Richard Ashcroft has been announced as the latest headline artist for the The Big Top Festival in Edinburgh.
He will join the likes of 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Fatboy Slim as part of the new festival at the Royal Highland Centre which it is hoped will become an annual event.
Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft will be on stage on Friday June 17th and tickets will be on sale from this Friday morning.
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Organisers today announced: "Richard Ashcroft will headline Edinburgh’s latest pop-up venue – The Big Top at Royal Highland Centre Showground on Friday 17th June 2022.
"The British icon sits alongside a host of music heavyweights such as Madness, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol and Biffy Clyro who will all have their own headline shows this June.
"Playing on Friday 17th June at The Big Top, Richard Ashcroft is a spectacular act not to be missed this summer.
Best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of alternative rock band The Verve, Ashcroft proved himself the spiritual descendant of rock & roll icons like Mick Jagger and Jim Morrison. His powerful onstage presence, riveting charisma and incredible vocal prowess made him indeed one of the most important singers in the genre.
"Ashcroft has had a remarkable solo career, with three UK top three solo albums and the singer has described himself as “...a natural rebel, here I am, but some of you won’t understand” when speaking about his mesmerising fifth solo album which made headlines at the time of its launch.
"With Ashcroft’s latest album ‘Acoustic Hymns’ charting at number 2 on the UK album charts in October 2021 to huge critical acclaim, fans are in for a real treat at The Big Top on Friday 17th June. "
Tickets for Richard Ashcroft go on sale from 10am on Friday 18th March via gigsinscotland.com
Tickets are on sale now for James, Madness, 50 Cent, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, and Biffy Clyro are available now from gigsinscotland.com
