Gladys Knight is ready to open Hampton Courtroom Palace Competition.
The ‘Midnight Prepare to Georgia’ hitmaker will prime the invoice on the annual summer time collection of spectacular open-air live shows on the royal landmark on June 6.
The present will likely be a London unique for the 78-year-old Grammy-winning star – who shot to fame as a member of the Motown group Gladys Knight and the Pips – as a part of ‘The Empress of Soul Farewell Tour’.
Tickets go on basic sale from Wednesday 5 April, with an unique pre-sale to e-mail subscribers from as we speak (04.04.23) by way of hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com.
Sir Tom Jones, Tender Cell and Kool and The Gang are additionally set to play the pageant.
Welsh music legend Tom will prime the invoice on June 14, synth-pop pioneers Tender Cell – comprising Marc Almond and David Ball – headline on June 7, and funk and soul legends Kool and The Gang on June 9.
Grace Jones, Kaiser Chiefs, Bjorn Once more and Rick Astley had been among the many first acts confirmed to play the occasion.
The ‘I Predict a Riot’ hitmakers headline on June 10, the ABBA parody act are set for June 16, and ‘By no means Gonna Give You Up’ hitmaker Rick Astley will carry out on June 17.
Artists carry out in an intimate 3,000-seat auditorium in Base Courtroom, set towards the backdrop of Henry VIII’s magnificent Tudor Palace and attendees can get pleasure from picnics, drinks and avenue meals within the Palace Gardens, while waterside gazebos are additionally obtainable to buy for those who wish to sit again and chill out in luxurious.
Final 12 months, the likes of George Benson, Jack Savoretti, Crowded Home, and Kacey Musgraves wowed at HCP Competition.
Tuesday 6 June, Gladys Knight
Wednesday 7 June, Tender Cell
Thursday 8 June, Grace Jones
Friday 9 June, Kool and The Gang
Saturday 10 June, Kaiser Chiefs
Wednesday 14 June, Sir Tom Jones
Friday 16 June, Bjorn Once more
Saturday 17 June, Rick Astley
