The Courtyard of Somerset House is an idyllic, calming, escapist location for a concert on a summer's evening. As a breeze drifts in off the Thames you'll forget the city bustle outside and tune into some great music, surrounded by one of eighteenth century London's most spectacular buildings. So far nine of the ten acts have been confirmed for the annual Summer Series and it's shaping up to be quite a spectacle. Grace Jones, back with the excellent Hurricane, kicks off the season on 9 July followed by Midlands rockers The Enemy on 10 July. Britain's mouthy pop temptress Lily Allen will be in demand on 11 July, with an as-yet-unnamed act lined up for 12 July. Inspite of their terrible name, US prog-rock outfit The Mars Volta drop in on 13 July while Salford electro pop duo The Ting Tings play on 14 July. There are then performances from Australian six-piece breakbeat electronic rockers Pendulum on 15 July and mesmerising singer Bat For Lashes on 16 July before things calm down somewhat for the melodic Athlete on 17 July. Welsh psychedelic rock group Super Furry Animals provide the cherry on the cake with a closing concert on 18 July. Keep checking www.somersethouse.org.uk/music for the latest line-up additions and for ticket information.
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Somerset House
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1C Portland Place, Regent Street, Marylebone, W1B 1JA
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London Fashion Week
Somerset House, WC2R 1LA
19th - 23rd February 2010
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London's Christmas Ice Rinks
Various locations across London
20th November 2010 - 9th January 2011
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Skate At Somerset House
Somerset House, WC2R 1LA
17th November 2009 - 24th January 2010
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Somerset House
Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
Gallery and former Tudor palace
Now a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing the celebrated Courtauld Institute Gallery and the ... More
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Courtauld Institute of Art,
Somerset House,Covent Garden,
London,
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Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed ... More
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty ... More
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The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ... More
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Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording ... More
Overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, the Cove is a world away from the crowds outside. Tucked up in a worn, leather armchair under the pub’s low, ... More
London's oldest wine bar and family-run underground tavern.
Home to Samuel Pepys in the 1680s, the building housing Gordon’s is now home to a regular, thriving ... More
Courtauld Institute of Art,
Somerset House,Strand,Covent Garden,
London,
WC2RMap
The Courtauld Institute Gallery houses wonderful Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La ...More
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