Summer Sounds at Kew Gardens – Kew The Music Returns 8-13 July 2025
Kew the Music is a week-long festival of summer concerts set within the stunning grounds of Kew Gardens, offering the perfect evening out for all generations of music lovers. Headliners for the 2025 edition include UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical, and Nicolas Reyes, the voice of Gipsy Kings.
More acts to be announced.
10July 2025: UB40 ft. Ali Campbell
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have sold over 70 million records worldwide, including over 50 hits in the UK Singles Charts alone, all propelled by one of the greatest voices in UK music, let alone Reggae, Ali Campbell.
With accolades including an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, alongside Grammy and BRIT Award nominations, as well as a recent induction into the Music Walk of Fame on Camden High Street; Ali has been recognised for his incredible mark on bringing Reggae music to the masses.
For over 45 years the band’s ubiquitous hits such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, and of course, ‘Red Red Wine’ have resonated worldwide, with audiences in all corners of the globe clamouring to see them live.
Plus, special guest Pato Banton and more.
11 July 2025: DJ Spoony Garage Classics
One of the pioneers of UK garage, DJ Spoony, together with acclaimed composer and conductor Katie Chatburn and the renowned Ignition Orchestra, has transformed Garage Classical into a major force in the live orchestral world. Their performances have captivated audiences at some of the UK’s most iconic venues.
They’ve also released a dynamic studio album through RCA/Sony, featuring artists such as Lily Allen, Sugababes, and more, and have twice sold out the Royal Albert Hall.
Their show at Kew The Music will include special guests Daniel Bedingfield, So Solid Crew, Heartless Crew, with more to be announced.
13 July 2025: Nicolas Reyes the voice of Gipsy Kings
Gipsy King’s mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa has fused with popular culture, with the band having played some of the world’s greatest stages, from the Hollywood Bowl to Royal Albert Hall.
Their self-titled debut album—a record that became a genuine phenomenon, certified gold and platinum around the globe, introducing millions of listeners to a unique, irresistible blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms. Since then, the band has toured virtually non-stop, to the farthest-flung corners of the planet, and sold almost twenty million albums, all the while retaining the same line-up of virtuoso musicians.
Their rendition of ‘Hotel California’ was included in the film The Big Lebowski and the HBO series Entourage, with the 2010 film Toy Story 3 featured a Gipsy Kings version of the movie’s popular, Randy Newman-penned theme, ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’.
Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for Kew The Music 2025 are available now. With more acts to be announced, don’t miss the chance to secure your spot for a week of world-class music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories in the breathtaking setting of Kew Gardens.
