Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Stage announced for OnBlackheath festival

OnBlackheath 2015

Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th September 2015
Blackheath Common, Shooters Hill Rd, Blackheath, Greater London, SE3 0TY, England MAP
£89 for the weekend

Daily capacity: 15,000

The line-up for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Stage has been announced for OnBlackheath festival which is now in it's second year, and returns to London's Blackheath Common on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2015.

The line-up will features Seun Kuti, Eska, Owiny Sigoma Band Soundsystem, Clap! Clap! , Stuff, Jordan Rakei, Lefto, and Throwing Shade who join the previously announced Gilles Peterson on the Sunday of the festival.

Also, confirmed for the Sunday of the festival is a special performance from the cast of Sunny Afternoon, the hit West End musical that tells the story of The Kinks. With music, lyrics,and original story by Ray Davies himself, and a script by acclaimed playwright Joe Penhall. The cast from the show will be hitting the main stage at the festival and will perform hits including Waterloo Sunset, You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion and Lola.

Headliners Elbow, and Madness, plus Manic Street Preachers, Kelis, Anna Calvi, Laura Mvula, Temples, 808 State, Stealing Sheep, Eaves, Hooton Tennis Club, Drinks (Cate Le Bon & Tim Presley), Heavenly Records DJs, and The Meantime Sessions Stage has also been announced and will feature acts including The Rude Vandals, and The Chris Holland Band. plus Dynamo presents 'The House of Mystery'.

For the line-up details as available see the OnBlackheath line-up page.

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Tickets are priced at £89 for an adult 2-day weekend ticket, and £49 for a child (aged 13-16 years) 2-day weekend ticket, with children aged 12 years and under able to attend for free. An adult day ticket for Saturday is priced at £54.50, and under 16s day ticket is priced at £35. An adult day ticket for Sunday is priced at £45, and under 16s day ticket is priced at £29. Kids under 12 are FREE on either day.

As well as the music line-up, OnBlackheath offers chefs who will not only be creating dishes with their preferred local produce on the Food Stage, but will also appear in the ‘Chef Club&rsquo. During the chef’s hour takeover in the Club, guests will have the oppurtunity to enjoy two dishes and accompanying drink showcasing each chef’s style and ethos. Plus attractions including a silent disco, street & fringe theatre, street food, Farmers Market, mixology demonstrations and drinks from local brewers. The festival will also offer interactive fun, games, workshops, entertainment and activities for kids (and adults) of all ages at the festival.

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