The singer-songwriter from Worcestershire, who appeared in the first series of The Voice, performs house and UK Funky.

Markeaton Park, the city’s most-visited outdoor destination, will host TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. With its great transport links, proximity to the University of Derby, and serene character, this idyllic setting promises to create an unforgettable experience for 15,000 music lovers and artists alike this summer as TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. Rain or shine, Derby Summer Sessions has got you covered—literally. The Big Top Tent ensures that nothing can dampen the spirit of this festival. If the sun's blazing, you can step out to the outdoor spaces and enjoy some well-earned shade. If the heavens open, the Big Top Tent will keep you dry and the music playing. It's the perfect setup for the great British summer, where the only thing unpredictable is the weather! Full details about the event, Accesibility and FAQ Scottish art rockers breaking boundaries for more than 40 years Simple Minds are one of the UK’s most successful bands, having achieved five No.1 albums and eight Top 10 singles at home, as well as landing numerous chart-topping positions around the world. In addition to selling over 60 million albums, they’ve packed the world’s biggest venues and played momentous shows including the American leg of Live Aid in 1985 and the Nelson Mandela tribute concert in 1988. Formed in Glasgow in 1977 by vocalist Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill, Simple Minds have experienced a remarkable journey since releasing their debut album Life In A Day in early 1979, with their second album Real To Real Cacophony following just seven months later. Constantly evolving and experimenting with their sound, Simple Minds recorded six studio albums in the 80s. Their 1981 double LP, Sons And Fascination and Sister Feelings Call, expanded their audience internationally thanks to Love Song, an ode to the close bond between Europe and America, which was also their first single to enter the UK Top 50. But Simple Minds’ sixth, more rock-oriented record, 1984’s Sparkle In The Rain, really propelled them into the limelight. Peaking at No.1 on the UK albums chart, it featured the singles Up On The Catwalk, Speed Your Love To Me and Waterfront and opened doors to sharing stages with contemporaries such as U2. Later that year, Simple Minds broke the US market with the massive single Don’t You (Forget About Me) taken from the John Hughes movie The Breakfast Club. Simple Minds ended the '80s as a world famous act, known for their stirring choruses and atmospheric sound and entered the 90s as one of the most in-demand live bands around. Their 1991 record Real Life hit No.2 and spawned four Top 40 singles in the UK. However, as the years passed, line-up changes took their toll and Simple Minds took a couple of short-lived hiatuses. Creatively, the juices started flowing again in the 00s. On 2001’s Neon Lights, Simple Minds covered songs by some of their musical heroes, including David Bowie, Kraftwerk and Roxy Music, while the albums Black & White 050505 in 2005 and Graffiti Soul in 2008 both offered an homage to Nelson Mandela. Simple Minds also undertook several European and world tours, coinciding with the 2012 releases of their 5x5 Live album and Celebrate: The Greatest Hits+ compilation. Re-invigorated and resurgent, by the time 2014’s Big Music album came out, Simple Minds were once again firing on all cylinders. In 2016, Simple Minds released their first acoustic collection. Called simply Acoustic, it continued the band’s artistic experimentation with stripped down and re-imagined tracks spanning their eclectic career. That spring they took home an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection. Get straight to the front in the VIP Garden. The Garden is the ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive garden bar and premium food options as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage! The Garden tickets include:

Markeaton Park, the city’s most-visited outdoor destination, will host TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. With its great transport links, proximity to the University of Derby, and serene character, this idyllic setting promises to create an unforgettable experience for 15,000 music lovers and artists alike this summer as TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. Rain or shine, Derby Summer Sessions has got you covered—literally. The Big Top Tent ensures that nothing can dampen the spirit of this festival. If the sun's blazing, you can step out to the outdoor spaces and enjoy some well-earned shade. If the heavens open, the Big Top Tent will keep you dry and the music playing. It's the perfect setup for the great British summer, where the only thing unpredictable is the weather! Full details about the event, Accesibility and FAQ Formed in 2013, Blossoms has become one of the UK’s most celebrated bands, known best for infectious indie-pop sounds and chart-topping albums. The band’s 2016 self-titled debut skyrocketed to the top of the UK charts for two consecutive weeks, earning prestigious BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominations. Blossoms’ momentum continued with albums Cool Like You, Foolish Loving Spaces and Ribbon Around The Bomb, marking chart-topping successes with recent standout tracks such as Ode To NYC and The Sulking Poet. With six top 5 UK albums under their belt, including 4 number 1 albums thanks to their recent release Gary topping the charts earlier this month, Blossoms remain a dominant force on the British music scene. Known for their dynamic live performances, their upcoming Derby Summer Sessions show promises to be one of the most exciting local events of the year. Supporting Blossoms, The Coral will bring a distinctive blend of '60s garage rock, psychedelic pop, and folk-rock. The band burst onto the scene with 2002 self-titled debut, which topped the U.K. charts and earned a Mercury Prize nomination. Scottish art rockers breaking boundaries for more than 40 years Simple Minds are one of the UK’s most successful bands, having achieved five No.1 albums and eight Top 10 singles at home, as well as landing numerous chart-topping positions around the world. In addition to selling over 60 million albums, they’ve packed the world’s biggest venues and played momentous shows including the American leg of Live Aid in 1985 and the Nelson Mandela tribute concert in 1988. Formed in Glasgow in 1977 by vocalist Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill, Simple Minds have experienced a remarkable journey since releasing their debut album Life In A Day in early 1979, with their second album Real To Real Cacophony following just seven months later. Constantly evolving and experimenting with their sound, Simple Minds recorded six studio albums in the 80s. Their 1981 double LP, Sons And Fascination and Sister Feelings Call, expanded their audience internationally thanks to Love Song, an ode to the close bond between Europe and America, which was also their first single to enter the UK Top 50. But Simple Minds’ sixth, more rock-oriented record, 1984’s Sparkle In The Rain, really propelled them into the limelight. Peaking at No.1 on the UK albums chart, it featured the singles Up On The Catwalk, Speed Your Love To Me and Waterfront and opened doors to sharing stages with contemporaries such as U2. Later that year, Simple Minds broke the US market with the massive single Don’t You (Forget About Me) taken from the John Hughes movie The Breakfast Club. Simple Minds ended the '80s as a world famous act, known for their stirring choruses and atmospheric sound and entered the 90s as one of the most in-demand live bands around. Their 1991 record Real Life hit No.2 and spawned four Top 40 singles in the UK. However, as the years passed, line-up changes took their toll and Simple Minds took a couple of short-lived hiatuses. Creatively, the juices started flowing again in the 00s. On 2001’s Neon Lights, Simple Minds covered songs by some of their musical heroes, including David Bowie, Kraftwerk and Roxy Music, while the albums Black & White 050505 in 2005 and Graffiti Soul in 2008 both offered an homage to Nelson Mandela. Simple Minds also undertook several European and world tours, coinciding with the 2012 releases of their 5x5 Live album and Celebrate: The Greatest Hits+ compilation. Re-invigorated and resurgent, by the time 2014’s Big Music album came out, Simple Minds were once again firing on all cylinders. In 2016, Simple Minds released their first acoustic collection. Called simply Acoustic, it continued the band’s artistic experimentation with stripped down and re-imagined tracks spanning their eclectic career. That spring they took home an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection. Get straight to the front in the VIP Garden. The Garden is the ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive garden bar and premium food options as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage! The Garden tickets include:

Multi award-winning artist Faithless comes to our iconic Scenic Stage on Saturday 24th September for a special DJ set alongside Mr Scruff, Crazy P, Norman Jay, Don Letts, Dat Brass, Ashley B and Jo Wallace & many more!

The British singer-songwriter made famous for her vocals on other artists records tours her solo work after featuring on two number one hit singles, Clean Bandit's 'Rather Be' and Route 94's 'My Love'.

Markeaton Park, the city’s most-visited outdoor destination, will host TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. With its great transport links, proximity to the University of Derby, and serene character, this idyllic setting promises to create an unforgettable experience for 15,000 music lovers and artists alike this summer as TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. Rain or shine, Derby Summer Sessions has got you covered—literally. The Big Top Tent ensures that nothing can dampen the spirit of this festival. If the sun's blazing, you can step out to the outdoor spaces and enjoy some well-earned shade. If the heavens open, the Big Top Tent will keep you dry and the music playing. It's the perfect setup for the great British summer, where the only thing unpredictable is the weather! Full details about the event, Accesibility and FAQ Genre-defining trailblazers The Human League will headline Derby Summer Sessions. Formed in Sheffield in 1977, the band rose to prominence with their 1981 album Dare, which propelled them to global fame with hits like “Don’t You Want Me,” a song that topped both UK and US charts and redefined electronic music. Their groundbreaking fusion of electronic rhythms and cutting-edge production continued to dominate the charts throughout the '80s and '90s with tracks like “Mirror Man,” “(Keep Feeling) Fascination,” and “Human.” A BRIT Award for Best British Breakthrough Act and a career that has influenced generations of artists solidify their status as pioneers of synth-pop. Joining them for this unmissable night are Tom Bailey, frontman of the Thompson Twins, delivering upbeat, nostalgic classics like “Hold Me Now” and “Doctor! Doctor!” and Blancmange, the acclaimed synth-pop duo behind hits like “Living On The Ceiling” and “Don’t Tell Me.” Formed in 2013, Blossoms has become one of the UK’s most celebrated bands, known best for infectious indie-pop sounds and chart-topping albums. The band’s 2016 self-titled debut skyrocketed to the top of the UK charts for two consecutive weeks, earning prestigious BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominations. Blossoms’ momentum continued with albums Cool Like You, Foolish Loving Spaces and Ribbon Around The Bomb, marking chart-topping successes with recent standout tracks such as Ode To NYC and The Sulking Poet. With six top 5 UK albums under their belt, including 4 number 1 albums thanks to their recent release Gary topping the charts earlier this month, Blossoms remain a dominant force on the British music scene. Known for their dynamic live performances, their upcoming Derby Summer Sessions show promises to be one of the most exciting local events of the year. Supporting Blossoms, The Coral will bring a distinctive blend of '60s garage rock, psychedelic pop, and folk-rock. The band burst onto the scene with 2002 self-titled debut, which topped the U.K. charts and earned a Mercury Prize nomination. Supporting Blossoms along with The Coral is Liverpool’s Jamie Webster. Often referred to as the ‘people’s poet,’ Webster’s music speaks to the struggles and hopes of everyday life, creating a powerful sense of connection with his fans. With his heartfelt performance style, Webster is sure to deliver a powerful live set at Markeaton Park. Hailing from East Sussex, Rag’n’Bone Man broke onto the scene in 2016 with his powerful single Human, blending blues and hip hop with raw emotion. Known for his commanding stage presence and soulful vocals, his live performances have captivated audiences across sold-out arenas and major festivals worldwide. His debut album Human went 4x platinum and earned him a BRIT Award, followed by his 2021 album ‘Life by Misadventure’, which debuted no. 1 on the UK charts with hits like Anywhere Away From Here and All You Ever Wanted. His recently released album What Do You Believe In? has climbed into the top 3 of the charts, showcasing his evolving sound, and is set to be a highlight of his upcoming performance at the Derby Summer Sessions. Joining Rag’n’Bone Man will be Kerr Mercer and award-winning British Americana and Roots artist, Elles Bailey, who recently released her 4th studio album Beneath the Neon Glow, hitting #12 in the Official Album Charts and topped the UK Blues and Americana Charts. Bailey has performed with legends like Van Morrison and Jools Holland, played iconic slots at Glastonbury and Kew the Music, and is set to kick off a UK tour this autumn. Scottish art rockers breaking boundaries for more than 40 years Simple Minds are one of the UK’s most successful bands, having achieved five No.1 albums and eight Top 10 singles at home, as well as landing numerous chart-topping positions around the world. In addition to selling over 60 million albums, they’ve packed the world’s biggest venues and played momentous shows including the American leg of Live Aid in 1985 and the Nelson Mandela tribute concert in 1988. Formed in Glasgow in 1977 by vocalist Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill, Simple Minds have experienced a remarkable journey since releasing their debut album Life In A Day in early 1979, and ended the '80s as a world famous act, known for their stirring choruses and atmospheric sound and entered the 90s as one of the most in-demand live bands around. Supporting Simple Minds are the iconic Alison Moyet and KT Tunstall. Alison Moyet, known for her distinctive, soulful voice, first rose to fame as part of the groundbreaking synth-pop duo Yazoo. KT Tunstall Known for her raw, emotive performances and her fusion of folk, rock, and experimental sounds, Tunstall has captivated audiences for nearly two decades. One of the most influential names in British electronica, is set to bring legendary sound to Markeaton Park on Friday, 11 July 2025. With a career spanning over 25 years, Faithless has mastered the art of blending house, trip-hop, dub, and powerful songwriting to create euphoric, arena-filling dancefloor anthems. Faithless’ legacy includes seven Top 10 singles, six Top 10 albums—three of which reached Number 1—and a Mercury Prize nomination for 1998 masterpiece, Sunday 8PM. Four-times Platinum-certified Forever Faithless – The Greatest Hits stands as a testament to a career that has seen over 15 million records sold worldwide. With streams approaching 1 billion and sales exceeding 20 million, the 2015 remix album ‘Faithless 2.0’, featuring Avicii, Tiësto, and Armin van Buuren, cemented their place as a festival-headlining phenomenon. Maxi Jazz, the group’s iconic frontman, passed away in 2022, leaving a legacy of lyrics and performances that resonated with fans worldwide. As Faithless return to the live sphere, their set at Derby Summer Sessions will honour his memory with a pulse-pounding, DJ-driven experience, blending hypnotic rhythms and electrifying electronic sounds to keep the crowd moving all night. Supporting Faithless will be special guests Jaguar Skills and Graeme Park. As the only British female solo artist with seven UK No. 1 singles, Jess Glynne will take to the stage on Saturday, 12 July 2025. Known for hits like “Hold My Hand,” “I’ll Be There,” and “Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself,” Jess has earned a GRAMMY Award, three Ivor Novello Awards, and nine BRIT Award nominations. Fresh off the release of her self-titled third studio album, JESS, which showcases her evolution as an artist, she continues to captivate fans with her soulful ballads and empowering pop. Following her BRIT Billion Award win for surpassing 1 billion streams in the UK, Jess’s Derby Summer Sessions performance promises to be a standout moment of the summer. Fuelled by the voice that powered UB40 to 70 million record sales and over fifty UK chart hits, Ali Campbell is again bringing some much-needed reggae cheer into the world as he takes the latest incarnation of his extraordinary band to the world’s biggest stages. Building on a legacy that dates back 45 years to his formative years in inner-city Birmingham, singer and guitarist Ali’s touring ensemble remains the most authentic realisation of UB40’s original aim of advancing reggae in all its guises. Supporting UB40 ft Ali Campbell is Bitty Mclean. Get straight to the front in the VIP Garden. The Garden is the ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive garden bar and premium food options as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage! The Garden tickets include:

The Human League are a British New Wave band first formed in 1977 and, after a change in line up, achieved huge popularity in the 1980s. They have continued recording and performing through the 1990s, 2000s and today. The Human League are so credible it's incredible. In fact, they're probably more highly regarded now than they were in 1981 when they released their landmark album Dare! They're used to everyone from Madonna to Moby, Pet Shop Boys to Robbie Williams, citing them as an influence. But they're about more than esoteric infiltration there has been mainstream penetration, too, commensurate with a band who gave us the greatest ever Christmas Number 1 single with 1981/2's 'Dont You Want Me', who have had four Top 10 albums and eight Top 10 singles in the UK as well as two US Number 1 singles and sold 20 million records worldwide. Then there are the 'L' girls, the new generation of synth-driven female pop artists, who have got in on the League adoring act: La Roux is a known admirer of the electro pioneers, while Little Boots is such a fan she requested Philip Oakeys input on her debut album. Even Lady Gaga professed to be a devotee when she met them. Not surprisingly for a group who were famously described by David Bowie in 1979 as "the sound of the future", and indeed the group was once called The Future, The Human League have never been about resting on their laurels or relying on past glories to see them through. The Human League's unique quality of apartness is notable. "We're peculiar," says Susan Ann Sulley, utterly unabashed. "People think pop music is X Factor and S Club 7 and we're still hankering after a Roxy-Bowie-Donna Summer-Chic version of pop. We don't fit in. People don't quite appreciate how strange we are." Over the years, the Human League has been sampled and covered by various artists including George Michael and Robbie Williams. The band has been a huge influence for many electro-pop acts including early Depeche Mode, Madonna, Moby, and countless others.

Blending traditional blues and hip-hop Sussex-born Rory Graham grew up hearing his mum and dad play an assortment of blues, soul and jazz albums. When he attended his first raves as a teenager, he found himself drawn to ragga and jungle music, especially artists such as Congo Natty and Shy FX & The Ragga Twins.

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and multiple top 10 gold and platinum selling albums and Grammy nominations, 4 number ones worldwide. Total of 70 million plus sales. We would not want anyone to confuse Ali, Astro and Mickey’s band with the band that carried on using the name UB40 after 2008 made up of other founding members and new members they tried to replace us with in their attempt to trade off the reflected glory of the success of the original line-up. Ali Campbell, founding member of the original UB40, embarks on a UK tour.