AEG Presents has announced that Chaka Khan will complete the line-up for the brand new live concert initiative; ‘The Castle Sessions’, which will bring five huge names to Warwick Castle in July this year. Chaka Khan will open the season with her incredible career-spanning show ‘A Celebration of 50 Years In Music’ on 3 July 2023. The shows from Craig David Presents TS5, The Darkness, JLS and MIKA are on sale now, with Chaka Khan on general sale from 10am tomorrow, Friday 1 March 2024. There will be a Special Guest performance at the Chaka Khan show: Corinne Bailey Rae presents Black Rainbows.
Chaka Khan defines what it means to be an icon. The world celebrated her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, marking an incredible 50 years of musical excellence. Honoured with 10 Grammy Awards, her hits have transcended music genres, embodying the essence of pop, soul, jazz, gospel, classical, and funk. Her career took off in Chicago with the group Rufus and skyrocketed via the Stevie Wonder-penned hit ‘Tell Me Something Good’. This success laid the foundation for an illustrious solo career, beginning with the empowering global anthem ‘I’m Every Woman’.
Chaka‘s impact on pop culture extends beyond music; she has ventured into theatre, made history-making collaborations, and contributed to children’s television. Beyond her rich entertainment success, she has mastered the art of business with entrepreneurial ventures, including gourmet chocolates and a signature fragrance, ‘Chaka by Chaka Khan’. Her life story is detailed in her autobiography ‘Through the Fire’ serving as a testament to resilience and optimism. With a heart of gold, Chaka has changed lives through philanthropic efforts focusing on mental health and education. Celebrated by her peers and adored by fans worldwide, she remains a beacon of musical excellence, passion, empowerment, and love, uplifting hearts around the world. She embodies all the qualities of a true legend.
‘The Castle Sessions’ promises not just the very best in live music, but also an incredible setting in which to enjoy it. These shows at Warwick Castle are a serious addition to the live music calendar.
For the promoter, Chloe Pean and Rachel Lloyd said, “AEG Presents is delighted to announce ‘The Castle Sessions’ for summer 2024. Warwick Castle is such a unique setting and fans across the UK have shown their appetite for seeing the biggest acts in these special places”.
Liam Bartlett, General Manager of Warwick Castle, said: “We are so excited to welcome these artists to Warwick Castle as part of ‘The Castle Sessions’ and hope that this event, along with others in 2024 will bring lots of new visitors into this magnificent town”.
