Camden Unlocked: North London's leading market to host UK's first public live music events post lockdown

LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced Camden Market is set to host the UK’s first public live series of music events since the lockdown, with eight ticketed, free open-air weekend performances commencing from Saturday 25 July - 16 August, under the banner ‘Camden Unlocked’.

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A celebration of the capital partially reopening, Camden Market has appointed Xfm founder and NME Radio station manager Sammy Jacob and live agent Neil O’Brien to produce the eclectic series of live events at the Stables Market Amphitheatre. Following the reopening Camden Market on 1 June, traders and visitors continue to adhere to government guidelines and social distancing will be implemented with the wearing of facemasks encouraged throughout open-air programme of free events.

A single act will perform each Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon, with the programme featuring semi-acoustic sets from Miles Kane, Shaun Escoffery, Stone Foundation, Sons of Pitches, Mae Muller, Newton Faulkner and The Puppini Sisters, along with DJ sets by Don Letts and Solar Radio.

Camden Unlocked dates:

Saturday 25 July - Miles Kane
Sunday 26 July - Shaun Escoffery + Solar Radio DJ Set
Friday 31 July - Sons of Pitches
Saturday 1 August - Newton Faulkner + Don Letts DJ Set
Friday 7 August - John Power + Shiine On DJ Set
Saturday 8 August - Stone Foundation
Saturday 15 August - Mae Muller
Sunday 16 August - Pupinni Sisters

Maggie Milosavljevic, LabTech’s Commercial Director for Camden Market, comments: “We are so proud to be the first site in London to host live music events. Camden Market has a long history of hosting globally renowned bands and now with our own Camden Unlocked event we are looking forward to going back to our roots and hosting leading music events in Camden”.

Sammy Jacob said, “Having watched the economy, and specifically the live industry being decimated, the idea of sitting around and doing nothing was not an option. I was keen to make sure as soon as conditions permitted we were able to return to some form of live music normality.  The key was to find a suitable location that met government guidelines, without severely impacting the experience. 

“Being based in Camden Market the answer was right there in front of me – the Stables Market Amphitheatre with its open-air controlled space, and inbuilt audience dividers in the form of handrails that run down the length of the stepped theatre. I called Neil O’Brien, who took a look and got it immediately.  Camden Market were also rapidly onboard providing financial support, in addition to providing free retail space in support of the Music Venue Trust”.

Neil O’Brien commented, “I am incredibly excited to help programme the artists appearing at one of the first live music events to take place in London for over three months. I believe we have a great line up in place and hope that every performance gives a flavour of the diverse nature of what Camden Market has to offer and helps to get everyone safely back together to enjoy the power of good music and good times!”

Health and safety will be paramount, with social distancing being implemented and the wearing of facemasks encouraged.  There will also be hand sanitiser dispensers available throughout the area.

Free Ticket entry will be limited to 150 per day, on a first come first served basis via camdenmarket.com/unlocked, where visitors will be provided with further information including ticket registration details.

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