King’s Cross Summer Sounds, for 11 days (13th Aug - 23rd Aug), brings together music, culture and community in the heart of King’s Cross. Featuring a diverse lineup of live performances from local and emerging artists, this milestone event offers a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive experience for all.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fonda - is the Jazz-Pop love child of Dom Walker and Molly Graham. Filled with camp energy, glamour and style; Fonda don't just bring the party, they're the host with the most.

Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a breathtaking 5 piece performance.

Pons Aelius are a six-piece progressive instrumental folk band from Newcastle upon Tyne, known for their rich acoustic sound, bold arrangements and explosive live energy. Fusing tradition with innovation, they have toured extensively across the UK and Europe, appearing at festivals including Celtic Connections, Towersey and Priddy.

Motown Gospel Choir - Bringing the timeless sounds of Motown to life, this show is packed with legendary hits, from Dancing in the Street to I Want You Back, guaranteed to keep you dancing All Night Long!

Chaps Choir - is a large male singing gang from London; say goodbye to the male voice choir most would recognise. The group has been sharing its joy-inducing, heart-string pulling repertoire to audiences since 2013. Prepare for pop re-hashes, snowy hunting calls, self-aware pirates and, well, lots of men singing …

Soul Choirs - is a professionally run, inclusive Community Choir operating across South East London and Kent. We operate a fun packed singing and social calendar. Upbeat songs, easy to learn, no auditions and new members always welcome! Our sessions are high-energy, fun and filled with laughter as we learn a carefully curated playlist.