London's most high profile celebration of southern-tinged songwriting, Country 2 Country has announced a series of new stages and after shows. Ticket details below.
Joining the previously announced arena acts - including Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Lady Antebellum - there are assorted supporting showcases happening on 7-8 March.
This year sees the debut of the Sattelite Stage (located behind the sound desk) where four acts will perform over the weekend. The first two announced are The Shires (pictured - a British country duo released on the recently revitalised Decca label) and Sam Hunt, the Georgia based former American footballer whose 'Leave The Night On' was ineasapable last summer.
There will also be 40 performances on pop up stages throughout the O2, including Jon "Whiskey Lullaby" Randall and Jessi "I Can Drive Your Truck" Alexander, as well as recent Radio 2 favourite Ward Thomas.
Perhaps most excitingly of all the WM Jazz Club is being redubbed 'The Saloon' for the weekend and will feature a Under The Apple Tree sessions with Willie Nelson's songwriter of choice Kimmie Rhodes.To complete the night there are also afterparties (with special guests) at Brooklyn Bowl each night.
Note: anyone throughout the entire evening who quotes "That's My Kind Of Night" ironically should really reconsider.
Tickets are on sale now for Country 2 Country. Buy tickets here.
