James Blake to headline Solstice At Wasing 2025

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James Blake has been announced as a headliner for Solstice At Wasing 2025 – find all the details below.The singer-songwriter and producer is due to top the bill at the three-day event on Saturday June 21.

He’ll deliver an “intimate piano show” at The Woodland venue on the Wasing Estate, Berkshire.Andrew Perkins, CEO of Wasing Estate, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have James Blake perform at Solstice At Wasing, joining an incredible bill with Anoushka Shankar and many others.“Here at Wasing, we are all about creating a real connection between artists, audiences and the natural world and we’re delighted to work with artists who share our ethos.”A description reads: “For one magical weekend, Wasing invites concertgoers to come together to mark the Summer solstice, which takes place on the same day everywhere on the planet [June 21], connecting everyone in a truly global moment.“Set on Wasing Estate, The Woodland is a stunning enclave right in the heart of the countryside.

A unique and mindful space; this is a truly transportive venue to see defining live acts, fully immersed in nature.”Solstice At Wasing has expanded to a full weekend festival this year.

Other acts on the line-up include the aforementioned British-American sitar player and musician Anoushka Shankar, who will headline the Fireside Sessions on the Friday night (June 20).“For those seeking a free-spirited experience, the Fireside Sessions takes place as an evening concert by the Sacred Glade fire on the estate, giving a moment to connect with nature and the solstice vibes under the stars,” organisers said.“The following morning a guided Sunrise Ceremony will take place at dawn to welcome the new sun.”Elsewhere on the bill are the likes of Salif Keita,.