London's legendary music venue, 100 Club, situated on Oxford street, is hosting a remarkable line-up of free gigs, teaming up with heritage brand, Converse for the Represent musical summer series.
The series of concerts will see the likes of Paul Weller, Nas, Spiritualized, Plan B, Santigold, SBTRKT and Toots And The Maytals headlining the iconic venue between 30th July and 10th August, with a huge variety of acts supporting each night.
The concerts aim to celebrate the musical diversity of London's 100 Club - the longest running popular music venue in the world! The free concert series will present nine gigs, featuring a total of 45 notable artists who have helped shape the global music landscape of the past, present and future.
Since its inception in 1942, the 100 Club has been famed for its democratic celebration of music of all genres. Following in this spirit, 'Represent' has put together its widest roster of artists to date, giving UK fans a unique chance to see their favorite acts in an intimate setting.
Tickets can be won for these exclusive and intimate shows though a ballot on Converse’s website. All you have to do is pick the three gigs you most want to see and you're in with a chance! I have in fact already entered my selections, with August 7th, 8th and 9th my preferred choices - come on Wet Nuns!
However, if you're not in the UK, all the concerts will be streamed live through the Converse Facebook page.
The line up so far is:
- July 30 – Plan B, L Marshall, Jacob Banks, Yuna
- July 31 – UK Subs, Discharge, Anti-Nowhere League, Goldblade, Ed Tudor Pole, Dumbjaw
- August 1st – Paul Weller, Spiritualized, Japandroids, 2:54, Towns
- August 2nd – Very Special Guest, The Bots, Savages, Swiss Lips
- August 6th – SBTRKT, Rudimental, John Talabot, Man Without Country
- August 7th – Santigold, Django Django, Best Coast, Citizens!, Friends
- August 8th – Toots & the Maytals, Natty, The Heatwave, Janice Graham Band
- August 9th – Overkill, Pulled Apart By Horses, The Safety Fire, Wet Nuns
- August 10th – Nas, Kano, Speech Debelle, Spoek Mathambo, Children Of The Night
"CONVERSE AND THE 100 CLUB SHARE A PASSION FOR MUSIC. OUR PARTNERSHIP REUNITES THE CLUB WITH A GENERATION WHO EXPERIENCED HISTORY INSIDE ITS WALLS, INTRODUCES IT TO A NEW GENERATION AND BRINGS THE BEST MUSIC TO ITS LEGENDARY STAGE!"