Boy George kicks off festivities at West Berkshire music weekend
THE Heritage Live Concert Series comes to Englefield this weekend.
Set in the grounds with the stunning backdrop of Englefield House, on Saturday Boy George and Culture Club play the opening show.
Their ‘very special guests’ will be Lulu, Kim Wilde and Gabrielle. Gates open at 4pm, with DJ Fat Tony getting the party started.
Since their inception in 1981, Culture Club have sold more than 150 million records worldwide, recognised as a Grammy Award winning UK institution with a stream of classic hits including; Do You Really Want to Hurt Me, Karma Chameleon, Church Of The Poison Mind, Victims, It’s A Miracle and The War Song.
The group are fronted by singer/songwriter Boy George, universally loved as one of music’s most iconic artists who performs alongside original Culture Club members Roy Hay and Mikey Craig.
As the first multi-racial band with an openly gay front man, Culture Club set many records and established themselves as icons of British musical history and popular culture.
On Sunday, The Last Night of the Heritage Proms with Russell Watson will feature the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and ‘very special guests’ The NHS Choir. Watson will perform songs from across his 25-year career, from much loved standards such as Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Swing Low, through to affirming and uplifting showstoppers including You Raise Me Up and Bring Him Home, alongside a Phantom Of The Opera medley.
£1 from every ticket sold for the event will be donated towards the NHS Charities Together, the collective representing, supporting and championing the work of the NHS’ official charities.
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And on Monday, between 4pm and 10.30pm Flackstock: A Celebration of Caroline Flack’s Life with comedy, dance and music. It is raising awareness of mental health issues and funds for mental health charities close to Caroline’s heart. This intimate day festival to celebrate her life will raise critical funds for mental health charities.
