Gloucester Guildhall is proud to present Billy Bragg, the iconic folk-rock singer-songwriter, in a unique outdoor gig at Llanthony Priory. The Priory's beautiful gardens and waterside setting in heart of Gloucester's quayside make for a truly memorable arena for Billy Bragg's signature sound.
Come on down for festival vibes, incredible music, great beer and food, all in an unforgettable setting. With a support bill of emerging and local artists the event has an intimate festival feel, promising powerful performances in one of Gloucester’s finest historic sites.
Guildhall Presents is a series of headline gigs from major artists, brought to amazing alternative venues across Gloucester by the legendary music venue Gloucester Guildhall. Supported by Arts Council England.
Billy Bragg has been making waves as a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years, he is regarded a valuable statesman and activist.
Among the former Saturday boy’s albums are his punk-charged debut Life’s a Riot With Spy Vs Spy, the more love-infused Workers Playtime, pop classic Don’t Try This At Home, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee-timed treatise on national identity England, Half-English, and his stripped-down tenth, Tooth & Nail, his most successful since the early 90s.
The intervening three decades have been marked by becoming a father, a number one hit single, having a street named after him, being the subject of a South Bank Show, appearing onstage at Wembley Stadium, curating Left Field at Glastonbury, sharing spotted dick with a Cabinet minister in the House of Commons cafeteria, being mentioned in Bob Dylan’s memoir and meeting the Queen.
Plus special guest
Tom A Smith
Despite still being a teenager, Sunderland-based newcomer Tom A. Smith has already achieved more than most artists do in a lifetime. He played his first ever gig aged just eight, supporting local psychedelic rockers Detroit Social Club at legendary Newcastle venue The Cluny, performed at Glastonbury before he was even in secondary school, and Tim Burgess handpicked him to play his stage at Kendal Calling, making him the festival’s youngest ever performer. He has played live with local hero Sam Fender and Catfish & The Bottlemen, as well as supported other Northern acts on the rise like The Lathums and The Mysterines.
Accessibility information:
There is a viewing platform that can accommodate up to 10 wheelchairs, chairs will also be available on the platform, we ask that only one companion accompanies guests in this area. The viewing platform will be stewarded throughout the event and there is one accessible toilet on site. If you would like to use the viewing platform it is useful for you to let us know in advance, please contact our Box Office at 01452 503050 to speak to a member of the team.
There are 3 accessible parking spaces at Llanthony Priory and an additional 6 spaces at Gloucestershire College.
The site is flat and is a mixture of hardstanding and grass and the viewing area for the stage is on grass.
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EVENT INFO
ONE DAY OUTDOOR FESTIVAL EVENT
DATES FRIDAY 21 JULY 2023
VENUE LLANTHONY SECUNDA PRIORY
Priory Junction, Gloucester GL2 5FA
GATES OPEN 18:00
SHOW STARTS 18:30
CURFEW 22:00