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3 Aug 2025

Summer Sounds: Sunday

Nitin Sawhney and Poppy Ajudha top the bill for day two of our Beacon music weekender.

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Event Details

Date 3 Aug 2025

Times 12-10pm

Location The Beacon - Cliffe Castle Park

Tickets Day tickets: £15
Youth Pass: £12
Senior (60+): £12
Weekend offer: £25 ↓

Ages Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

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

Feel the Rhythm: Highlife Drumming Workshop with Abass Dodoo

Step into the pulse of West Africa and experience the electrfying energy of Highlife Drumming! Expect hands-on drumming and an immersive musical experience, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned drummer.

Dancing to Jazz – Feel the Music, Find Your Groove with Masumi Endo and DJ Lubi

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).

Book Saturday tickets →

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.