When
2nd July – 25th July 2008
Where
The Scoop, South Bank
More Music at The Scoop is a series of free open air concerts at London’s famous riverside amphitheatre. A line up of live acts will take to the stage at South Bank throughout the summer of 2008, presenting an eclectic mix of music in the sun.
World music at The ScoopMusic fans can expect a diverse range of musical styles at More Music, with everything from Latin, rock and pop to big band swing and RnB on the menu. The atmosphere at South Bank will be alive with the sounds of the summer in a vibrant series of free music concerts.
Live music in LondonSummer has arrived and Londoners can enjoy balmy days out at The Scoop with live music in the sun. A few famous faces will be among the line up alongside a selection of acclaimed performers and up and coming stars.
Free theatre at The ScoopIn addition to the live music programme The Scoop will be hosting a series of free theatre events in August, showcasing new revivals of classic stage productions. Theatre buffs can enjoy live theatre performances in a relaxed atmosphere, with a picnic and a bottle of something refreshing to go with. Days and times for the free theatre are yet to be confirmed.
The schedule for the More Music festival looks like this:
Wednesday 2nd JulyLunchtime: The Greg Heath Trio
Evening: Blue Red Blues
Thursday 3rd JulyLunchtime: Big River Collective
Evening: Los Desterrados
Friday 4th JulyLunchtime: MT Hedz
Evening: Light of the World
Wednesday 9th JulyLunchtime: Salsa workshop
Evening: Salsa demonstration
Thursday 10th JulyLunchtime: Calypso and Mento music and dance workshop
Evening: Plantation blues and Caribbean folk music
Friday 11th JulyLunchtime: We Used to Make Things Happen
Evening: Allstars Collective featuring Special Guests
Wednesday 16th JulyLunchtime: Respect Music bands
Evening: Respect Music bands
Thursday 17th JulyLunchtime: RDA
Evening: Speedometer
Friday 18th JulyLunchtime: Montana Four
Evening: AllStars Collective featuring Special Guests
Wednesday 23rd JulyLunchtime: Ockhams Raiser
Evening: Imedla May
Thursday 24th JulyLunchtime: Cristina Gestido
Evening: Nicky Prince
Friday 25th JulyLunchtime: Jimmie Bone
Evening: AllStars Collective featuring Special Guests
More Music at The Scoop takes from Wednesday 2nd July – Friday 25th July 2008, with performances each Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm and 6:30pm. The Scoop is located along South Bank between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.The Scoop events are free to attend.Other London eventsSummer Opening at Buckingham PalaceBig Dance LondonLondon Mela 2008Marble Hill Picnic ConcertsTrafalgar Square FestivalNotting Hill Sound SystemsNotting Hill Carnival Childrens DayNotting Hill CarnivalEaling Blues FestivalEaling Global FestivalEaling Opera in the ParkSummer Series TicketsKenwood House Concert TicketsSummer Swing at Kew TicketsFree Summer Festivals in LondonSummer Music Festival Tickets