3 Aug 2025
Summer Sounds: Sunday
Nitin Sawhney and Poppy Ajudha top the bill for day two of our Beacon music weekender.
Sunday at The Beacon brings some serious Summer Sounds to The Beacon for our boutique music festival.
Together with Serious, we’ve brought together a packed line-up of artists whose music knows no boundaries – from singer-songwriters, poets and soul divas to DJs, producers and big bands who mix afrobeat, drum ’n’ bass, jazz and much more. It’s the perfect soundtrack to a summer Sunday in Bradford.
Summer Sounds Sunday features:
- Nitin Sawhney, multi-award-winning musician, composer and producer
- Poppy Ajudha, ace singer-songwriter from South London by way of Saint Lucia
- Joshua Idehen, spoken word artist, musician and collaborator with the likes of Sons of Kemet
- Summer Pearl, soul singer and superstar-in-waiting
- Sarathy Korwar, drummer, composer, producer and bandleader, fusing jazz, electronics, Indian folk and classical influences
- TC & the Groove Family, the mighty Leeds 10-piece blending afrobeat, breakbeat, highlife and hip hop
- Kenzo Jae, Bradford-born singer and rapper mixing indie and punk with old school hip hop
- TAWIAH, alternative-soul singer and songwriter, who has collaborated with the likes of Devonte Hynes, Kindness, Mark Ronson, Cinematic Orchestra and Kano
- Yasmeen, Jordan-born, Leeds-based DJ, sound artist and cultural producer
- Harry Rook, playing soulful selections with no judgement of styles or forms
- DJ Lubi, leading light in salsa and Latin jazz
PLUS delicious street food, DJs and interactive workshops
Free Drop-in Workshops
A dynamic dance session inspired by UK jazz dance and global street styles. Explore rhythm, melody, and musical connection through movement.
Open to all levels—no experience needed. So come along, let the music move you.
Weekend tickets
Tickets for the main Beacon stage are just £15 for one day or £25 for the full weekend – and capacity is strictly limited. entry to the festival gardens including street food stalls, DJ sets and creative workshops is completely free ( no tickets required, just come along & enjoy the vibes).
Upgrade to the weekend offer
Already booked a ticket for Sunday and want to upgrade to the full weekend offer? Contact [email protected] to upgrade and enjoy two days of music.
Visit The Beacon at Cliffe Castle Park
The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.
From 10 July – 10 August, The Beacon will be at Cliffe Castle Park.
Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.
Cliffe Castle Park
Spring Gardens Ln,
Keighley,
BD20 6LH
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Sunday tickets →
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Book Saturday tickets and get a weekend discount
Tickets for The Beacon are just £15 for the day – or £25 for the full weekend.
Add full price tickets for Summer Sounds: Saturday and Summer Sounds: Sunday to your basket and the weekend ticket discount will automatically apply when you check out.
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