After a hugely successful debut last year, The Woodland Sessions is returning to Robin Hill this summer and it has been revealed that Russell Watson, Russell Kane and Sigma are just 3 of the many big acts performing during July and August.
After last year’s sell-out show, Woodland Sessions Comedy kicks off the summer series on Friday 15th July with well-known TV comedians Russell Kane, Marcus Brigstocke, Angela Barnes and Suzi Ruffell.
Woodland Sessions Party on Saturday 16th July sees the popular return of the hugely in demand, Rhythm Of The 90’s, the UK’s undisputed number one 90’s dance covers party starters.
26 years on from supporting Oasis at their legendary Knebworth concerts, the world’s biggest Beatles tribute show, The Bootleg Beatles, make their Isle Of Wight debut at Woodland Sessions Icons on Friday 22nd July, complete with a strings and brass ensemble and 40 years of international sell-out shows behind them.
Woodland Sessions Dance on Friday 12th August brings back memories of Bestival’s past at Robin Hill. The Island’s most exciting summer dance party stars 2 of the world’s finest drum & bass acts. Sigma have been at the forefront of the UK scene for over 10 years, attracting stars such as Take That, Paloma Faith, Rita Ora, Labrinth and Birdy to lend their vocals to their radio-friendly cross over hits, whilst Dimension is at the forefront of a new wave of dance music headliners.
The ever so catchy Desire – a collaboration with Sub Focus – is frequently played on BBC Radio 1, 3 years on from its release, and is hailed by many as one of the best DnB singles ever produced.
And the summer series bows out with another Isle Of Wight debut performance. Woodland Sessions Classical on Saturday 13th August features a very rare intimate show from one of the world’s very best classical singers, Russell Watson. Described by the New York Times as a performer who sings like Pavarotti and entertains like Sinatra, Russell’s career has seen him perform for some of the world’s most notable figures including the Queen, the late Pope John Paul II, former US presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush, and the Emperor of Japan.
James Crofts, Robin Hill Park Manager, has said:
“We’re over the moon that we’re able to bring The Woodland Sessions back for a second year to further enhance Robin Hill’s, and indeed the Island’s, exciting summer season of events. To attract talent such as Russell Watson to The Woodland Sessions in only our second year is a huge coup.
“There’s truly something for everyone at the Woodland Sessions and we can’t wait to welcome old friends and new to these unique shows”
Capacity is limited per night and tickets go on general sale on 22nd April at https://robin-hill.com/woodland-sessions/.
Russell Watson has a habit of pulling out 45 mins before he’s due to perform. Good luck.
Strewth,l thought Will Young’s exciting appearance last year was the very epitome of barrel scrapings,but judging by this latest extravaganza l was clearly off the mark.