Support Acts Announced For Somerset House Series 2012
Monday, 28 May 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
This year’s installment of Summer Series at Somerset House already boasts an impressive roll-call of musical talent from across the spectrum – ranging from the smooth soul of Jill Scott to the exquisite melancholia of Tindersticks, the floor rattling dubstep of breakthrough superstar Katy B and even Charlotte Gainsbourg’s only UK show this year.
Now comes another dazzling level of talent, with the announcement of the support acts this year. On July 8th, Katy B hits the stage with the white-hot rapper Devlin, who broke through from the grime underground and into the charts with hits like
Meanwhile, July 11th will see Temper Trap supported by a host of the hottest emergent talent with rapidly ascendant art rockers Alt-J and Chet Faker. On July 12th Canadian chanteuse Cold Specks, whose debut LP 'I Predict a Graceful Expulsion' won her critical plaudits upon its release this month, will support Anna Calvi and July 13th The Enemy (who just recently entered the top 5 with their new LP) will see anthemic Stoke newcomers All The Young playing as well. Acclaimed folk pop singer Emmy The Great will support Tindersticks on July 15th, Norwegian superstar Susanne Sundford will appear before M83 take to the stage on July 16th, and Afrotronic pop star in waiting Seye will support Paloma Faith’s first date on July 17th.
Somerset House has effortlessly established itself as a much-loved destination for live music in London. In previous years, sell out crowds have seen performances from Adele, Amy Winehouse, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Doves, Erykah Badu, Florence + The Machine, Gil Scott-Heron, Goldfrapp, Grace Jones, Hot Chip, Justice, Lily Allen, Mogwai, Orbital, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant, Sigur Ros, Professor Green, My Morning Jacket, The Prodigy and The xx, amongst others.
For further information on Summer Series 2012 and to be kept informed about events at Somerset House, please visit www.somersethouse.org.uk.
July 7th - Tim Minchin
July 8th - Katy B (with Devlin And What Next)
July 9th - Jill Scott
July 10th - Jill Scott
July 11th - The Temper Trap (with Alt-J, Chet Faker)
July 12th - Anna Calvi (with Cold Specks)
July 13th - The Enemy (with All The Young)
July 14th - Dj Abrantee Presents Afrobeats Featuring Olu Maintain, Cabo Snoop, Atumpan, May7ven And Vibe Squad
July 15th - Tindersticks (with Emmy The Great)
July 16th - M83 (with Susanne Sundfor)
July 17th - Paloma Faith (with Seye)
July 18th - Paloma Faith
July 19th - Charlotte Gainsbourg With Connan Mockasin
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