The Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Europe’s largest greenfield jazz event, will return to Glynde Place in East Sussex from July 4th to 6th, 2025, showcasing a stellar line-up of jazz, soul, funk, and R&B talent. Nile Rodgers & CHIC, pioneers of disco and funk with hits like “Le Freak” and “Good Times,” join the bill, performing on Sunday, July 6th. Rodgers, a legendary songwriter and producer with over 500 million album sales, has shaped music history with classics like “We Are Family” and “Let’s Dance.”
Saturday’s headliner is Jacob Collier, a seven-time Grammy-winning prodigy known for his electrifying performances. His Love Supreme set, his only UK date of 2025, follows a sold-out O2 Arena show praised as a five-star triumph. The Roots, the innovative jazz-hip-hop band and “The Tonight Show” house act, will precede Collier with their dynamic live sound.
Sunday’s closing act is neo-soul icon Maxwell, making his first UK appearance in nine years. The triple-Grammy winner, behind the seminal “Urban Hang Suite,” promises a soulful finale. Motown legend Smokey Robinson also graces Sunday’s stage, his first UK show in over 15 years, bringing timeless hits like “Tears of a Clown” and “My Girl,” penned during his six-decade career.
The weekend features a diverse roster: En Vogue, Thee Sacred Souls, Branford Marsalis, Sampa The Great, Stanley Clarke, WAR (celebrating 50 years of “Low Rider”), Arooj Aftab, and more, alongside UK talents like corto.alto, Liana Flores, and the Neil Cowley Trio. Emerging artists such as Amy Gadiaga and Poppy Daniels join veterans like Chucho Valdés and Marcos Valle, blending genres from jazz fusion to psychedelic R&B.
Beyond music, the festival offers a wellness area, kids’ zone, and the Supremium VIP experience with exclusive performances. The Jazz Lounge hosts talks and films, while the Bands & Voices area expands with cabaret and swing dance. Late-night music thrives in the Blue In Green woodland stage. With established stars and rising talents, Love Supreme 2025 promises a vibrant celebration of musical innovation.
Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2025 Tickets start at £77 (day, weekend, camping and Supremium tickets are available) and are on sale now from www.lovesupremefestival.com.
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