Hampton Court Palace Festival announces Will Young

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Will Young

Historic Royal Palaces and IMG are delighted to announce Will Young will perform for the first time at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2017.

His debut festival performance forms part of the celebration surrounding this year’s 25th anniversary of the event. The iconic summer festival takes place between Thursday 8th June- Saturday 24th June and brings world-class acts to a spectacular setting. Artists will perform to a beautiful backdrop in Henry VIII’s open air Base Court for an intimate audience of 3,000.

Following on from the release of Summer Covers, an eclectic mix of fan-favourite jazz covers, Will Young returns to the stage with his incredibly talented band for a rare performance. Will Young is one of the most well-known and recognisable figures in British contemporary music. Since 2002, his career has encompassed multi-platinum albums, sell-out live tours and numerous musical honours including two Brit Awards. On 14th June, he’ll take to the stage for his only full live show in London this summer in the stunning Tudor courtyard of Hampton Court Palace. Alongside some classic jazz standards, he will also perform new adaptations of his much-loved songs. Also, expect an abundance of funny stories and charming commentary throughout!
 
Other artists so far confirmed to perform at the 25th anniversary of the summer festival include Bryan Ferry, Van Morrison, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe; James Morrison, Jools Holland, Rick Astley, Björn Again and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. 

Hampton Court Palace Festival is renowned for giving its guests a truly memorable and unique experience. Artists perform in the historic main courtyard of Henry VIII’s magnificent Tudor Palace for an intimate audience of 3,000. The East Front Gardens provide festival-goers with the perfect place to relax, drink and picnic before taking their seats for the evening’s entertainment. The festival also offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate special occasions in a prestigious setting, with exclusive dining and corporate entertainment available, ensuring a memorable VIP experience

Published on 28 February 2017 by Ben Robinson

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