Live music is returning to Arley Hall this summer, with a weekend packed full of big performances to mark major milestones.
Boney M will be celebrating their 50th anniversary when they step out for the Back to Boogie headline slot on Saturday 17th May, and tenor Russell Watson will be marking 25 years since the release of his debut album when he tops the bill on Sunday 18th May.
Organisers said the Live at Arley concerts were hugely successful during their inaugural outing in 2024 and they’re hoping to build on that at this year’s event.
Audiences can enjoy the sounds of the 70s on Saturday with Boney M, who will be joined by US chart-toppers Odyssey as well as Liverpool soul legends The Real Thing.
Meanwhile, Russell “The Voice” Watson will be delighting concert-goers on Sunday with a performance supported by a host of musicians and singers – including brass and pipe bands and a 100-strong local choir.
Those attending can bring their own picnics, as well as being able to choose from the food and drink vendors on-site throughout the weekend.
Guests are also able to book a gazebo pitch for the event, which takes place outdoors in the grounds of the iconic stately home near Northwich.
New for this year, Live at Arley will offer a premium upgrade option which will include access to a private seating area, a dedicated bar with waiter service, premium toilets, a dedicated entrance and VIP parking.
Who is headlining Live At Arley this year?
Boney M
Boney M ruled the 70s with a string of unforgettable global hits – including Rivers of Babylon, Rasputin, Daddy Cool, Brown Girl In The Ring, Gotta Go Home and many more.
Led by the irrepressible Maizie Williams, the group’s unmistakable mix of pop, disco and reggae is guaranteed to transport audiences back in time to the heady days of glitter balls, flares, big hair and even bigger heels.
Odyssey
Odyssey rose to fame in the late 1970s, best known for their smooth harmonies and infectious grooves.
The group achieved global success with the breakout hit Native New Yorker, with other chart-topping singles including Going Back To My Roots as well as Use It Up And Wear It Out.
The Real Thing
British soul and disco group The Real Thing completes the Saturday night line-up. The group formed in Liverpool in 1972 and is known for its smooth vocals and timeless hits.
They became one of the UK’s most successful souls acts of the 70s and 80s with You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Children Of The Ghetto.
Russell Watson
Salford-born Russell Watson, crowned the UK’s best-selling classical artist of all time, broke records with his debut album – which reached number one in the charts and held the top spot for 52 weeks, catapulting the singer into the international spotlight.
His concert at Arley Hall will feature a selection of songs from that album alongside rousing proms favourites and stirring anthems.
