Mansion will form the perfect backdrop for the concerts, guaranteeing three nights of pure musical pleasure.
Various ticket options are available: Patrons can enjoy a traditional picnic on the lawns, or opt for a reserved seat in the Gold Circle enclosure at the front of the arena which benefits from excellent views of the stage, and a dedicated picnic area. There is also a range of hospitality options from all-inclusive VIP hospitality in the Mansion, to pre-concert suppers in the Stables. A stylish Gazebo Village set on the velvety grass of Wakehurst’s croquet lawn offers exclusive undercover picnicking. All three packages include reserved seating.
Picnics are welcome, however a range of quality food and drink will be available for purchase at each concert.
Proceeds from the event will contribute to Kew’s global plant science and conservation programmes.
Thursday 17th June
Classical evening with concert orchestra
A classical evening with a world renowned soloist accompanied by a concert orchestra will provide Wakehurst Place with the sounds of some of the most famous arias of opera and poignant classics, in an evening to stir the soul. Expect to be on your feet for the celebratory grand finale, with all the Proms favourites including Rule Britannia and Jerusalem!
Friday 18th June
The Magic of Motown - Direct from the USA
The Chicago Blues Brothers
This hit show recreates the contagious energy of Motown in a dazzling live concert tribute show honouring the Tamla legends that brought the world to its dancing feet. The Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and many more will get Wakehurst Place up and boogying to solid gold Motown hits.
The Chicago Blues Brothers get the party started with an all singing, all dancing action show packed evening with the very best blues and soul numbers – the pace is fast - and its fun all the way!
Saturday 19th June
The BOOTLEG BEATLES
The Fabbagirls
Wakehurst will rock to the sounds of The Sixties as the number one Beatles tribute band in the world take you through the sights and sounds of one of the most popular bands of all time. The Bootleg Beatles are stunningly accurate as they impersonate John, Paul, George and Ringo.
There are plenty of costume changes as they lead you through the history of The Fab Four, from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through to Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop . This is an unmissable concert that will have you on your feet and singing along all evening.
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