Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson Annual Xmas Concert Announcement

Festival Crowd Header

The Queens of Lovers Rock, Janet Kay and Carroll Thompson, are set to perform at the annual London Xmas concert. Janet Kay, known for her hit track Silly Games, and Carroll Thompson, famous for hits like I’m So Sorry and Hopelessly in Love, will bring their soulful voices to the stage.

Janet Kay

Janet Kay, renowned for her chart-topping track Silly Games in 1979, made history as the first British born black female artist to reach #1 on the UK charts. Her music career includes hits like Loving You, That’s What Friends Are For, and collaborations with artists such as Fatboy Slim and Aswad.

Carroll Thompson

Carroll Thompson gained fame with the Reggae hit I’m So Sorry and continued to deliver hits like Hopelessly in Love and Make It With You. She was a lead vocalist in the 1980's group Floy Joy and has worked with iconic artists like Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.

Published on 25 June 2025 by UKFG

Recent News More news

Upcoming Festivals Browse all

  • Celtic Connections

    15 January - 01 February 2026

    Celtic Connections 2026 From 15 January to 1 February 2026, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, hosts Celtic Connections, one of Europe’s largest winter music festivals celebrating Celtic roots and...

  • Soul Power Weekender

    16 January - 19 January 2026

    Soul Power Weekender 2026 Join Soul Power Weekender from 16 to 19 January 2026 in Skegness, Lincolnshire, for a four-day soul music festival at a lively seaside resort. Experience a vibrant celebrati...

  • Tyneside Americana Blues Festival

    23 January - 25 January 2026

    Tyneside Americana Blues Festival 2026 Join the Tyneside Americana Blues Festival from 23rd to 25th January 2026 at the King Street Social Club in North Shields, Northumberland. This three-day event s...