Elbow have confirmed they will headline a major outdoor concert this summer in the beautiful grounds of Audley End House & Gardens, one of English Heritage’s most prestigious historic country estates, on Saturday 13 August. The multi-platinum selling alternative rock outfit will head to Saffron Walden in Essex for a one-off show featuring the band’s biggest anthems along with new material from their critically acclaimed 2021 album ‘Flying Dream 1.’

Acclaimed Sheffield songsmith Richard Hawley will be joining them as special guest for this superb musical evening.

The concert is part of Heritage Live, a unique annual concert series that brings world-famous artists to some of the most beautiful landmarks in the country. Past concerts have taken place on the grounds of stately homes such as Kenwood on Hampstead Heath, Englefield House in Berkshire and Queen’s House in Greenwich.

Heritage Live Organiser Giles Cooper said:

“It’s been an ambition of us all at Heritage Live to stage a show for this iconic band and Audley End will provide the most spectacular setting for what will undoubtedly be a night to remember. We can’t wait!”

Elbow are undoubtedly one of Britain’s most loved and respected bands. After earning early support from the late John Peel with their debut EP Noisebox, Elbow’s popularity soared. Over the past two decades, the Mancunians have released numerous no.1 albums, most notably their 2008 Mercury Prize-winning effort ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’, a platinum-selling record that opened the floodgates for further accolades, including an NME Award, Mojo Award, BRIT Award and a several Ivor Novello prizes.

Throughout their 30-year history, Elbow’s critical reception has remained impressively consistent. Elbow is the only band to receive four consecutive 9/10 reviews from NME for their first four records and as they released their ninth studio album in November of last year, it became apparent that the group remain at the top of their game.

Praised by Mojo for the “subtle complexity of the music”, ‘Flying Dream 1’ – the follow-up to the band’s chart-topping 2018 LP ‘Giants of All Sizes’ – earned acclaim from critics for its quieter and more contemplative sound which, according to The Observer, “demands to be listened to”.

As a live band, Elbow is hard to beat. Their 2011 Glastonbury performance on the Pyramid stage is widely regarded as one of the best in the festival’s history. The band have since toured the world, earning a reputation for their euphoric live performances that continue to captivate audiences.

Fans of Elbow can expect to hear new material from the band’s recent works along with anthemic hits from their back catalogue such as ‘One Day Like This’, ‘Grounds for Divorce’ and ‘Open Arms’.

Richard Hawley will join Elbow as very Special Guest.

As a solo artist, Hawley has released nine studio albums, half of which have climbed to the top ten in the Official UK Album Charts.

His most recent 2019 album ‘Further’ reached Number 3 in the UK charts.

The proud Sheffield lad rose to prominence in the 90s as part of The Steel City’s burgeoning indie music scene firstly with Pulp and the Longpigs before embarking on a hugely successful solo career. As a solo artist, songwriter and session musician he has also worked with the likes of Robbie Williams, Tony Christie and Arctic Monkeys and in the course of his 30-plus year career he has been nominated twice for a Mercury Prize and once for a BRIT Award.

Tickets for the show will be available for pre-sale from Wednesday 9th February at 9 am. Pre-sale tickets can be accessed by registering in advance here: Heritagelive.net

For those who Pre-Register, an exclusive Pre-Sale ticket link will be emailed to them.

Any remaining tickets will be released on General Sale here, from 9am, Friday 11^th February:

Heritage Live Tickets | 2021-2022 Festival Dates & Details (ticketmaster.co.uk)