Tom Jones Opens The Henley Festival
The UK’s Most Magical Summer Party Begins!
- Headliners: Jools Holland, Alexandra Burke, Mica Paris, Blake, and ABBA Symphonic -
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Legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones opened this year’s Henley Festival last night [6 July] with a barnstorming performance from a floating stage on the River Thames to a sell-out crowd thronging the River Bank. [For pictures of Tom performing please contact the Press Office: Henleyfestival@kallaway.com / 020 7221 7883. Images can not be supplied to picture agencies].
The Henley Festival (6 – 10 July) is the UK's best summer party – a strictly black tie, magical event on the the banks of the River Thames. One of top luxury festivals in the summer season with over twenty acts from the world of jazz, opera, classical and theatre performing each night, the line up includes Tom Jones, Jools Holland, Alexandra Burke and Tasmin Little.
Festival-goers also enjoy world-class dining with legendary chefs Albert and Michel Roux Jr and Heston Blumenthal. Pop up galleries feature work by the father of modern sculpture, Auguste Rodin, monumental sculptures by Salvador Dali, new pieces by Pop-Art icon Sir Peter Blake, classics by 20th century painter John Piper and new works by local resident, Sir Rolf Harris.
The evening’s acts close with a dazzling firework display, with revellers then dancing the night away at the onsite Chinawhite Club or relaxing under the stars at one of the many venues on site.
The Henley Festival is not for profit. All proceeds go to support local charities and causes across the Thames Valley.
“This is a festival both for the connoisseur and the party goer. International performers combine with a jewel box of spectacular acts throughout the five days in a magical location on the banks of the Thames.” says Stewart Collins, Artistic Director
“There’s nothing like the Henley Festival. The beautiful setting and the intimate performances make it the best summer party you can imagine,” says Tom Jones.
Grab your last minute ticket from Henley Festival Box Office: 01491 843404 or book via www.henley-festival.co.uk.
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Guests arriving by boat for The Henley Festival that opens tonight with Tom Jones headlining are serenaded by musicians . The Henley Festival (6 - 10 July) is the UK's best summer party - strictly black tie, magical event on the the banks of the River Thames. Hundreds of boats fill the river to get a ringside seat for the evening’s music – performed from a floating stage.
One of top luxury festivals in the summer season with over twenty acts from the world of jazz, opera, classical and theatre performing each night, including Tom Jones, Jools Holland, Alexandra Burke and Tasmin Little.
Festival goers also enjoy world-class dining with legendary chefs Albert and Michel Roux Jr and Heston Blumenthal. Pop up galleries feature work by the father of modern sculpture Auguste Rodin, monumental sculptures by Salvador Dali, new pieces by Pop-Art icon Sir Peter Blake, classics by 20th century painter John Piper and Sir Rolf Harris, a local resident.
Henley Festival proceeds go to charity.
Musicians pictured are from Fifth Quadrant a classical quartet.
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NOTES FOR EDITORS
About the Henley Festival (6 – 10 July 2011 - www.henley-festival.co.uk)
Now in it’s 29th year, Henley Festival is an elegant five night, black tie event which takes place on three glorious acres overlooking the river Thames, in the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Arguably this is one of the most idyllic settings in the world, but only 90 minutes from the heart of London.
Sponsored by Invesco Perpetual, Westcoast, Lavazza Coffee, Goodhead and Courtiers, the Festival showcases some of the best loved artists and performers from the classical, jazz and contemporary music world, as well as talent drawn from the global cultural scene, from sculpture and street theatre acts to poetry and art.
The Henley Festival is not for profit. All proceeds go to support local charities and causes across the Thames Valley.
Opening times:
Wednesday 6 July: 6pm – midnight
Thursday 7 July: 6pm – midnight
Friday 8 July: 6pm – 1am
Saturday 9 July: 6pm – 1.30am
Sunday 10 July: 6.30pm – 11.30pm
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