Rag’n’Bone Man will headline another Southampton Summer Sessions gig next year as the popular event returns to Guildhall Square in 2025. 

Known for his commanding stage presence and soulful vocals, Rag’n’Bone Man joins The Stranglers and Simple Minds on the bill for the series of gigs, supported  by British Americana sensation Elles Bailey on Friday June 13, 2025.

Tickets for the dates, which will also include UB40 ft. Ali Campbell supported by Bitty McLean and Pato Banton on Sunday June 15, will go on sale on Friday. 

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Hailing from East Sussex, Rag’n’Bone Man broke onto the scene in 2016 with his powerful single Human, blending blues and hip hop with raw emotion. His live performances have captivated audiences across sold-out arenas and major festivals worldwide.

His debut album Human went four times platinum and earned him a BRIT Award, followed by his 2021 album Life by Misadventure, which debuted at number one on the UK charts with hits like Anywhere Away From Here and All You Ever Wanted.

Rag’n’Bone Man's recently released album ‘What Do You Believe In?’ has climbed into the top three of the charts, showcasing his evolving sound, and is set to be a highlight of his upcoming performance in Southampton. 

Award-winning British Americana and Roots artist, Elles Bailey, who recently released her fourth studio album Beneath the Neon Glow, hitting number 12 in the Official Album Charts and topped the UK Blues and Americana Charts.

Bailey has performed with legends like Van Morrison and Jools Holland, played iconic slots at Glastonbury and Kew the Music, and is set to kick off a UK tour this autumn before she heads to Summer Sessions.

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Bringing boundless reggae cheer, UB40 ft. Ali Campbell is set to deliver an unforgettable performance powered by the iconic voice that helped UB40 achieve over 70 million record sales and more than fifty UK chart hits. Ali Campbell, a founding member of the legendary Birmingham band, remains committed to honouring UB40’s rich legacy, which began 45 years ago. Fans can expect a lively set filled with beloved classics including Red, Red Wine and Kingston Town. 

 

Joining UB40 ft. Ali Campbell is the talented Bitty McLean, celebrated for his smooth vocal style and mid-'90s chart hits like It Keeps Rainin' and Dedicated to the One I Love. Opening the day will be reggae favourite Pato Banton, known for Baby Come Back. 

(Image: Cuffe & Taylor) The 2025 dates follow the inaugural Southampton Summer Sessions, one of five locations across England and Wales for the hugely successful live event series.

Throughout June and July 2024, TK Maxx Presents: Southampton Summer Sessions attracted more than 26,000 visitors to the city over the various events.

Artists included Tom Jones, Madness, Loyle Carner, Nile Rodgers and CHIC, Kaiser Chiefs and more. 

Tickets will be on general sale on Friday from smmrsessions.com and ticketmaster.co.uk