THE FLOATING STAGE

With a career spanning four decades and over 100M album sales worldwide, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer and Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart is among the most respected and accomplished talents in popular music history. Stewart co-wrote and produced each Eurythmics album in his world-famous duo with Annie Lennox.

He has also produced albums and co-written songs with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Gwen Stefani, Damian Marley, Stevie Nicks, Daryl Hall, Bryan Ferry, A.R. Rahman, Katy Perry, Sinead O’Connor, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Joss Stone, and many others. Recently, Stewart and Stone penned the new musical, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” opening at The Apollo Theatre in London’s West End October 2023.

In 2022 Dave Stewart released Ebony McQueen, one of his most ambitious and autobiographical works of his remarkable life and landmark career; an exhilarating, original, semi-autobiographical musical fable about music and young manhood, finding hard-earned wisdom and true love with the girl next door. The acclaimed album was released last year and work on the film is due to begin shortly. In addition, he has recently completed a unique music short film titled “Who To Love,” a collaboration between himself, Italian artists Mokadelic and acclaimed actress Greta Scarano, set to premiere at Rome Festival in October 2023.

JAZZ in the Paradiso Spiegel Tent

Local artist Rebecca Poole is a highly acclaimed singer songwriter, previously performing under the artist name ‘Purdy’. Rebecca has supported Jools Holland on tour including knock out performances at The Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium where she sang her self penned Remembrance song ‘This is the Song’ with the Central Band of the Royal Airforce. Rebecca has shared the stage with Jamie Cullum, Lana Del Rey, Simply Red and Mick Jagger.

Her unique dulcet tones landed her a part in the hit Netflix series The Crown, singing ‘Can’t take my eyes off you’. Her latest album ‘Dreamers Ball’ has garnered impressive reviews including Record of the Week on both BBC Sounds and Jazz Fm.

Rebecca is best known to Henley for her Purdy’s Pop Up Jazz Club, infectiously playful character, deep velvet vocals and choice variety of feel good swing and moody blues.

WORLD & FOLK in the Bedouin Tent

NATALIE GRAY is a singer/songwriter originally from Reading. Described as if The 1975 had a baby with Madonna circa 1990, Natalie is making a name for herself in the Synth and commercial Pop world.

Natalie was featured on Billy Da Kid’s debut single “Get What You Give” remixed by Joel Corry signed to New State Music, as well as the vocalist for Charlie Hedges’ and Eddie Craig’s single “You’re No Good For Me” signed to Spinnin’ Records and most recently the vocalist on “Don’t Walk Away” by Damian Harrison which has just hit over 20 million Spotify streams. 

Festival favourites Horses On The Beach’s music moves seamlessly from catchy in-your-face choruses to intimate, quieter moments, and their diverse setlists includes everything from Latin and Balkan Jazz to Hip Hop, Ska and Reggae. Living under the same roof in Bristol, it’s no surprise that their energetic stage presence emanates connection, palpable chemistry and effortless friendship. The lead vocals emanate ‘Ska Hayley Williams’, the brass section talk power, soul and a touch of giddy energy, while the bass and drums sing along to every song with a bop in their steps.

AWARD-WINNING COMEDY in the Paradiso

The multi-award-deserving flâneur, raconteur and bon-viveur Marcel Lucont returns to Henley with his trademark deadpan French wit, wry observations and world-class erotic poetry.

As seen on Comedy Central at The Comedy Store, Sky Atlantic’s Set List, BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and BBC3’s Live At The Electric, Marcel has toured the world to much critical acclaim, catch the Gallic Symbol while you can.

“Excellently dry… superb” – The Times

“Fresh, accessible and hilarious” – The Guardian

“Superb stuff… his elegant, sardonic turns of phrase are an utter joy” – Time Out

RISE EMERGING TALENT STAGE

Oleksandr Balabanov aka The Multiverse, is a young Ukrainian artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist currently based in London. The 17-year old’s heart lives in Soul, R&B and Jazz, with the love of bonding these styles with his experiences and culture. Oleksandr has been doing music since very young, travelled the world, represented Ukraine at Junior Eurovision. And here in London, having moved after the beginning of the war in his home, is launching the new stage of his music project with “Am I Current Enough?” EP.

Immy is an 19 year old musician, currently based in Bristol. She has grown up amongst a family of singers/musicians and has been in various choirs when growing up.

Her music would be described as Funky Jazz. But more recently she has taken influence from more electric sounds and has been writing Jazz inspired Dance music. She has grown up listening to lots of Jazz, with artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis and Julie London. Immy has been extremely inspired by their music and has taken the inspiration further into her own songs.

FESTIVAL FOR FOOD LOVERS

From fine dining to street food, Henley is the Festival for food lovers with a raft of pop-up bars and restaurants adorning the riverside. Table dining is available at The Riverside Restaurant, the Riverside Kitchen, The Terrace Restaurant and new for 2024 award winning and renowned gastro pub The Bottle & Glass in Binfield Heath will be curating the water fronted The Henley Festival Bistro Garden.

Picnic Hampers are available from Pavilion foods in Henley for those wishing to start the evening off with a touch of ‘car park’ dining made easy.

VISUAL ARTS SHOWCASE

Henley Festival is known for bringing visual art to the forefront of the festival scene with innovative installations curated by some of the UK’s most talented artists, photographers and galleries.

This year’s programme will bring fine art, ceramics, sculptures, photography, prints and paintings to the banks of the Thames, with a raft of stunning work adorning the Festival’s Galleries and Sculpture Garden.

Exhibitors include Haut de Gamme, Punchbowl Gallery, The Barker Gallery, Panter & Hall and world-renowned artists Tommy Gurr and Nina Brooke.

PURE HEAVEN

Two of clubbing’s best known brands have joined forces to present PURE HEAVEN exclusively for the Henley Festival. Tris Levitate is a captivating force within London’s Club scene.

Followed by award-winning DJ and champion for RnB music worldwide, Trevor Nelson, a household name across the UK. As a radio broadcaster he currently spans two of the BBC’s most popular music networks. For BBC Radio 2 Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation is live four nights a week, Monday to Thursday (10pm- Midnight) and for BBC Radio 1Xtra Trevor Goes Old Skool airs every Sunday (11am-1pm.)

SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS

Each iconic evening at Henley Festival is brought to a jaw dropping conclusion with spectacular firework displays exclusively designed by the passionate pyrotechnic professionals at Titanium Fireworks, the team behind some of the UK’s biggest firework shows in the last decade, from The Mayor of London New Year’s Eve celebrations, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, Liverpool River of Light, Hull 2017 City of Culture, England 2015 Rugby World Cup, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to the London 2012 Olympics.

Tickets: from £80

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