The Jockey Club Live and Aintree Racecourse are excited to announce Grammy and BRIT award nominated and multi platinum-selling artist CRAIG DAVID as the first act for their summer season, headlining an open air concert on 15th June 2018.
Having sold over 15 million albums, achieving 16 Top Ten hits and multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries, taking over festival stages around the world, selling out headline tours in seconds to securing a residency at the iconic Ibiza Rocks Hotel… it’s official, Craig David is back and in a big way! Initially rising to success with hit singles including ‘7 Days’, ‘Fill Me In’ and ‘Walking Away’, sixteen years later Craig was catapulted back into the charts and in to the nation’s hearts with Big Narstie on the gold certified single ‘When The Bassline Drops’, marking the beginning of his triumphant return. He has since released the number 1 album ‘Following My Intuition’, and will be followed by new album ‘The Time Is Now’, out January 2018 via Sony Records. The first track from his new album, ‘I Know You’, features alt-pop giants Bastille. Going from success to success, Craig also recently won his sixth MOBO Award of his career for Best R&B/Soul Act.
John Baker, Regional Director for Jockey Club Racecourses North West, said
‘We are delighted to confirm Craig David’s first headline show at Aintree racecourse on 15th June. His live shows are renowned, having sold out arenas across the country I have no doubt we are instore for an incredible performance full of hits.’
The Jockey Club Live are leading promoters on the UK live scene, delivering spectacular line-ups of some of the hottest chart talent and legendary household names to some of the world’s most famous racecourses. In previous years, Aintree Racecourse has hosted concerts by artists including Tom Jones, Deacon Blue, Jess Glynne and Kaiser Chiefs.
The events are renowned for combining a fun filled evening at the races with a spectacular evening concert in the informal and relaxed open-air setting of the hallowed turf.
The Jockey Club racecourses have world-class customer facilities, featuring an array of award winning restaurants that cater for all tastes, be it Fine Dining through to delicious bistro food. The Jockey Club venues welcome over 2million people a year for some of the UKs biggest racing events so you can be sure a fantastic evening.
Tickets will be on sale at 8am on Friday 15th December via http://www.thejockeyclublive.
In addition to Aintree, The Jockey Club Live will be hosting live concerts across Sandown Park, Market Rasen, Newmarket, Haydock Park and Carlisle racecourses next summer.
About Aintree Racecourse
Aintree is home to The Randox Health Grand National, the most famous horse race in the world which is the climax to a three-day Festival meeting in April every year. The racecourse hosts five other fixtures and is a leading conference centre in the north west of England. More information is available at aintree.thejockeyclub.co.uk.
Aintree is part of About The Jockey Club which stages thrilling sporting occasions including The Randox Health Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival and The Investec Derby. Millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment. Governed by Royal Charter, every penny we make goes back into British Racing to help the sport thrive. We were founded in 1750 and today we are the largest commercial group in Britain’s second-biggest spectator sport, operating 15 racecourses nationwide, The National Stud, Jockey Club Estates, Jockey Club Catering, Jockey Club Live and our charity, Racing Welfare. For more information visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk.