Swing into Summer with the Kings Place Jazz Orchestra - a handpicked, project-based ensemble, made up of the UK’s finest jazz and big band musicians, alongside rising-star young artists. Kings Place Jazz Orchestra is more than a new resident ensemble, it’s a bold statement of artistic ambition.

Kings Place Open rehearsal - This is a chance to get an early glimpse of KPJO, a handpicked project-based ensemble bringing together some of the UK’s finest jazz and big band musicians alongside rising-star young artists.

Dyan Tai - Self-described Gaysian Empress of Sydney, Dyan Tai (they/them) makes electronic hyperpop music fused with Beijing opera, Southeast Asian soundscapes and Y2k Poppunk nostalgia.

Kimmy Beatbox (Host) - (they/them) is one of the UK’s top beatboxers, reaching the semi-finals of the UK Beatbox Championships 2019 whilst being the first person who isn’t male to get that far in the competition for over 10 years.

Thandi Phoenix - London-based South African-Australian, Thandi Phoenix, is a versatile and innovative artist who consistently pushes the boundaries of her sound and self-expression.

Arno Sacco - a Belgian-born artist of Caribbean heritage whose rich, emotive voice and intimate songwriting have quickly made him a rising figure within the new wave of European R&B.

Bessi - (They/Them) is a London-based jazz & soul artist, known for their lyricism, that swims between tenderness & fast pace, warm vocals & arrangements that feel like coming home or exploring somewhere entirely new.

Toby Corton (Host) - Sounds Queer founder, Toby Corton, is the cash you dreamt of finding, rolled up, in the inside pocket of a favourite jacket.

Yshee Black (Host) - (pronounced whYSHEE BLACK) is known for curating and hosting her own lip-sync competition in her home city of Birmingham, aptly named The Church of Yshee from 2017-2022.

The Scorpios - are a band originally from Sudan that melds Arabic rhythms and guitar chops (and a kind of swooning cyclical ecstasy) with a raw Eastern funk feel, properly dismantling cultural barriers in pursuit of a unifying rhythmic bliss

JAWARI - is a multi-disciplinary collective that navigates a diverse musical landscape, citing inspiration from a variety of genres

Musical Dialogues of the East - is a rich cross-cultural concert experience that brings together outstanding musicians and vocalists from across South Asia and the Middle East for an evening of melody, rhythm, and improvisation.

Tomorrow’s Warriors Big Band with ESKA - The Tomorrow’s Warriors Big Band development ensemble features 16 young musicians aged 14-25 years old and is mentored by TW alumnus, trumpeter, composer, and band-leader Axel Kaner-Lidstrom.

Nu Establishment with Gary Crosby and Zara McFarlane - Nu Establishment will be joined by Tomorrow's Warriors Co-Founder, Artistic Director, and bassist Gary Crosby - the man behind the legendary Jazz Jamaica – as they serve up an infectious mix of ska, calypso, mento, and Blue Beat with an impulsive jazz influence.

Tomorrow’s Warriors Youth Ensemble with Denys Baptiste - Tomorrow's Warriors Youth Ensemble, a band punching well above their weight - a unique sextet aged 15-19, the band boasts exceptional talent.

CAGED - is a powerful Afro-Contemporary dance theatre show, where 4 amazing performers leap, swing from, and battle with a striking white, 3 metre high birdcage.

Ankora - These eight incredible young musicians met through Tomorrow’s Warriors and were selected perform in the all-female Tomorrow’s Warriors Frontline ensemble, under the direction and tutelage of drummer, composer, and educator Romarna Campbell.

Tomorrow’s Warriors Junior Band with Binker Golding - A Tomorrow’s Warriors alum, MOBO winning saxophonist Binker Golding will be joining Tomorrow's Warriors Junior Band

SONGS OF LOVE AND ECSTASY - Always a favourite event in King's Cross Summer Sounds, this year's internationally-renowned young opera singers are a force to be reckoned with.

Little Granddad - Americana-indie with a twist: shades of The Band and the 90s alt-country greats, shot through with power-pop urgency. Four-part harmonies, brass bursts, and songs that flip from half-time to double-time.

Len Blake - With honeyed vocals and storytelling that feels specific yet entirely relatable, Len Blake builds worlds full of character with her music.

Smashing and selling out venues worldwide, The Molotovs have become one of the UK’s hottest young bands. Sharp, punchy anthems delivered with highly charged stagecraft that leaves absolutely nothing in the dressing room and resonates with an eclectic audience of those in the know.

Ashaine White - strives to embody “alternative” in its truest form. Ignoring trends and limiting expectations in favour of artistic honesty and freedom. “I want my music to represent me being myself,” she says, a statement that underpins her identity as a young Black woman challenging genre, image, and industry norms.

Jack Kaye - It’s been six years since Jack Kaye last released music with his band, The Magic Gang. The group went their separate ways at the height of their powers, with two top twenty albums, countless international festivals and a sold out Camden Roundhouse under their belts.

St Osyth Summer Sounds: Music & Food Festival, your new destination for world-class performances, family-friendly fun and mouth-watering culinary delights.

Walk of the Dandelion is a heartwarming project that aims to spread joy and foster connection among people of all ages. Beautifully crafted 8-foot puppet Daniel, an ethereal, ancient man of the earth, walks with audiences, sharing moments of delight, contemplation, and fun.

In the rockpools of a town called Crabbiton lives a little crab. Although SMALL in stature, he had a BIG curiosity and loved watching the humans who lived near the shore. But, over time, he became worried about the impact they were having on his watery home.

Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills St Osyth Summer Sounds with light, colour, and calm. Tickets (£3.50) are required to enter.

Brass Rascals at St Osyth Summer Sounds - (AKA Brasscals) are a band composed of session musicians that tour with different artists and play in the London and UK music scene.

Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills St Osyth Summer Sounds with light, colour, and calm. Tickets (£3.50) are required to enter.