När: 4 Jul 2009 - 4 Jul 2009
Plats: Hampstead Heath
Avgifter/Biljettpris: Free
Organisatör: In association with City of London Festival.
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Sweden on Stage - Saturday 04 July
Time: 14:00
Hampstead Heath
Family Day on Hampstead Heath
Festive Family Day
Join the City of London Festival and the Embassy of Sweden for a green afternoon of free activity and fun on Hampstead Heath in celebration of Sweden’s presidency of the EU. Buzzing with eco arts, music-making, dance, storytelling, art installations, delicious foods and midsummer festivities. Swedish and British folk, jazz and contemporary music are presented throughout the day, with a concert from Benny Andersson and his band providing a special highlight.
Sustainability and low carbon emissions are a priority for the Festival. Environmentally-sound technologies will be provided by Firefly Solar who will power the entire Sweden On Stage event ensuring a clean and green experience for all.
Onstage:
John Etheridge Band
Local Hampstead resident and world-renowned guitarist John Etheridge opens the programme with a glittering set from his jazz quintet.
Sofia Jannok
Exciting young Swedish performer Sofia Jannok draws on the traditions of Sami singing and the Swedish yodel – yoiking – to present passionate contemporary music inspired by her beautiful homeland of Gällivare, Sweden.
Miss Li
One of Sweden’s hottest Nordic pop debutants, Miss Li has a huge following in Europe, the UK and US, with hit singles such as I’m Sorry, He’s mine, Oh Boy and Gotta Leave My Troubles Behind, earning her a Swedish Grammy award nomination for Best Female Artist in 2009.
Swingle Singers featuring Shlomo
The ground-breaking European vocal group famed for tackling all manner of classical material and switching them to an a cappella swing setting, presents a concert of extraordinary skill and infectious humour. Joined by beatboxer and vocal artist Shlomo, recently returned from an environmental expedition in Greenland.
The Benny Andersson Band
The man instrumental to ABBA’s success and the music of blockbuster Mamma Mia is back in London with accordion in hand. Say “Hej” to The Benny Andersson Band, with 16 members, including two of Sweden’s finest singers Tommy Körberg and Helen Sjöholm. Enjoy musical styles ranging from “ultra polka” to swaggering country soul and contemporary pop, while the irrepressible party atmosphere of Glasgow Boogie evokes both Celtic and Swedish music.
Continuing until 9.00pm
Nearest train station: Gospel Oak or Hampstead Heath
Nearest Tube: Kentish Town or Tufnell Park