Summer Series acts announced

news: Tuesday 17th April 2007

The line-up for this year's open air concerts at London's Somerset House, known as the Summer Series, have now been announced.

The event will run from Thursday 12th to Saturday 21st July. Acts confirmed include Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Kasabian, Mogwai and Bert Jansch, who will be performing with guests Beth Orton and Bernard Butler.

Raye Cosbert, Summer Series programmer comments: "The courtyard at Somerset House has shown itself to be one of the best venues in the country for live music of all persuasions. It seems to bring out the best in every artist that plays there. This year’s promises to be very special."

Full list of Summer Series dates:

Thursday 12 July: Mogwai [in surround sound] £22.50
Friday 13 July: Kasabian £25
Saturday 14th July: Bert Jansch with Beth Orton and Bernard Butler £22.50
Sunday 15th July: Guillemots £25
Monday 16th July: Lily Allen £22.50
Tuesday 17th July: Mika £23.50
Wednesday 18th July: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club £22.50
Thursday 19th July: The Roots £25
Friday 20th July: Amy Winehouse £22.50
Saturday 21st July: Hot Chip £22.50

Support acts are to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets go on sale from 10am on Thursday 19th April.

article by: Scott Johnson

published: 17/04/2007 15:43