The Picnic Concert series at Kenwood House

English Heritage and IMG have announced the return of the Picnic Concert series at Kenwood House from June 28, 2008, as well as the 2008 Picnic Concert series at Audley End, which commences on July 12. Kenwood has been a unique fixture in the London summer concert calendar for over 55 years. In 2007 a decision was made to cancel the event due to a change in licensing conditions that meant the concerts were no longer financially viable.

For the past year, English Heritage and concert organisers IMG have worked closely with local residents, a range of stakeholder groups and with Camden Council to find a mutually acceptable solution. A new scheme for the concerts has been developed, and was granted a license on 21 February 08. The concert programme is subject to planning permission being granted by Camden Council in April.

Kenwood House Picnic Concerts 08 kicks off with a Californian vibe on Saturday 28 June with a special performance from Brian Wilson and his band, treating guests to some of the Beach Boys’ greatest hits as well as tracks from his latest solo album Getting in over my Head. In July Rufus Wainwright performs an exclusive acoustic set, one of only two UK appearances this year, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform the Summer Prom and singing legend Omara Portuondo performs with Buena Vista Social Club.

In August, Michael Ball, currently wowing audiences with his Olivier-winning performance in the critically acclaimed Hairspray, and Lesley Garrett, Britain’s most popular soprano, perform together, followed by Canadian jazz singer Diana Krall. Katherine Jenkins hosts The Last Night of the Proms, with special guests Blake and a firework grand finale on Saturday 23 August.

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