There are only three weeks to go until brand new London festival Greenwich Summer Sounds takes place at the stunning World Heritage Site, the Old Royal Naval College, on the riverside in the heart of Maritime Greenwich. Headlined by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Tom Jones, Black Eyed Peas and Kaiser Chiefs, and featuring a fantastic line-up of street food and drinks, the spectacular summer series of concerts seamlessly combines the best in music, food and culture.
Tickets are available now from https://www.greenwichsummersounds.com/.
The festival will open on Tuesday 4 July with the legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC, supported by DJ and Radio Presenter MistaJam, followed by the iconic Tom Jones and indie pop trio Scouting For Girls on Thursday 6 July. Next up are party starters Black Eyed Peas, supported by UK Garage legend DJ Spoony and official HedKandi and Ministry of Sound saxophonist Ellie Sax on Friday 7 July, whilst Leeds indie favourites Kaiser Chiefs, supported by The View, will close an epic week of music on Saturday 8 July.
Alongside the music programme, concert-goers can kick off the perfect summer evening out by enjoying delicious street food and drinks by the river. With Hermanos Tacos, Duck Shed, Cheeky Burger, Baked Bird, Lil Watan, Van Dough, Mr Pork, Copper Penny, and many more onsite, there really is something for everyone, from Mexican street food to gourmet burgers and wood-fired pizzas, Lebanese dishes to classic fish and chips.
Greenwich Summer Sounds are delighted to be partnering with leading global bank ING, the festival’s Presenting Partner. ING will be empowering attendees to stay a step ahead at The ING Hangout, where they will be able to find out how to become more sustainable in their day to day life, and where they will be able to relax and recharge before the concert and capture memories with friends and family at the ING photobooth.
For those looking to elevate their Greenwich Summer Sounds experience, a limited number of VIP Packages are available, giving guests the option of an incredible banquet dining experience in the stunning Painted Hall; one of the most spectacular Baroque interiors in Europe, known as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’. VIP Packages include fast track entry into the event, a champagne reception in the stunning Colonnades, a three-course feast and complimentary bar during dinner, complimentary cloakroom facilities and VIP bathrooms. VIP tickets are available from https://www.greenwichsummersounds.com.
Greenwich Summer Sounds seamlessly combines the very best in music, food and culture. Taking place on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College on the River Thames, in the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the festival is set to become one of the hottest and most revered live events in London’s music and cultural calendar.
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Greenwich Summer Sounds 2023
Location: Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich
Line-up:
Date Artist
Tuesday 4 July. Nile Rodgers & CHIC, MistaJam
Thursday 6 July Tom Jones, Scouting For Girls
Friday 7 July Black Eyed Peas, DJ Spoony, Ellie Sax
Saturday 8 July Kaiser Chiefs,The View
Ticket Information
https://www.greenwichsummersounds.com/
Greenwich Summer Sounds is a new music festival taking place at the Old Royal Naval College, an extraordinary cultural destination in the heart of Maritime Greenwich in London.
Across multiple nights, world-class artists will perform against the stunning backdrop of London’s skyline at sunset. But this is more than just a concert – from a range of delicious street food and a first-class banquet dining in the stunning Painted Hall, guests will enjoy an incredible evening of music, food and entertainment.
About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specialises in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
About the Old Royal Naval College
Old Royal Naval College is the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and celebrated 500-year history. Today it is a diverse cultural destination and one of London’s most popular visitor attractions attracting over 1.2 million visitors a year. The Old Royal Naval College is home to epic arts installations, including the recent sold-out Museum of the Moon, fashion shows including Alexander McQueen, and called “the most popular film location in the world” by Empire Magazine – recent filming includes Hollywood blockbusters like Doctor Strange 2 and Cruella and Netflix hits Bridgerton and The Crown. Visitors can see where famous actors have filmed, discover Tudor archaeological finds, explore the buildings and beautiful riverside grounds and much more.
The site includes stunning classical buildings designed by one of Britain’s greatest architects, Sir Christopher Wren, built between 1696 and 1751. The Old Royal Naval College is the home of the magnificent Painted Hall, one of the finest Baroque interiors in Britain, which was painted by Sir James Thornhill and has been referred to as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’. www.ornc.org
Sponsors
ING
ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank’s more than 58,000 employees off er retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 40 countries.
ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).
Sustainability is an integral part of ING’s strategy, evidenced by ING’s leading position in sector benchmarks. ING’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating by MSCI was affirmed ‘AA’ in September 2022. As of August 2022, Sustainalytics considers ING’s management of ESG material risk to be ‘strong’, and in June 2022 ING received an ESG rating of ‘strong’ from S&P Global Ratings. INGGroup shares are also included in major sustainability and ESG index products of leading providers Euronext, STOXX, Morningstar and FTSE Russell.
PORTOBELLO BREWERY
Proudly independent, and owned by an experienced team, Portobello are dedicated to brewing beautifully balanced beers with full flavour, endless drinkability and consistency from one glass to the next. They produce a year-round core range of session strength beers, which are augmented by a regularly changing line-up of special seasonal brews using carefully sourced ingredients and brewing techniques.
PIMENTAE
Launched in 2021, Pimentae is a female-founded, premium tequila cocktail brand with a mission to liberate the way consumers enjoy tequila. Their flagship product of a Spicy Margarita is a unique blend of tequila, lime, chilli & agave. Pimentae’s tequila cocktail range is wrapped in bespoke artwork, unparalleled to anything on the market and encapsulates the spirit of Mexico. The multi-award-winning brand is the go-to-cocktail enjoyed by celebrities such as Michelle Keegan, Jessie Ware & Maya Jama. Stocked in Selfridge’s nationally and on the menu of many leading bars and restaurants across London including, Wahaca, the brand is a rising star in F&B. Available in 125ml pocket-sized cans or 50cl glass bottles – perfect for sharing with friends for spicing up all social occasions.
