Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor announced Hozier as headliner for its first-ever Summer Sessions series coming to Chepstow Racecourse in July 2024. Playing Tuesday, 9 July 2024, Hozier will be joined by very special guests American singer-songwriter Brittany Howard and indie rock outfit Lord Huron. Tickets to the Hozier show go on general sale on Friday 10 November at 10am via smmrsessions.com / ticketmaster.co.uk. Fans can follow @smmrsessions for the latest news and updates.
Hozier, internationally acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, is set to captivate audiences with a mesmerising headliner performance at the inaugural Chepstow Summer Sessions. His distinctive ethereal blend of folk, blues, and rock, has earned him a special place in the hearts of music fans worldwide. Hozier’s breakthrough hit, “Take Me to Church,” became a global sensation, dominating airwaves and earning him widespread recognition. In addition to chart-topping songs like “Someone New” and “Nina Cried Power,” Hozier’s extraordinary talents have garnered him a multitude of accolades, including a Grammy Song of the Year nomination and the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year.
Hozier will be supported by Brittany Howard, Alabama Shakes frontwoman-turned-solo star. With nine Grammy Award nominations under her belt, fans can anticipate a night of sound that transcends genres, finding inspiration in rock, soul, funk, and R&B. Enigmatic indie folk band, Lord Huron, will also join the line-up with their cinematic song storytelling and lush harmonies all the way from Los Angeles, California.
Founded back in 2013 by DF Concerts, Summer Sessions became a much-loved and highly anticipated live music series in Scotland with events taking place in cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Renowned for regularly showcasing a diverse roster of world-leading talent, previous headliners include Eminem, Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine and David Guetta. 2024 will now see Summer Sessions expand into England and Wales for the first time, with events in Chepstow, Bedford, Derby, Plymouth and Southampton – with more locations to follow.
Situated in the scenic Wye Valley, Chepstow Racecourse, one of the UK’s premier racecourses, previously played host to Cuffe and Taylor shows for the first time in 2023, captivating 30,000 music enthusiasts. The series featured sold-out headline concerts by George Ezra and Lionel Richie. These remarkable events will now take place under the banner of Chepstow Summer Sessions in July 2024.
“For a decade, Summer Sessions has been at the forefront of live music in Scotland, resonating with artists and music fans alike,” Peter Taylor, Co-Founder of Cuffe and Taylor, remarked. “We can’t wait to bring the series to Chepstow Racecourse, which has proven itself as an outstanding destination for live music and are delighted to reveal Hozier as our first headliner for 2024 – it’s set to be a night to remember. We have more announcements to come so music fans in Chepstow and beyond, please stay tuned.”
