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Events at Holkham Hall
Concerts in the Park
A unique line up of chart topping acts in the music world and a legendary rock band are announced for Holkham's open air concerts this year.
On the first night, Friday 31st August, chart topping Girl's Aloud will be joined by Shane Ward and Jamelia with full support acts.
Girls Aloud hit the number one slot in the charts with their duet with the Sugababes, 'Walk this Way' produced for Comic Relief. The all-girl group shot to fame in 2002 and has a record for Top 10 and Top 5 singles which is unmatched by any other girl group including the Spice Girls.
Irish heart-throb Shayne Ward won the X Factor after a reputed 10.8 million vote in the final. His latest album is due to be released soon.
Singer songwriter Jamelia has made a big comeback after a two year absence to have and bring up her second daughter and her latest album is said to be her best to date. She released her new single 'No More' just last week.
On the second night, Saturday 1st September, the crowds will have the chance to rock the night away with the legendary rock band Status Quo.
Status Quo holds the record for having more hit singles than any other international or British band in history. The band was listed by the UK Festival Awards as Best Festival Feel Good Act so they are expected to have the audience on their feet and the band is well known for its 'rock 'til you drop' performances around the country.
Both evenings will end with a spectacular firework display which will light up the North Norfolk skies and be reflected in the lake alongside Holkham Hall.
This is the second year that the Viscount Coke has opened the gates of the Palladian family home near Wells-next-the-Sea. It follows the success of the last year's concerts when a very different line up attracted the crowds with international opera star José Carreras and rhythm and blues king, Jools Holland. Lord Coke said: "We are thrilled to have such high profile names coming to Holkham this year. It is a very different line up to last year but we believe the contrast of the two evenings will appeal to a wide range of people and ages. The house provides a great backdrop and the park a natural amphitheatre so this all adds to the atmosphere and a great night out whether you picnic in style or purely come to rock the night away."
Details of future concerts will be announced when available.
Events at Holkham Hall
A unique line up of chart topping acts in the music world and a legendary rock band are announced for Holkham's open air concerts this year.
On the first night, Friday 31st August, chart topping Girl's Aloud will be joined by Shane Ward and Jamelia with full support acts.
Girls Aloud hit the number one slot in the charts with their duet with the Sugababes, 'Walk this Way' produced for Comic Relief. The all-girl group shot to fame in 2002 and has a record for Top 10 and Top 5 singles which is unmatched by any other girl group including the Spice Girls.
Irish heart-throb Shayne Ward won the X Factor after a reputed 10.8 million vote in the final. His latest album is due to be released soon.
Singer songwriter Jamelia has made a big comeback after a two year absence to have and bring up her second daughter and her latest album is said to be her best to date. She released her new single 'No More' just last week.
On the second night, Saturday 1st September, the crowds will have the chance to rock the night away with the legendary rock band Status Quo.
Status Quo holds the record for having more hit singles than any other international or British band in history. The band was listed by the UK Festival Awards as Best Festival Feel Good Act so they are expected to have the audience on their feet and the band is well known for its 'rock 'til you drop' performances around the country.
Both evenings will end with a spectacular firework display which will light up the North Norfolk skies and be reflected in the lake alongside Holkham Hall.
This is the second year that the Viscount Coke has opened the gates of the Palladian family home near Wells-next-the-Sea. It follows the success of the last year's concerts when a very different line up attracted the crowds with international opera star José Carreras and rhythm and blues king, Jools Holland. Lord Coke said: "We are thrilled to have such high profile names coming to Holkham this year. It is a very different line up to last year but we believe the contrast of the two evenings will appeal to a wide range of people and ages. The house provides a great backdrop and the park a natural amphitheatre so this all adds to the atmosphere and a great night out whether you picnic in style or purely come to rock the night away."
Details of future concerts will be announced when available.
Events at Holkham Hall