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Greenwich Summer Sessions 2011 | ||
25th - 30th Jul 2011 Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, London, SE10 9NN, United Kingdom |
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The Greenwich Summer Sessions are staged over six nights at the spectacular and historic riverside location of the Old Royal Naval College, during the last week of July, headliners for this year’s event include locally-based Greenwich artists Squeeze; a first ever Greenwich performance from the legendary Status Quo; pop sophisticate The Divine Comedy; neo-classical Swedish singer-songwriter José González; Irish punk folk heroes The Pogues; and BRIT Award winning Mark Ronson with his groundbreaking new band The Business Intl. With Sunday 31 July acts to be announced shortly.
Coinciding with the start of the year-long countdown to the 2012 London Olympics, Greenwich Summer Sessions is the brainchild of local promoter and Creative Producer, Peter Conway. Set in a beautiful and intimate open-air atmosphere, the Greenwich Summer Sessions is set to become one of the most established live events in London’s music and cultural calendar.
Staged in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College on the River Thames, in the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, this six-night run of concerts, is a high quality event that is now highlight of the borough’s cultural programme as part of The Greenwich Festivals.
"Greenwich is a borough steeped in history and culture. The Greenwich Festivals brings both of these attractions together for a season of spectacular events in some of the most historic settings in the country. Greenwich Summer Sessions got off to a great start last year and this year's line up looks to be just as popular. Where better to spend a summer's evening than in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College listening to a line up of top musical acts? The whole programme for The Greenwich Festivals has something for everyone - from free international street performances to cool jazz. It's the place to be this summer", commented Cllr John Fahy, Greenwich Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Sport.