OnBlackheath Is Back!

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Returning for its second year following its successful launch in 2014, escape the bustle of the city and feast upon a world-class line-up of great music, top chefs and fun for kids of all ages at OnBlackheath.

Running across the weekend of 12th and 13th September, and staged on one of London’s most beautiful open grass lands, OnBlackheath promises a celebration of music, food and arts, alongside a vast array of entertainment and activities for families, and friends.

Music stages, a food village, roaming performers and children’s workshops will combine to create a truly magical experience for all.

This year’s headline acts will be platinum selling five piece ELBOW and pop icons MADNESS with support from MANIC STREET PREACHERS, KELIS, LAURA MVULA, ANNA CALVI, JACK SAVORETTI and the cast of SUNNY AFTERNOON: THE KINKS MUSICAL.

Experience a 2 course feast at the Chef’s Club Banquet, cooked and served by some of London’s hottest celebrity chefs including Gennaro Contaldo, Martin Morales from Ceviche, the gorgeous Hemsley & Hemsley, Duck and Waffle’s Daniel Doherty and Kelis… YES! KELIS!!!

Families are more than welcome to OnBlackheath, with kids aged 12 and under going free to the Festival. There will once again be a breadth of entertainment dedicated to younger visitors, including an urban arts experience area, interactive street entertainment, and much, much more.

With a focus on music, food, and wider entertainment for all, OnBlackheath offers festival goers a magical two days on the historic green space of London’s Blackheath Common in South East London.

Tickets are available for the whole weekend, or for just the Saturday and Sunday, and 12’s and under get in free.

Visit www.OnBlackheath.com for the latest information!

Published on 15 June 2015 by UKFG

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