Henley Festival has revealed its line-up for 2024, featuring five nights of world-class music, comedy, dining, dancing and magical moments from Wednesday 10 July to Sunday 14 July, with headliners including Nicole Scherzinger, Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook, Gladys Knight, Rylan, Nigel Kennedy, Sam Ryder and much more. Comedians include Dara O Briain, Sara Pascoe, Angela Barnes, Marcel Lucont and Mark Watson.
The UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – an unmissable experience set on the beautiful riverside in Henley-on-Thames – invites Festival goers to be part of something truly amazing: a world-class music programme of pop, world, classical, folk and jazz set alongside stellar comedy, stunning art galleries and sculpture installations, as well as gourmet dining, dancing and jaw-dropping fireworks.
Founded as a charity more than 40 years ago, Henley Festival’s mission is to support the next generation of talent. This year’s Henley Festival RISE line-up will once again give a platform for young musicians, comedians and visual artists to take their first steps on stage, as well offering opportunities for young people aspiring to work behind the scenes.
“RISE is rapidly becoming the beating heart of Henley Festival and is at the core of everything we do. We’re delighted to be able to expand our RISE programme in 2024 to provide more paid opportunities for young emerging talent to perform, exhibit or complete work placements.” Jo Bausor, CEO of Henley Festival
New for this year, Henley Festival has presented the inaugural Westcoast RISING Star Award – celebrating outstanding achievement and great potential – to singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist KATYA, known for her refreshingly personal solo performances where she combines her soulful vocals and layered guitar with electronic beats, jazz overtones and atmospheric soundscapes. KATYA’s debut single, 'I'll Take Your Number', was released the day before her performance on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury, and garnered national and international radio support with spins on BBC Radio 1 and on Germany’s Deutschlandfunk Kultur.
“I’m really grateful to have been chosen to receive Westcoast’s Rising Star award. It means so much to be acknowledged for my music and the work I continue to put in to further my career, particularly as an independent artist. RISE at Henley Festival is such an important initiative, and the support it provides up-and-coming creatives like myself is invaluable.” KATYA, inaugural recipient of the Westcoast Rising Star Award
‘We are delighted to continue our ongoing support to Henley Festival's RISE programme, acknowledging the vital role it plays in championing emerging musicians during challenging times for grassroots music. It is with huge excitement that we announce the inauguration of this year's Westcoast Rising Star Award, presented to the exceptionally talented Katya. This award underscores our commitment to nurturing and celebrating the bright future of artists who contribute significantly to the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.’ Jess Tyley, Marketing Director, Westcoast
HENLEY FESTIVAL 2024: FULL LINE-UP
FLOATING STAGE HEADLINERS
NICOLE SCHERZINGER | | GLADYS KNIGHT
DAVE STEWART’S EURYTHMICS SONGBOOK
HOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR | MINISTRY OF SOUND IBIZA ANTHEMS WITH ELLIE SAX
And on Sunday… NIGEL KENNEDY| SAM RYDER
LATE NIGHT in The Club
RYLAN! | THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
COMEDY at the Paradiso & Riverside
MARK WATSON | ANGELA BARNES | DARA Ó BRIAIN | SARA PASCOE | FLO & JOAN | MARCEL LUCONT
RISE by Henley Festival
Creating opportunities for emerging talent to learn, perform and flourish
Westcoast Rising Star Award Winner KATYA
ALEX FRANCIS | LOUISE PARKER | THE MULTIVERSE
EDEN HUNTER | THE GREAT LESLIE | THE WAVE MACHINE
JAZZ & SWING at the Paradiso
MIMI ROSE & THE MULBERRY EARLS | REBECCA POOLE | BELLE NOIR
ELECTRO SWING PROJECT | NATTY CONGEROO & THE FLAMES OF RHYTHM
WORLD in the Bedouin Tent
AMUSE MANOUCHE | COYOTE | NATALIE GRAY | HORSES ON THE BEACH | JESSE SMITH | JG COLLECTIVE
LADY NADE | BETH MORRIS & THE MOONRISERS | CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL | BLOC OFF THE WALL
VISUAL ARTS in Henley Festival’s Galleries & Sculpture Garden
HAUT DE GAMME | PUNCHBOWL GALLERY | THE BARKER GALLERY
I SPY CONTEMPORARY - TOMMY GURR | PANTER & HALL | AMBER GALLERY
AFTER NYNE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY | NINA BROOKE | THE DRANG GALLERY
MARIE BOYLE | FIONA HUNGER | MIKE CLANCY
CHRISTOPHER TOWNSEND | SIMON PROBYN | HOLLY BENDALL
plus RISE artists WILLIAM BACON and DISCOVERY 88: AMIE ELIZABETH
PLAYDATE @ Henley Festival
JONNY AWSUM | MARCEL LUCONT: LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES | FRED IN THE SHED
OUT OF THE BOX: DARRYL CARRINGTON | KIDS SILENT DISCO | PUNCH & JUDY | PROFESSOR STRANGE TWISTINA THE AMAZING BALLOON LADY | BUBBLE FAIRY | HOCUS POCUS CLOWNS | CIRCUS SKILLS
MATT PANG’S HAPPY HEART BIKE | DOODLE JAM | SINGING WORKSHOPS | PEMBERTON & HAGUE
THOMAS TRILBY | HUMAN HEDGES | FUTURE MANNEQUINS | SLINKIES | KITSCH KAFÉ
For all ticket information visit the festival website here: www.henley-festival.co.uk
