Gary Barlow has been announced as Blenheim Palace’s latest headliner for the Woodstock site’s summer concert series.
The British singer-songwriter of Take That fame will be on stage at the Nocturne Live concert series, an annual event which returns to the stately home in June next year for its 10th anniversary.
The Take That singer joins the line up with Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft, Lightening Seeds and the Zutons among those already announced.
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Festival organiser Ciro Romano said: “After the incredible success of Nocturne Live this summer, we’re delighted that the series will be returning next year and couldn’t be happier with our first two headliners – Gary Barlow and Richard Ashcroft.
“Gary returns after a sold-out show in 2018 and we welcome Richard for the very first time.
“After 10 years of Nocturne concerts, it remains a privilege to work with the incredible Blenheim Palace team.
“I’m still always amazed at how perfect a music venue it is and watching these acts against the stunning backdrop of the palace and grounds is going to be a really special event. Keep a lookout for more announcements in the coming months.”
The singer enjoyed success on a huge world tour with his Take That bandmates over the past couple of years, This Life On Tour, where they played to the boyband’s massive fanbase around the world.
The album of the same name, This Life, released in 2023, scored one of Britain’s biggest boy bands of all time their 12th No.1 album in the UK.
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Mr Barlow has also enjoyed success in his solo career with six top 10 singles and three number one albums, and is known for his song writing with 14 number one singles to his name, performed by some of the biggest stars.
The concerts will see Blenheim Palace’s Great Court transform into an open-air music venue for five nights, with capacity for 10,000 guests.
Even Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher, enjoying a resurgence of popularity thanks to the band’s comeback tour, performed at the palace in 2018.
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Confirmed acts at this year’s concert includes Richard Ashcroft, frontman of alternative rock band The Verve and iconic 90s bans the Lighting Seeds and The Zutons.
Nocturne Live runs from Wednesday, June 18 – Sunday, June 22. Tickets for Gary Barlow start at £54 and go on sale at 9am on Friday, November 29.
Pre-sale is available to those signed up to the mailing list and begins at 9.30am on Wednesday, November 27. Find them at nocturnelive.com.
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