“A kaleidoscopic musical landscape” – The Guardian
London’s brightest new festival, Citadel, opened its gates to a sunny Victoria Park this lunchtime, welcoming guests to the ultimate summer Sunday – packed with music, food, sports, comedy, theatre and more.
As the park gears up for a headline set from Icelandic post-rockers Sigur Rós, plus Caribou, Lianne La Havas, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and more, Victoria Park is awash with activities to discover on site.
From live music provided by Communion, Soundcrash, Fabric Sunday Sessions and beyond, to dining and drinking courtesy of London’s finest food institutions, with workshops and classes provided by The Indytute, wellbeing and yoga, enriching talks and debates at the Sunday Papers Live, to mischievous games at Sunday Sports Day via Rock N’ Roller Skate and theatre, performances and comedy…there’s a wealth of creativity and community to explore in the Park.
Bringing the broadsheets to life with talks, debates (and Bloody Mary’s) are Sunday Papers Live – the World News presented by Frontline Club, UK News with Pen International, Business with Akala, Sport with Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, Culture with Sofar Sounds, Style with i-D and Travel with John Hudson.
Old Vic New Voices, Les Femmes Circus and Underbelly are also on hand throughout the day offering spellbinding theatre, hilarious comedy and plenty of swing and folk dancing at the Meadow Stage.
The perfect summer Sunday isn’t complete without a long, languid lunch and Citadel is proud to offer ticketed (sold out) feasts from Stephen Harris and The Sportsman. Fresh from their recent ‘Restaurant of the Year 2016’ win, Citadel is the first time Stephen’s offering has been brought outside of his native pub in Whitstable. Also on hand offering food and drink are some of London’s hottest food institutions, including: DF / Mexico, Mr Bao, Bubbledogs, Voodoo Rays, Anna Maes, Le Bun, Smokestak, BIRD and many more.
There’s even more to experience in the Park, with The Braid Bar and Paperself joining a previously announced selection of Fashion & Beauty boutiques. Furthermore, The Idler Academy, the literary learning offshoot of the esteemed Notting Hill bookstore, have brought their special boutique bookshop onsite.
London’s foremost one dayer, Citadel is a reflection and celebration of a city that has so much to sing about.
More info on www.citadelfestival.com
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LIVE MUSIC
MAIN STAGE
Sigur Rós
Caribou
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Calexico
Cat’s Eyes
Susanne Sundfør
Cosmic Strip
COMMUNION
in association w/ DIY
Lianne La Havas
Matt Corby
Matthew & the Atlas
Billie Marten
Rukhsana Merrise
Gillbanks
James Canty
SOUNDCRASH
in association w/ last.fmBattles
Submotion Orchestra
GoGo Penguin
Tinariwen
Beardyman
Maribou State
Akala
FABRIC: SUNDAY SESSIONS
Andrew Weatherall
Jazzanova DJ Set – 20 Years On The Decks
The 2 Bears
Pedestrian
CORONA SUNSETS
Honne
Friendly Fires DJ
Kindness DJ
Cal Jader & Spiritual South
Nick The Record & John Gómez
Throwing Shade
Whilk & Misky
Rat On The Roof
KOPPARBERG URBAN FOREST
ISLAND
Pierce Brothers
Flyte
Dagny
Axel Flovent
Boxed In
Palace Winter
JOSE CUERVO TEQUILA TOWN
Disco Bloodbath
Andy Smith
The Mighty Zaf (Love Vinyl)
Russ Jones
THE PARK BANDSTAND
Hosted by
Continental Drifts, Global Local & Two For Joy
Folk Singers, Big Brass Bands, Gypsy Beats, Sunday Choirs, World Music & Social Dancing…
& many more from the Best of London’s Grass Roots
Hackney Colliery Band
The John Langan Band
Barbarella’s Bang Bang
Immigrant Swing
Chaps Choir
Bring Your Own Brass
Cut A Shine
Swing Patrol
DINING & DRINKING
SUNDAY FEASTING
W/ STEPHEN HARRIS FROM THE SPORTSMAN
Long Table Banquets & Grand Dining
Crab, carrot & hollandaise
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Charred maple cured pork loin, cabbage salad, chorizo sauce & warm new potato salad
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Pot roast red cabbage w/ apple & mustard (v)
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Jasmine tea junket w/ summer berries
1pm & 4pm, £35
THE FINEST NAMES IN FOOD
Mr Bao, Patty & Bun, Bubbledogs,
Bird, Voodoo Ray’s, DF Mexico
Anna Mae’s, Buddha Bowl, Le Bun, Mama’s Jerk, Popdogs, Smokestak, The Cheese Truck, The Duck Truck & much more
DELECTABLE COCKTAILS & BLOODY MARYS
Jose Cuervo Tequila Slushies
Bloody Marys & Passionfruit Collins from Smirnoff & Ales from Sharp’s Brewery
TALKS & DEBATES
Talks, Comedy & Spoken Word
‘SUNDAY PAPERS LIVE’
The broadsheets brought to life, section by section
by writers, rappers, poets & politicians.
WORLD NEWS
Frontline Club
UK NEWS
PEN International
BUSINESS
Akala
SPORT
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
CULTURE
Sofar Sounds present WOWH
STYLE
i-D
TRAVEL
John Hudson
THEATRE & PERFORMANCE
CITADEL COMEDY TENT
‘UNDERBELLY PRESENTS’
Acts TBA
‘CITADEL PRESENTS’
The Best of London’s Thriving Comedy Circuit…
Curated by Fred Ferenczi, Compere Ronnie Rigsby
Dane Baptiste, Sajeela Kershi,
Jollyboat, Yuriko Kotani,
President Obonjo, Philfy Phil Alexander
Sounds Familiar Music Quiz
THE MEADOW STAGE
Theatre from Old Vic New Voices
Explore w/ Secret Adventures
Workshops w/
Folk Dance Remixed & Swing Patrol
Music w/ the Reggae Choir
Performance from Les Femmes Circus
Hoop Hop w/ Charlene the Hoola Queen
SPORTS & LEISURE
SUNDAY SPORTS DAY
Compared by Robin & Partridge
W/ Lost & Found, Volley Ball England, Croquet East, Disco Dodgeball, Non Applicable Dance Company, Marawa’s Majorettes
Badminton Matches, Tug of War Battles, Relay Rum Races, Sock Wrestling, Musical Sack Races, Sticky Limbo Competitions, Wheelbarrow Races,
Swing Olympics, Impromptu Pitch Invasions, Award Ceremonies, Comedy Referees, Special Guest DJs & much, much more…
BUMP ROLLER DISCO
Rock n’ Roller Skate w/ Cherry Cola Club
KIDS & FAMILIES
‘Hackney Playbus’
‘Learn to Be a Superhero – Super Cape-Abilities’
Kids’ Games & Races w/ Arcola Theatre
‘Kids’ Roller Disco’ (12pm – 2pm) / Arts & Crafts / Treasure Hunt
BOUTIQUES & STALLS
Miss Lippy Beauty, In Your Dreams, LoveSpecs
Pop Shop, Mystic Moon, Out of The Ordinary, The Braid Bar, Paperself, Idler Academy Bookshop
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
THE ARTIST STUDIO
In Partnership w/ The Indytute
Wild Life Drawing Classes
‘Eat Your Art’ Painting
‘I Make Knots’ Jewellery Workshop
Screen Printing & more…
RELAXATION & WELLBEING
Mass Park Yoga w/ Stretch
Head & Shoulder Massage & Therapies
17/07/16