Iconic performer Grace Jones has been announced as the headliner for Palace Bowl Presents, an exciting new festival series at the historic Crystal Palace Bowl in London. The series will run from Friday 31 July to Sunday 16 August, featuring a diverse lineup of international stars and UK favourites.
A Star-Studded Lineup
Grace Jones will be supported by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Soul II Soul, with more acts to be revealed soon. Highlights from the announced schedule include:
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Friday 31 July: Grace Jones with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Soul II Soul.
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Sunday 2 August: The inaugural Gospel Garden Festival, featuring a UK-exclusive headline set from Kirk Franklin and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, supported by Fred Hammond, Mercy Chinwo, and Jerub. Gospel Garden is set to become London’s biggest outdoor gospel festival.
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Thursday 6 August: Gary Numan with support from Marc Almond and Ladytron.
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Thursday 13 August: Bastille and The Wombats, both performing headline sets.
Grace Jones: Icon of Music and Culture
Grace Jones has been a transformative presence in entertainment since her early modelling days in New York City and Paris in the 1970s. As a singer, actress, author, traveller, and revolutionary artist, Jones has continually reshaped music, fashion, and pop culture with her fearless creativity.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor brings over 25 years of musical success, including five top 10 albums and eight top 10 singles, while Soul II Soul represents the heart of UK soundsystem culture, known for their enduring influence and passion for music.
Crystal Palace Bowl: A Historic Venue
The Crystal Palace Bowl, established in 1961, is one of London’s most iconic open-air venues. Famous for its ‘Garden Party’ events, it has hosted legendary performances from Bob Marley (his final London show), Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, Lou Reed, Curtis Mayfield, Gil Scott-Heron, Ian Dury, and Vera Lynn.
Palace Bowl Presents promises to continue this tradition, offering music lovers an eclectic mix of genres from prog to punk, rock to reggae, and pop to the proms.
Tickets and Local Access
Residents from SE19, SE20, and SE26 postcodes are eligible for discounted tickets. Mastercard cardholders have preferred access to tickets from Friday 20 February at 10AM. Full details and ticket purchases are available at priceless.com/music.
