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Soak up great live music at Embankment Summer Market
Other | Monday 27th April 2015 | Annalisa
Embankment Summer Market will take place in Victoria Embankment Gardens from Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May. Event organiser, City Showcase together with ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) have curated 3 days of great live music on the outdoor stage. Featuring new and breaking artists and bands, Embankment Summer Market follows the organiser’s other Central London event, Soho Flea Market, which saw over 18,000 people visit Dean Street last June.
Over 50 artists, bands and musicians from across the musical spectrum have already been confirmed including BBC introducing artists Louise Golbey, Sam Brett, Blank Bibles, Twin Hidden, Mike Wyatt, Ashleigh Ashley, According To You, Joe Miles, Flower Fellow and “Ones To Watch” Shakedown Stockholm.
BBC Radio 1 supported Sam Beeton, BBC Radio 2 supported Tess Of The Circle, soul singer Ava, acoustic soul folk act Kaipax, folk ‘n’ roll Penny For The Workhouse, Rothwell, BBC London supported Sam Way, Best Of British Awards winner OH!KAY, singer ILONA, acclaimed jazz singer Charlene, Elle Exxe, reggae artist Hayzell, urban poet S1mple, hip hop act Pryme Kingz, Red Prism, pop trio Vanquish and The Voice 2014 contestant Luciee are also all on the bill.
The outdoor stage will be hosted by Yemi Sawyerr, owner of Liteswitch TV and presenter on ITV, Channel 5, and MTV, spoken word artist and presenter Laurie Bolger, and CBBC Officially Amazing presenter Ben Shires.
It’s not just about the music though, Embankment Summer Market will also feature street food, drink, farmers’ market, lawn games and entertainment for all ages. The event’s charity partner is The Connection at St Martin’s, which helps homeless people in the heart of Central London.
