Greenwich Music Time Announces Additional Tom Jones Concert

Greenwich Music Time Announces Additional Tom Jones Concert

Due to phenomenal demand, Welsh superstar Tom Jones will perform an additional night at this year’s Greenwich Music Time. Lining up alongside Grammy Award-winning singer and guitarist George Benson, the multi-million-selling Flamenco superstars Gipsy Kings and legendary Kinks frontman Ray Davies, Jones will perform on the final two nights of the prestigious concert series after the organisers added an additional show on Monday July 27th to the sold-out headline slot already announced for Sunday 26th.

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent world-heritage listed site of The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Music Time stands out amongst London’s busy schedule of summer events thanks to its stunning riverside location and an eclectic line-up of international acts. Taking place from Thursday July 23rd – Monday July 27th, the concert series has become one of the must-see events of the summer, providing audiences with the opportunity to experience Greenwich’s unique historic landscape from an incredible perspective.

Peter Taylor of GMT Organisers Cuffe and Taylor:

“Perhaps unsurprisingly we’ve had to put an additional date on sale to cope with the overwhelming demand for tickets to see Sir Tom performing against the beautiful backdrop of the Old Royal Naval College this summer. The enthusiasm and excitement shown by the public is of course testament to the enduring popularity of one of the UK’s finest ever performers but we hope it is also an indication of the appeal of our event, which in only two years has built a reputation as one of the highlights of the live music calendar."

Thursday 23rd July

Gipsy Kings

Friday 24th July

Ray Davies

Saturday 25th July

George Benson

Sunday 26th and Monday 27th July

Tom Jones

Tickets for Tom Jones’ concert on Monday July 27th go on sale at 9am on Friday May 15th. All other shows are on sale now. Tickets are available from www.greenwichmusictime.co.ukor by calling 0844 499 9999.

Tom Jones Completes Line-Up For Greenwich Music Time 2015

Tom Jones Completes Line-Up For Greenwich Music Time 2015

The line-up for this year's Greenwich Music Time is now complete thanks to the addition of pop royalty Tom Jones. The charismatic Welsh singer joins ten-time Grammy Award-winning George Benson, the multi-million-selling Flamenco superstars Gipsy Kings, and legendary Kinks frontman Ray Davies on the bill for the four-day concert series, which returns to the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site in July. 

Running from Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th July, Greenwich Music Time transforms The Old Royal Naval College’s breathtaking riverside location into the ultimate open-air venue, providing music fans with the opportunity to experience a unique series of concerts set against the stunning backdrop of Greenwich’s magnificent historic landscape.

Sir Tom Jones:

“I’m really looking forward to performing at Greenwich Music Time this summer and it’s great to be sharing the bill alongside such an esteemed group of artists. The Old Royal Naval College is a beautiful place to do a show and I’m sure it’s going to be a really special occasion".

Peter Taylor of GMT Organisers Cuffe & Taylor:

“We’re over the moon to have been able to add Sir Tom to what was already a really diverse line-up of international star acts. He's undeniably one of the most engaging concert performers in pop history and will provide the perfect finale to an incredible four days of music on the banks of the River Thames."

Thursday 23rd July

Gipsy Kings

Friday 24th July

Ray Davies

Saturday 25th July

George Benson

Sunday 26th July

Tom Jones

Tickets for Tom Jones go on sale at 9am on Friday March 13th. All other shows are on sale now. Tickets are available from www.greenwichmusictime.co.uk or by calling 0844 499 9999.

Ray Davies, George Benson, Gipsy Kings announced for Greenwich Music Time

Ray Davies, George Benson, Gipsy Kings announced for Greenwich Music Time

Following the success of the inaugural Greenwich Music Time, which saw over 16000 music fans attend performances from Goldfrapp, Australian Pink Floyd Show, Jools Holland and Russell Watson, the organisers have confirmed that the concert series will return to The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich in July. Running from Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th July, this year’s event will feature ten-time Grammy Award-winning singer and guitarist George Benson, the multi-million-selling Flamenco superstars Gipsy Kings, and one of the most acclaimed songwriters of all time, legendary Kinks frontman Ray Davies.

Greenwich Music Time transforms The Old Royal Naval College’s breathtaking riverside location into the ultimate open-air venue, providing music fans with the opportunity to experience a unique series of concerts set against the stunning backdrop of Greenwich’s magnificent historic landscape.

The final headline act will be announced in due course.

Peter Taylor, Cuffe and Taylor:

“The inaugural Greenwich Music Time was a huge success and we’re delighted to announce that it will return in 2015. We have a long-term vision for the series and hope that we will be presenting world-class musicians and entertaining thousands of revellers at this incredible world heritage listed site in Greenwich for many years to come.”

Thursday 23rd July

Gipsy Kings

Friday 24th July

Ray Davies

Saturday 25th July

George Benson

Tickets go on general sale from Friday February 13th and are available from www.greenwichmusictime.co.uk or by calling 0844 499 9999.

Stars To Perform At Inaugural Greenwich Music Time

This August sees the launch of Greenwich Music Time, the first event of its kind ever to be hosted at the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) at the heart of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Taking place across this summer’s August Bank Holiday weekend, the event will feature a unique series of concerts which will transform this breathtaking riverside location into the ultimate open-air concert venue.

Running in association with the ORNC Foundation, Greenwich Music Time will present four nights of world class concerts featuring visionary electropop outfit Goldfrapp, who will perform songs from their illustrious back catalogue, as well as from 2013’s acclaimed Tales Of Us. A major coup for the festival, this will be the duo’s only London show of 2014. Multi-million-selling English tenor Russell Watson will headline on Friday 22nd backed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and featuring some very special guests, and drawing the festival to a close on Saturday 23rd is local boy Jools Holland, who brings his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra to Greenwich for a set that will feature special guest singers Marc Almond and Melanie C.

Alison Goldfrapp: “We can't wait to perform at the Greenwich Music Time Festival this summer. We'll be playing a selection of old and new songs in the stunning & beautiful grounds of the Old Royal Naval College. It’s our only London show this year so we look forward to seeing you there!”

In what is a truly stunning location, Greenwich Music Time’s stage will be situated in the heart of Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic twin-domed riverside masterpiece providing 5000 revellers a night with the opportunity to experience Greenwich’s unique historic landscape from an incredible perspective. With over 1.7 million annual visits, the ORNC is one of the most visited attractions in the UK and has provided the backdrop for countless movies including recent blockbusters Les Misérables, Skyfall and The King’s Speech.

The concert series will also showcase Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, with its students and recent graduates performing an opening set each night before the headline show. Based at the ORNC, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is the UK's only conservatoire of music and dance. Its innovative course provision, exciting performances and groundbreaking education, community and social inclusion work make Trinity Laban a leader in the advancement of elite and creative artistic practice.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson: "Greenwich Music Time will add to the unbeatable variety of great music events that London hosts throughout the year. Amidst the historic surroundings of the Old Royal Naval College, it promises to be a summertime treat and will be another reason to visit this increasingly exciting part of the capital. I am a passionate believer in high quality music education and opportunities for young musicians to play live, so I am delighted that Trinity Laban, who we are working with on one of our key education projects, are also involved."

Brendan McCarthy, CEO of the ORNC Foundation: “We are delighted to welcome the inaugural Greenwich Music Festival to the Old Royal Naval College this summer. Sir Christopher Wren’s architecture will provide a stunning backdrop for the concerts. We are particularly pleased that musicians from Trinity Laban, one of our site partners here at the ORNC, will be performing along with the great artists lined up for the Festival,” adds McCarthy. “It promises to be a fantastic four days of music.”

Set amongst one of the most important groups of historic buildings in London, and with a refreshingly eclectic programme, Greenwich Music Time is one of the most significant additions to the live music calendar for some time, providing music fans with a unique cultural experience while raising awareness and public support for the work started by the ORNC Foundation in 1997.

There is a priority booking period for local residents which will run from February 26th – 2nd March 2014. See www.greenwichmusictime/local for details. Tickets go on general sale from March 3rd 2014. An optional £2 donation to the ORNC Foundation will be applied to each ticket.

Tickets are available from www.greenwichmusictime.co.uk or by calling 0871 620 7069.

Greenwich Music Time Line-up:

Wednesday August 20th
TBC

Thursday August 21st
Goldfrapp

Friday August 22nd
Russell Watson and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with special guests

Saturday August 23rd
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with special guest stars Melanie C and Marc Almond