Edinburgh Summer Sessions has announced eighties soul stars Simply Red are to join the line-up alongside Tom Jones, Travis and Lionel Ritchie which will take place in August 2022 for the first time in two years due to covid-19.
The popular music festival held every summer in the capital was previously rescheduled due to covid-19 but is looking forward to coming back with a bang and have now announced the addition of Simply Red to the incredible festival line-up that takes place between 7th and 14th August 2022 within the stunning setting of Princes Street Gardens.
The lush Princes Street Gardens provide a serene and stunning backdrop to enjoy some world class musicians in the Scottish sunshine, original tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates where a refund has not been issued but not to worry you can still purchase tickets for the impressive line-up now.
Singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall was described by Q magazine as having “the most prodigious voice this side of Motown” and there is no denying the emotion he conveys in his captivating performances and next summer, the band bring their amazing live show and incredible catalogue of hits to the capital, where Edinburgh Castle will provide a stunning backdrop to an unforgettable night under the ‘Stars’.
The 2020 and 2021 Summer Sessions were cancelled due to ongoing Scottish Government covid-19 restrictions so it will be the first time in two years that artists can return to the capital stage for the brilliant summer event.
The revised festival line up is as follows:
Lionel Ritchie - August 7th August 2022
Michael Kiwanuka - 8th August 2022
Simply Red – 9th August 2022
Tom Jones – 10th and 11th August 2022
Simple Minds - 12th August 2022
Travis - 14th August 2022
The pre-sale takes place on Thursday November 25 at 9am and is exclusively available to those who have signed up online with general on-sale is Friday November 26 at 9am. Tickets are available at:
WWW.SMMRSESSIONS.COM/EDINBURGH
Previous years saw Florence + The Machine, Primal Scream, CHVRCHES, James, Courteeners and Madness take to the capital for Summer Sessions.
