Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson Annual Xmas Concert Announcement

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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

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