Tinie Tempah and Sophie Ellis Bextor have been revealed as the Friday night headliners for Whitehaven Alive.
Tinie is a London-born rapper and songwriter known for hits including Pass Out and Written in the Stars. With multiple platinum-selling albums and numerous awards including three MOBO Awards, two BRIT Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song, he has become a household name in the UK hip-hop scene.
Sophie Ellis Bextor is a British singer-songwriter known for her infectious pop hits such as Murder on the Dancefloor and Take Me Home. With over six studio albums and numerous top ten singles, she has achieved great success in the music industry. Her kitchen discos during lockdowns were extremely popular.
Supporting acts will be Kendal’s LOWES and Springfield, of Whitehaven.
Whitehaven Alive will include a vibrant event village featuring 70 stalls, offering everything from delicious food to artisan candles and cheeses and global brands such as Porsche. The festival will be a celebration of music, lifestyle, and creativity from September 8 to 10.
Oliver Hodgson, founder and executive director, said: “Whitehaven Alive is proud to welcome Tinie and Sophie Ellis Bextor as our headliners for the Friday night harbourside show. Both artists bring a unique energy and talent that perfectly embodies the spirit of our festival. We can’t wait to see the crowd come alive as they take to the Mitie Main Stage.
“It’s not only a huge win for the festival having two huge names to kick off the festival weekend but it’s also a fantastic opportunity for the local economy. We’re expecting tens of thousands of visitors from outside the area across the weekend who will be staying in hotels and eating out in local restaurants.”
Liz Cannon, an executive director from Alive Entertainment Group, added: “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce such an incredible line-up for Friday night at Whitehaven Alive.
“Tinie and Sophie Ellis Bextor are true icons of the music industry and are sure to deliver a truly unforgettable experience for the festival fans. We’re also excited to welcome LOWES, a fantastic band from Kendal to the stage. Whitehaven Alive is going to be a weekend to remember!”
Executive director Danny Maudling added: “Whitehaven Alive will provide a great platform for local artists to showcase their talent alongside such esteemed artists, such as Tinie and Sophie Ellis Bextor.
“We’re committed to supporting emerging artists and we’ll have a second stage within the event village dedicated to showcasing the best local talent from Cumbria and the surrounding areas. Whitehaven Alive is a celebration of music, culture, and lifestyle and we’re excited to bring people together for an unforgettable weekend.”
Saturday night’s headliners have already been revealed as The Vaccines and Jake Bugg.
