Today, Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor announced that Rag’n’Bone Man will headline TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions 2025, returning to Guildhall Square next summer, joined by British Americana sensation, Elles Bailey. Known for his soulful voice and genre-blending sound, Rag’n’Bone Man is the latest addition to an already stellar lineup, adding to previously announced headliners The Stranglers and Simple Minds. The festival will be continuing the success of last year’s Southampton Summer Sessions. Rag’n’Bone Man will take the stage on Friday, 13 June 2025, with tickets going on general sale from Friday, 01 November via smmrsessions.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.
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 Southampton Summer Sessions.
Joining Rag’n’Bone Man will be 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 before she heads to Summer Sessions next year.
These shows mark the return of one the live event series following this summer’s hugely successful Summer Sessions across England and Wales, which featured world-class headliners such as Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Sting, and Tom Jones across five locations in England and Wales.
Tickets will go on general sale on Friday, 01 November via smmrsessions.com and ticketmaster.co.uk. Fans can follow @smmrsessions on social media for the latest news, exciting announcements, and more incredible shows coming soon.
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About Summer Sessions
Launched by DF Concerts in 2013, Summer Sessions quickly became a summer staple in Scotland, known for its star-studded lineups in Glasgow and Edinburgh. After a successful UK-wide expansion in 2024, in partnership with Cuffe & Taylor, the festival is now firmly established across multiple cities, including Bedford, Plymouth, Derby and Southampton. In 2025, Summer Sessions continues to deliver world-class live music experiences, bringing iconic artists to vibrant locations across the UK. As the festival grows, it remains a must-attend event for music lovers, offering unforgettable performances in the heart of the nation’s most dynamic cities.
About Cuffe & Taylor
Cuffe & Taylor is one of the UK’s top live music, theatre, and event promoters. Established for more than 10 years and part of the Live Nation family, they present breath-taking tours, festivals and shows across the UK filling football stadiums, arenas, theatres, and major historical sites.
Cuffe & Taylor’s roster of artists is extensive and varied including Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Britney Spears, Rod Stewart, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Lewis Capaldi, Sir Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, Kylie, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Stereophonics, George Ezra, The Strokes, Sam Fender, and Def Leppard. They also operate a hugely successful theatre touring department across the UK and internationally programming thousands of nights of entertainment ranging from live podcasts, screen-to-stage TV adaptations and musical theatre. In 2023 they were recipients of an Olivier Award, for Best Family Show, for their original production of ‘Hey Duggee – The Live Theatre Show’.
About Live Nation
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com /https://www.livenation.co.uk/