Ticket for ONBlackheath are now on sale, but you need to be quick because this line-up is sure to cause a stir.
This years festival will be welcoming Jamiroquai who will headline the Main Stage on the Saturday night as a UK exclusive, as well as Grace Jones and UB40.
ONBlackheath will return on on July 12 to 14 and is expected to be the best yet.
Accompanying this star-studded line-up includes two of the most prolific hip-hop groups of all time, The Roots and Soul II Soul, as well as UK breakthrough artist Rag'n'Bone Man.
There will also be lots of fantastic family entertainment can also be found at the Family Playground area at OnBlackheath.
Kids are sure to have a great weekend with TV stars Mister Maker and Andy Day and his band Andy and the Odd Socks appearing in the flesh, as well as everyone’s favourite teddy bear Sooty holding his very own Birthday Bake-Off, presented by Bonnie Spencer.
Street Feast will offer an array of food and drink at this year’s festival.
Here is a bit more information on the acts.
Jamiroquai
Since the band first emerged in the early ‘90s they have amassed a collection of accolades including 3 UK number one albums, GRAMMY and Billboard award wins, a Guinness World Record in 1997 for the bestselling funk album of all time with ‘Travelling Without Moving’, and huge chart success in just about every corner of the globe.
Fronted by the dynamic J.K, the band who have an irresistible blend of house rhythms and ‘70s-era soul and funk and are certain to give fans an unforgettable live experience.
Grace Jones
Throughout the history of music and fashion there has never been anyone else quite like the otherworldly Grace Jones who returns to ONBlackheath to headline the Sunday night.
During the past four decades she has set the bar for popular culture in terms of originality and innovation.
As is expected with superstar Grace Jones, her headline show is set to be an extraordinary, chic and marvellous occasion.
The Roots
One of the most prolific hip-hop groups of all time - The Roots. Expect to hear hits such as You Got Me, The Seed (2.0), and The Fire.
With a record-breaking number one debut album which has sold millions worldwide, soulful sensation Rag’n’Bone Man will bring his unmistakable sound and biggest hits to ONBlackheath this summer, as well as multi-platinum selling Soul singer James Morrison who released his critically acclaimed fifth studio album, ‘You’re Stronger Than You Know’, last month.
UB40
One of Britain’s biggest reggae bands, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, will be celebrating 40 years of global success this year and have been unveiled today for ONBlackheath.
Attendees can join in the anniversary celebrations with the band as they perform the biggest hits from their renowned back catalogue, including Red, Red Wine and Can’t Help Falling In Love. Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier also joins the ONBlackheath lineup, having undertaken a 200-date world tour last year and recently released his critically acclaimed album, ‘Djesse Vol. 1’.
What else?
Interactive musical fun will come courtesy of Boppin’ Bunnies and The Pop Bingo Disco, along with some astonishing visual displays from The Science Museum and Samsam Bubbleman’s Giant Bubble Show.
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