Craig David is second headliner at new Great Yarmouth summer music festival
Popular R&B and UK garage singer Craig David is heading to Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile next summer as part of a new four-day seafront music festival.
Multi-MOBO winning artist David is the second act to be announced for On the Beach Great Yarmouth, after Olly Murs was revealed last month.
David, who has sold 15m albums worldwide, achieved more than 20, top 40 singles and has two UK number one albums under his belt, will be headlining the evening on June 19, the day after Murs takes to the stage.
Known for his smooth and soulful R&B, David is also known for bringing UK garage onto the mainstream music scene in the early 2000s.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, he will be thrilling his beach-based audience with his acclaimed TS5 concept, -a dynamic fusion of live singing, MCing, and DJing that has become a global cultural phenomenon, bringing garage and R&B to festivals and sold-out venues worldwide.
TS5, which stands for Ting’s Suite 5, is named after the Miami penthouse suite where David originally began hosting parties.
The show combines an energetic DJ set with live vocals over some of his biggest hits, including Fill Me In, Rewind and 7 Days, alongside MCing and plenty of crowd interaction – guaranteeing an unmissable party atmosphere.
The major new music festival will take place from June 17 to 20, bringing four days of live music to the Golden Mile.
On The Beach established itself as a leading live music event on Brighton seafront six years ago.
Great Yarmouth, known for its iconic Pleasure Beach, Hippodrome Circus and the Joyland Snails, has been chosen as the first expansion destination.
Nathan Race, Chair of Visit Great Yarmouth said: “Craig David is a household name to many, and we are delighted that he’s signed up for On the Beach. We are really lucky that he’s bringing his TS5 show to our seafront as we’ll get to see him sing, rap, mix and entertain all at the same time.
“With both Olly Murs and Craig David announced it’s a huge addition to our popular events calendar and just gives another reason why our destination is and should be a must-visit destination.
Asa Morrison, Chief Executive of Visit Great Yarmouth said: “We hope that the announcement of these fantastic acts will encourage families, couples and groups of friends to come and enjoy a trip to Great Yarmouth.
“There is so much to see and do in our town, and we want visitors to make the most of everything our destination has to offer, both during On the Beach and throughout the year.”
On The Beach, launched in 2021, has previously welcomed artists such as Fatboy Slim, Madness, Carl Cox, Chase & Status, Eric Prydz, Bicep Live, The Kooks and Moby.
- Tickets for Craig David Presents TS5 at On The Beach, Great Yarmouth go on general sale on Wednesday 18th November at 10am GMT. Fans can sign up at https://onthebeach-greatyarmouth.com/craigdavid/.
