Nashville Meets London Announces 2025 NML Presents!
Shows at The Forge, Anvil Arts
(Nashville, Tennessee – November 14, 2024) Nashville Meets London Presents! (NML Presents!) is thrilled to announce three exciting shows for early 2025, all hosted at The Forge, Anvil Arts in Basingstoke.
These unique events include:
The above shows will begin at 7:45 p.m. at The Forge (Anvil Arts) located at Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR. Tickets for each of the NML Presents! shows at The Forge are available for just £24 per person and can be purchased online at www.anvilarts.org.uk.
As part of the series, Jeff Cohen’s writer’s round on 24 January will be the first in a run of three writer’s rounds that he will be hosting for NML Presents! across the UK with additional performances on:
NML Presents! continues its tradition of celebrating the unique musical connection between Nashville and London by offering audiences unforgettable evenings filled with exceptional performances by artists hailing from both the UK and the US. These remarkable shows feature rising and established artists in an intimate and dynamic setting.
The artists appearing at one or more of the events above include:
Alyssa Bonagura (US) is a Nashville-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has spent a decade crafting a sound that transcends genres. Merging country storytelling with rock ‘n’ roll energy and Brit-pop sensibilities, her music defies categorization. With a unique background that includes a duet with Kenny Rogers at age 10 and a degree from Sir Paul McCartney’s university, Alyssa has collaborated with artists like Jessie James Decker and Steven Tyler.
Ashley Campbell (US), daughter of legendary musician Glen Campbell, started her career playing in her father’s band on international tours. As a solo artist, she’s made her mark in country music with heartfelt songs, most notably her debut single, “Remembering,” written as a tribute to her father. Ashley has performed globally, from China to the O2 Arena in London, and has opened for Kris Kristofferson and the Bellamy Brothers. Known for her musicianship, she has also been highlighted for her banjo skills, featured in Rascal Flatts’ music video for “Banjo.”
Jeff Cohen (US) is a Grammy-nominated, six-time BMI Award-winning songwriter, producer, and publisher based in Nashville and London. His songs have featured on over 20 million albums sold, with more than 100 placements in film and television and over 10 million video games. Jeff has written hits for artists like Evan and Jaron (“Crazy For This Girl”), The Band Perry (“Postcard From Paris”), Big & Rich (“Holy Water”), The Shires (“I See Stars,” “1000 Hallelujahs”), Laura Bell Bundy (“Giddy On Up”), and many more. His work has also been showcased in popular TV shows (Paw Patrol, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill) and films (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Stuart Little 2, Aquamarine). Jeff has collaborated on major commercials, including Samsung’s holiday campaign and Timex Watches. In addition to his successful solo work, he is the founder of Pancho’s Lament, whose single “All The Light” was a recent CMT feature. Jeff also serves on the board of the NSAI and Inspired Nation Foundation. Previously, he worked at BMI, helping develop artists like Jeff Buckley, Spin Doctors, and Wilco.
Jonny Morgan (UK) is an indie singer-songwriter with a passion for ambient and emotive music, drawing inspiration from artists like The War On Drugs and Ray LaMontagne. Originally from the South West of England, Jonny’s unique style reflects a blend of British and American influences. After an extended stay in the U.S. in 2022, he’s now based in London, preparing his debut album with Grammy-nominated producer Jonas Westling. His music resonates with fans of country and roots, blending emotional depth and storytelling. Whispering Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2 described Jonny as “a musician with that indefinable something special.”
Kezia Gill (UK), a singer-songwriter from Nottingham, has been captivating audiences for over 15 years. Coming from a rich musical heritage with Irish roots, she was introduced to performing by her father, a professional musician. Influenced by folk, country, rock, and blues, Kezia’s unique sound blends these genres seamlessly. Known for her powerful vocals, stage energy, and multi-instrumental talent, she has performed across the UK and internationally in Europe, Australia, and the U.S. Her original songs and distinctive interpretations of classic covers resonate with a wide audience, showcasing her impressive range and personal style.
Sacha Skarbek (UK) is a British Ivor Novello Award two-time winner and Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, film scorer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for writing James Blunt’s hit singles “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover” as well as Miley Cyrus’ hit song “Wrecking Ball.” Sasha Skarbek has worked with artists such as Adele, Lana Del Rey, Tears for Fears, Duffy, and many more. Sacha is a classically trained musician taught by distinguished pianist Ronald Smith. He received music scholarships to Northbourne Park and The King’s School, Canterbury. After graduating from the University of Oxford with a degree in music, Sacha was musical director and keyboard player for Jon Bon Jovi, Neneh Cherry, Beverley Knight, and Alisha’s Attic. Sacha scored and supervised the music for the award-winning documentary film For No Good Reason (2012), starring Johnny Depp. He also scored and collaborated with James Walsh on the soundtrack music for a film of Chuck Palahniuk’s Lullaby.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway, in collaboration with Peter Conway Management, the Nashville-based agency The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about Nashville Meets London, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), and Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon).
CONTACT:
Christy Walker-Watkins – AristoPR – 615-269-7071 – Christy@aristomedia.com
Hayley Clawson – AristoPR – 615-269-7071 – Hayley@aristomedia.com
Two Nights of NML Presents! Featuring Kristian Bush, Jeff Cohen, Ben Earle, Jade Helliwell, and Kezia Gill Streaming Live TONIGHT and TOMORROW via Volume.com
Stream tonight’s show HERE; Stream tomorrow’s show HERE
(Nashville, Tennessee – August 27, 2024) Nashville Meets London is excited to announce that two nights of “NML Presents!” will stream live for free via Volume.com. Tonight, August 27, Jeff Cohen appears alongside guest writers Kristian Bush, Ben Earle, and Kezia Gill, starting at 8 p.m. GMT | 3 p.m. ET. Stream tonight’s performances here. Tomorrow, August 28, don’t miss Kristian Bush with special guest Jade Helliwell, streaming live here. All performances will be live from PizzaExpress (Holborn).
Nashville Meets London has partnered with Volume.com, the official livestream provider for this event. Volume is more than just a platform—it’s a cornerstone of a thriving ecosystem where artists can flourish and grow their presence. The platform has been diligently expanding its library, attracting a growing roster of shows, artists, podcasters, and venues.
Viewers can enjoy a variety of performances and discussions through select on-demand streams, including Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, Chris Shiflett’s Shred with Shifty episodes featuring Blues extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa, Brent Mason, John Osborne, and more. Volume has also featured events like The BMG/BBR CMA Pre-Party with Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and others, as well as Warren Haynes Christmas Jam with Slash, Phil Lesh, Tyler Childers, Gov’t Mule, and more.
In an evolving music landscape, venues such as Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley, The Basement East, and West Hollywood’s Troubadour have embraced Volume Livestreams to keep live music vibrant and accessible. This trend is gaining momentum, with more venues expected to join, signaling a new chapter in the music scene.
To access recent livestreams, visit Volume.com/featured-videos. Tune in at your convenience to experience these events and sign up for upcoming broadcasts.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway, in collaboration with Peter Conway Management, the Nashville-based agency The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen. PizzaExpress Live, with its state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting, is the ideal venue for this exceptional series of events.
NML Presents! continues to bring country music to London, all while celebrating the enduring partnership between the UK and Nashville.
For more information about Nashville Meets London, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
For more information about Volume, visit www.volume.com.
NML Presents Two Ways Home, Shea Rafferty,
and Jonny Morgan for July Residency
Hosted by CountryLine Radio’s Matt Spracklen, NML Presents set for Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the iconic PizzaExpress in Holborn, London
Purchase Tickets Here
(Nashville, Tennessee – June 28, 2023) Nashville Meets London (NML) is thrilled to announce the lineup for its highly anticipated July residency, NML Presents at PizzaExpress (Holborn). This extraordinary event will feature three remarkable artists who have been making waves in the UK country scene. Set to perform are the award-winning Anglo-Austrian duo, Two Ways Home, the talented Northern Ireland singer-songwriter, Shea Rafferty, and indie Singer/Songwriter, Jonny Morgan.
Since its inception in 2016, Nashville Meets London has fostered a special relationship with Two Ways Home, making their inclusion in this residency a testament to their incredible talent and enduring partnership. With their distinct sound and captivating stage presence, Two Ways Home has garnered widespread acclaim and solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with in the country music scene.
Joining Two Ways Home is the Northern Ireland sensation, Shea Rafferty. With his second album, ‘Making History,’ Shea has caught the attention of media outlets and music enthusiasts alike. His heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies have earned him a devoted following, establishing him as a rising star.
Jonny Morgan’s inclusion in this residency is a testament to his undeniable talent and the unique musical experience he offers. Hailing from the South West of England and drawing inspiration from artists such as The War On Drugs, Ray LaMontagne, and David Ramirez, Jonny’s unashamed passion for ambient, emotive music shines through in his captivating performances. With his transatlantic sound, influenced by his love for country and roots music from both sides of the Atlantic, Jonny has carved a distinct niche for himself in the industry.
Adding to the excitement, the show will be hosted by presenter on CountryLine Radio, Matt Spracklen.
The show will take place on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the iconic PizzaExpress in Holborn, London. Nestled in a vibrant and intimate setting, PizzaExpress will provide the perfect backdrop for this sensational evening of live music. Tickets are available for £20 per person and can be purchased online here.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit here or contact the venue directly.
The July NML Presents follows the successful debut of Nashville Meets London’s event, “Country Goes Global.” Held in collaboration with Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, NML showcased a diverse lineup of Country artists representing different countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, and more. The event was free and open to the public, creating an inclusive and accessible celebration for all. “Country Goes Global” strives to foster growth in the global Country music industry by offering opportunities and support to talented artists.
2023 marks the triumphant 6th Anniversary Year of NML Presents and PizzaExpress proudly continues to serve as the cherished home for this extraordinary event since its inception. Over the years, NML Presents has showcased an exceptional lineup of talented artists. The stage has been graced by remarkable performers including Alyssa Bonagura, American Young, Elles Bailey, Robbie Cavanagh, Julia Cole, Noah Guthrie, Holloway Road, Angie K, Kevin McGuire, Jake Morrell, Morgan Myles, Raintown, Tebey, and an extensive roster of other incredible acts. Each artist has brought their unique musical artistry to the forefront, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of fans.
As NML Presents! celebrates its 6th Anniversary Year, the unwavering commitment to showcasing exceptional talent remains stronger than ever. The stage is set, and anticipation fills the air as NML prepares to deliver another unforgettable night of music and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Nashville Meets London.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen, in collaboration with PizzaExpress Live. Each show features two rising country music artists, one from the UK and one from the US or another territory. Located at 99 High Holborn in London, PizzaExpress Live is an intimate space for the best in live entertainment and features a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting.
About Two Ways Home: Two Ways Home is an Anglo-Austrian duo comprising Isabella MaK from Vienna and Lewis Fowler from Gloucestershire. As accomplished songwriters, they seamlessly blend captivating melodies, rich harmonies, and edgy guitars, crafting a unique fusion of folk/rock with a country twist. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lady A, The Lumineers, and Fleetwood Mac, Two Ways Home has cultivated a sound that resonates with a diverse audience. Formed in 2014, the duo has steadily built a loyal following in the British Country/Americana scene. Their debut EP, released in 2015, marked the beginning of their musical journey, and they have since become revered favorites. Two Ways Home has graced prestigious stages alongside renowned acts such as Phil Vassar and Ward Thomas, while also leaving a lasting impression at popular festivals like Nashville Meets London and The Long Road. Their exceptional talent has not gone unnoticed within the industry, as evidenced by their consecutive nominations for the Best Duo/Band category at the BCMA Awards in 2021 and 2022. Moreover, Two Ways Home secured the title of Best UK Country Duo at the esteemed Country Music Spotlight Awards in 2020, solidifying their position as an emerging force in the country music landscape.
About Shea Rafferty: The year 2022 marked a monumental breakthrough for singer-songwriter Shea Rafferty. With the release of his second album, ‘Making History’, the Northern Irish musician achieved remarkable milestones and garnered widespread acclaim. Shea’s musical prowess caught the attention of industry influencers, including Matt Spracklen of CountryLine Radio, Iain Anderson of BBC Scotland, and Ralph McLean of BBC Ulster, who lauded his talent. Making waves across the airwaves, Shea Rafferty’s music secured a coveted spot on RTÉ Radio 1’s Recommended List, while ARC Radio provided continuous playlist support. Furthermore, Shea’s accomplishments extended beyond the studio, as he embarked on a highly successful UK tour, captivating audiences at renowned venues such as The 100 Club in London, The Fleece in Bristol, Oran Mor in Glasgow, and Manchester Academy. Under the expert guidance of producer Tim Prottey-Jones, with a notable cameo from Jonny Quinn of Snow Patrol on drums, Shea’s latest album served as a significant milestone in his musical career. Its release acted as a major springboard, propelling Shea Rafferty into the spotlight and leading to his confirmation as one of the headliners at The British Country Music Festival 2023, solidifying his status as an artist on the rise. With his captivating music and undeniable talent, Shea Rafferty continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry, captivating audiences and paving the way for a bright future in the world of country music.
About Jonny Morgan: Jonny Morgan is an indie Singer/Songwriter hailing from the South West of England. With an unwavering passion for ambient, emotive music, Jonny draws inspiration from acclaimed artists like The War On Drugs, Ray LaMontagne, and David Ramirez. Having spent a considerable amount of time in the United States, his transatlantic sound is distinctly shaped by his affinity for country and roots music. Currently based in North London, Jonny continues to captivate audiences with his heartfelt and vulnerable songwriting, characterized by the soulful influences of Americana. He is dedicating the majority of his time to recording his upcoming project, titled ‘Glass Half Empty,’ slated for release in summer 2022. Collaborating with Grammy-nominated engineer Jonas Westling and Matt Fury (known for their work with Passenger and Lydia Evangeline), Jonny strives to create a mesmerizing musical experience. This summer, Jonny Morgan is set to grace the stage at notable events, including The Great Escape Festival. Furthermore, he has been invited to perform at the prestigious Americanafest in Nashville this September, solidifying his presence in the industry and allowing his music to reach new heights.
About PizzaExpress Live: PizzaExpress Live presents more than 2000 shows each year across a number of venues, including our brand new venue PizzaExpress Live Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, and our PizzaExpress Live venues in Maidstone and our newest venue Birmingham. There are over 20 restaurants hosting regular music every Thursday from Abbey Road to Manchester, go to The Live Playlist for all venues. Live music has always been an important part of PizzaExpress. Founder Peter Boizot was a jazz lover and constantly sought ways to include music in his restaurants, whether at PizzaExpress branches from the late 1960s, and at his other ventures Pizza on the Park and Kettner’s from the 1970s. The flagship venue at 10 Dean Street, London has hosted internationally acclaimed music since its first ticketed shows in May 1976. A selective list of artists we have worked with over the years includes Gregory Porter, Benny Carter, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, Bill Wyman, Bud Freeman, Monty Alexander, Jamie Cullum, Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Milt Hinton, Van Morrison, Barry Harris, Cybill Shepherd, Melody Gardot, Steve Ross, Art Farmer, Diana Krall, e.s.t., Larry Carlton, Buddy Tate, George Shearing, Adelaide Hall, Benny Waters, Charlie Watts, Mose Allison, Anita O’Day, Doc Cheatham, GoGo Penguin, and many more. PizzaExpress Live is made up of a small team of experienced music industry professionals, always seeking to present the highest quality music in intimate venues – all topped off with great pizza!
Country Goes Global: A Celebration of
International Country Music at Wildhorse Saloon
(Nashville, TN – May 18, 2023) Wildhorse Saloon, with support from Nashville Meets London, is proud to announce Country Goes Global.
Taking place from June 9 to June 11, 2023, at the iconic Wildhorse Saloon, located in the heart of downtown Nashville (120 2nd Ave. N., Nashville, Tennessee), the three-day showcase series will host an extraordinary lineup of talented Country artists from around the world, representing the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, and beyond.
Throughout the three days, Wildhorse Saloon will come alive with the vibrant sounds of Essex County (United Kingdom), Tayler Holder (United States), Levi Hummon (United States), Callum Kerr (Scotland), Brett Kissel (Canada), Sasha McVeigh (United Kingdom), QUEEVA (Ireland), Lydia Sutherland (Canada), and Track45 (United States).
Country Goes Global aims to transcend borders and bring together artists from different territories, paying homage to the rich diversity of Country music. FREE and open to the public, the event series will offer an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts, blending top-notch talent from around the world and bridging the gap between continents.
From 2-5 p.m. CT each day, audiences can enjoy captivating performances that capture the heart and soul of the genre. In addition to artist performances, fans will have the opportunity to line dance, cool down from the summer heat, and indulge in the diverse menu offerings of Wildhorse Saloon.
Established in 2016, Nashville Meets London (NML) has grown into an international entertainment brand that supports the globalization of Americana and Country music. As the producer of this year’s event, Wildhorse Saloon and NML are thrilled to collaborate to provide opportunities and support for talented artists while driving the growth of the Country music industry on a global scale.
Nashville Meets London Presents! To Feature Katy Hurt and
Special Guest Dave Sutherland at PizzaExpress Live! on February 22
(Nashville, Tenn. – Jan. 23, 2023) – Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the lineup for its upcoming NML Presents at PizzaExpress Live! (Holborn). On Wednesday, February 22, the much-anticipated show will feature Katy Hurt and special guest Dave Sutherland. CountryLine Radio host, Matt Spracklen will compere the event, which marks the first concert of the 2023 NML residency.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are £18.00, and only a limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are available for purchase at www.pizzaexpresslive.com. Other upcoming dates for the NML Presents Monthly series are March 22, April 19, May 24, June 21, and July 19.
BCMA nominee, Katy Hurt, has won accolades such as the UK Country Music Spotlight Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Best EP, Best Song, and Best Video and played at major festivals such as Country 2 Country at the O2 Arena, Pilton Party on Glastonbury’s famed Pyramid Stage and the Isle of Wight festival. Hurt’s latest two singles, “Sounds Good In A Bar” and “Wish I Could Give You Up,” went to #1 on the UK iTunes charts on the day of release and were subsequently added to rotation on CBC and SiriusXM and playlisted on Amazon Music. With nearly a million global streams, Hurt has emerged as one of the most prominent artists from the UK country music scene and recently garnered the attention of Canadian-based music group, Johnson Talent Management (JTM), which recently led to the signing of a worldwide management deal.
London-based Americana/Country singer-songwriter Dave Sutherland is an accomplished performer and was awarded UK Male Country Singer of the Year at The UK Country Music Awards. Sutherland’s latest album, Last Drop of Empty, was released to worldwide critical acclaim and produced two Top 5 singles. It was voted Runner Up UK Americana Album of the Year by the readers of Americana UK and nominated for UK Country Album of the Year at the UK Country Music Awards.
2023 marks the 6th Anniversary Year of NML Presents! and PizzaExpress has been the home of NML Presents! since its formation. Artists that have appeared at NML Presents! include Alyssa Bonagura, American Young, Elles Bailey,Alyssa Bonagura, Julia Cole, Noah Guthrie, Holloway Road, Angie K, Kevin McGuire, Jake Morrell, Morgan Myles, Raintown, Tebey, and many more.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen, in collaboration with PizzaExpress Live. Each show features two rising country music artists, one from the UK and one from the US or another territory. Located at 99 High Holborn in London, PizzaExpress Live is an intimate space for the best in live entertainment and features a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting.
About PizzaExpress Live: PizzaExpress Live presents more than 2000 shows each year across a number of venues, including our brand new venue PizzaExpress Live Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, and our PizzaExpress Live venues in Maidstone and our newest venue Birmingham. There are over 20 restaurants hosting regular music every Thursday from Abbey Road to Manchester, go to The Live Playlist for all venues. Live music has always been an important part of PizzaExpress. Founder Peter Boizot was a jazz lover and constantly sought ways to include music in his restaurants, whether at PizzaExpress branches from the late 1960s, and at his other ventures Pizza on the Park and Kettner’s from the 1970s. The flagship venue at 10 Dean Street, London has hosted internationally acclaimed music since its first ticketed shows in May 1976. A selective list of artists we have worked with over the years includes Gregory Porter, Benny Carter, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, Bill Wyman, Bud Freeman, Monty Alexander, Jamie Cullum, Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Milt Hinton, Van Morrison, Barry Harris, Cybill Shepherd, Melody Gardot, Steve Ross, Art Farmer, Diana Krall, e.s.t., Larry Carlton, Buddy Tate, George Shearing, Adelaide Hall, Benny Waters, Charlie Watts, Mose Allison, Anita O’Day, Doc Cheatham, GoGo Penguin, and many more. PizzaExpress Live is made up of a small team of experienced music industry professionals, always seeking to present the highest quality music in intimate venues – all topped off with great pizza!
Nashville Meets London Music Festival Returns Next Week (Aug. 24 and 25) with Highly Anticipated Lineup in Trinity Buoy Wharf – Tickets Here
Limited Number of Tickets Left for NML River Cruise, to be held Aug. 19; To Feature Acoustic Performances by Kyle Daniel and Vicki Manser, and a set by DJ Hish
Partners with CountryLine; Offering NML with
premium CountryLine+ Membership Offer (Code: NML22)
(Nashville, Tenn. – August 18, 2022) Nashville Meets London (NML) returns with this year’s 2022 Music Festival lineup, including Priscilla Block, Shy Carter, The Wandering Hearts, Candi Carpenter, Ruthie Collins, Sarah Darling, Manny Blu, Kyle Daniel, Matt Hodges, Tebey, Essex County, and Arbor North.
The NML Music Festival will be held on August 24 and 25, 2022, in a new location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars. The festival will feature performances by 12 artists, with six sets scheduled for each day. Performances will be held between 4-11 p.m. on both days. DJ Hish will perform in between sets, while presenter, Matt Spracklen, will compère the event.
Just days before the festival, on August 19, NML will host the NML Country Music River Cruise with support from PizzaExpress Live! The NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances by Kyle Daniel and Vicki Manser, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by presenter Matt Spracklen. A private NML Opening Reception will also be held on August 22 at PizzaExpress (Holborn) and will feature performances by Manny Blu, Robbie Cavanaugh, Matt Hodges, and Harriet Rose.
The NML Country Music River Cruise will embark at Bankside Pier at 19.00 and depart at 19:30. Live performances will kick off at 20:00, with DJ Hish kicking off his set at 21:00. The boat disembarks at 23:15. Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and are available for £45 per person. Limited VIP table packages for eight people are also available at £560. Tickets for the NML River Cruise and the NML Music Festival are available for purchase through the Pizza Express Box Office at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival.
Tickets for the music festival will also be available for purchase on-site up until the point when the event is sold out. This year’s festival event will have a limited capacity; therefore, anyone that wants to attend is encouraged to buy tickets early. Tickets for the festival are £34 per person (including the booking fee) for each day. A limited number of VIP tickets, including entry to the festival, access to a private/VIP space with a private bar, an artist meet and greet area, tickets to other NML events, and more, are also available.
Festival event attendees can travel to the festival site, Trinity Buoy Wharf, by catching the Jubilee Line or DLR to Canning Town station, then taking a 10-minute walk to the venue. Other options include taking an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from Central London to a drop-off location that has been arranged with Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier; taking the DLR to East India station, followed by a 10-minute walk, Number 277 bus, alighting at the Town Hall on the north side of East India (DLR) station; or the D3 bus to Orchard Place. Parking on-site is not available. Anyone interested in using Uber Boat by Thames Clippers for transport to the venue will be required to purchase their ticket in advance here. The stop will be between Greenwich and North Greenwich Piers.
In its seventh year, the NML Music Festival has become a summer staple for Country and Americana music fans. Festival performances will be held indoors at Trinity Buoy Wharf’s event space and will feature artists representing the U.S. and the U.K A limited number of tickets will be available, including ticketing packages that provide additional perks, entry into special events, and exclusive access. Additional information on tickets and event packages providing enhanced experiences will be released in the coming weeks.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is nestled between Royal Victoria Dock, Canning Town, and Poplar, not far from Canary Wharf, and is an enclave for arts and cultural activities. Located along England’s longest-running river, River Thames, the area represents the charm, character, and space of a former buoy manufacturing site in an exclusive riverside location. Trinity Buoy Wharf has kept its unique allure as a center for studio and gallery space, a pier, boat club, school, rehearsal rooms, three enormous sustainable and colorful Container City buildings, and dining options, such as The Orchard. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars.
Throughout the festival, fans will have options, including listening to music or retreating to the venue’s terrace to enjoy the surrounding outdoor seating areas nestled among artistic backdrops and expansive river views. Food trucks and fully staffed bars will also be on-site, offering diverse food and drink options.
Unlike past years when the two-day music event was held on Saturday and Sunday, NML 22 will be held during the evenings on Wednesday and Thursday due to the venue’s availability and the promoter’s effort not to interfere with other surrounding events.
Nashville Meets London could not be made possible without the significant role played by its partners and supporters, which include Pizza Express, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Hills Balfour, and Hablo.
Nashville Meets London is also proud to partner with CountryLine, the must-have app for country music fans. CountryLine is the best of Nashville – music videos, artist interviews, sessions, concerts, film, and TV. Download the app, then click here to create your free account and start living your best country life. Superfans will want the premium CountryLine+ membership, which is half price with code NML22.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival; the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Nashville Meets London is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Promotions Ltd, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about NML, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
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About Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf is a creative site in Docklands developed and managed by Urban Space Management Ltd. Home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues, and Container City™ Buildings. Since Urban Space Management took over this vacant site in 1998, Trinity Buoy Wharf has seen a stream of artists, photographers, designer-makers, web designers, and small businesses settle in its low-cost workspaces and studios. Home to a thriving creative community of over 500 people, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a base for English National Opera, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Faraday School, The Big Draw, and The Prince’s Foundation, to name a few. Trinity Buoy Wharf is a place with studios for people in the creative industries, workspace for people who work to provide transportation on the river, classrooms for education, indoor and outdoor spaces for arts events, and a wide range of activities from conferences to product launches.
Nashville Meets London to Offer 100 Tennessee Fields Ticket-holders Free Entry into Nashville Meets London Each Day
Show Proof of Purchase and Claim NML Festival Ticket Here
(Nashville, Tennessee – July 15, 2022) Due to the recent cancellation of the Tennessee Fields music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) organizers have announced they will offer free entry into the NML Music Festival to 100 Tennessee Fields ticket-holders daily.
NML Co-Founder, Peter Conway, shared, “There is a lot of talk about our country music community being a family. And as promoters, we are very saddened to learn about the demise of our great friend Georgie’s ‘Tennessee Fields (TF)’ festival. We know the time, money, and energy Georgie has expended over the last few years in putting the festival on – thus a sad loss to the Country festival calendar. 2022 is proving to be a tough year for all promoters. Thus, the NML team will be delighted to host a limited number of Tennessee Fields ticket holders (100 per night) free of charge to either one of our two-day festival (24/25 August) on a first-come basis.”
Interested parties can claim their NML ticket by submitting their name, point of contact, and proof of purchase (to Tennessee Fields) here.
The NML Music Festival will be held on August 24 and 25, 2022, in a new location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. This year’s dynamic lineup includes Priscilla Block, Shy Carter, The Wandering Hearts, Candi Carpenter, Ruthie Collins, Manny Blu, Kyle Daniel, Sarah Darling, Essex County, Matt Hodges, Arbor North, and Tebey.
The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars. The festival will feature performances by 12 artists, with six sets scheduled for each day. Performances will be held between 4-11 p.m. on both days. DJ Hish will perform in between sets, while Absolute Radio Country host, Matt Spracklen, will compère the event.
Event attendees can travel to the festival site, Trinity Buoy Wharf, by catching the Jubilee Line or DLR to Canning Town station, then taking a 10-minute walk to the venue. Other options include taking an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from Central London to a drop-off location that has been arranged with Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier; taking the DLR to East India station, followed by a 10-minute walk, Number 277 bus, alighting at the Town Hall on the north side of East India (DLR) station; or the D3 bus to Orchard Place. Parking on site is not available. Anyone interested in using Uber Boat by Thames Clipper for transport to the venue will be required to purchase their ticket in advance here. The stop will be between Greenwich and North Greenwich Piers.
Unlike past years when the two-day music event was held on Saturday and Sunday, NML 22 will be held during the evenings on Wednesday and Thursday night due to the venue’s availability and the promoter’s effort to not interfere with other surrounding events.
On August 19, NML will host the NML Country Music River Cruise just days before the festival, with support from PizzaExpress Live! The NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances by Kyle Daniel and Vicki Manser, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by Absolute Radio Country presenter Matt Spracklen. Tickets for the NML River Cruise and the NML Music Festival are extremely limied and available for purchase through the Pizza Express Box Office at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival. This year’s festival event will have a limited capacity; therefore, anyone that wants to attend is encouraged to buy tickets early. Tickets for the festival are £34 per person (including booking fee) for each day. A limited number of VIP tickets that include entry to the festival, access to a private/VIP space with a private bar, entry to an artist meet and greet area, tickets to other NML events, and more, are also available.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival, the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Nashville Meets London is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Promotions Ltd, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about NML, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook(@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
Sign-up for the Nashville Meets London mailing list, please do so at www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.
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About Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf is a creative site in Docklands developed and managed by Urban Space Management Ltd. Home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues, and Container City™ Buildings. Since Urban Space Management took over this vacant site in 1998, Trinity Buoy Wharf has seen a stream of artists, photographers, designer-makers, web designers, and small businesses settle in its low-cost workspaces and studios. Home to a thriving creative community of over 500 people, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a base for English National Opera, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Faraday School, The Big Draw, and The Prince’s Foundation, to name a few. Trinity Buoy Wharf is a place with studios for people in the creative industries, workspace for people who work to provide transportation on the river, classrooms for education, indoor and outdoor spaces for arts events, and a wide range of activities from conferences to product launches.
The Wandering Hearts, Tebey, Essex County, and Matt Hodges Added
to Nashville Meets London (NML) Music Festival Lineup
Kaitlyn Baker, Robbie Cavanaugh, and Matt Hodges to Appear at Opening Reception on Aug. 22
(Nashville, Tenn. – July 13, 2022) Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the next round of performers added to the 2022 Music Festival lineup: The Wandering Hearts, Tebey, Essex County, and Matt Hodges. The newly added talent joins the list of dynamic performers set to perform across the two days, which includes previously announced artists Priscilla Block, Shy Carter, Candi Carpenter, Ruthie Collins, Sarah Darling, Manny Blu, Kyle Daniel, and Arbor North.
Additionally, NML organizers have announced performers set to appear at the NML Opening Reception. Kaitlyn Baker, Robbie Cavanaugh, and Matt Hodges are set to perform during a private NML Opening Reception to be held on August 22 at PizzaExpress (Holborn).
The NML Music Festival will be held on August 24 and 25, 2022, in a new location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars. The festival will feature performances by 12 artists, with six sets scheduled for each day. Performances will be held between 4-11 p.m. on both days. DJ Hish will perform in between sets, while Absolute Radio Country host, Matt Spracklen, will compère the event. More talent will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets for the NML River Cruise and the NML Music Festival are available for purchase through the Pizza Express Box Office at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival. This year’s festival event will have a limited capacity; therefore, anyone that wants to attend is encouraged to buy tickets early. Tickets for the festival are £34 per person (including the booking fee) for each day. A limited number of VIP tickets that include entry to the festival, access to a private/VIP space with a private bar, entry to an artist meet and greet area, tickets to other NML events, and more, are also available.
Event attendees can travel to the festival site, Trinity Buoy Wharf, by catching the Jubilee Line or DLR to Canning Town station, then taking a 10-minute walk to the venue. Other options include taking an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from Central London to a drop-off location that has been arranged with Trinity Buoy Wharf Pier; taking the DLR to East India station, followed by a 10-minute walk, Number 277 bus, alighting at the Town Hall on the north side of East India (DLR) station; or the D3 bus to Orchard Place. Parking on-site is not available. Anyone interested in using Uber Boat by Thames Clipper for transport to the venue will be required to purchase their ticket in advance here. The stop will be between Greenwich and North Greenwich Piers.
In its seventh year, the NML Music Festival has become a summer staple for Country and Americana music fans. Festival performances will be held indoors at Trinity Buoy Wharf’s event space and will feature artists representing the U.S. and the U.K. The full line-up will be released in the coming weeks. A limited number of tickets will be available, including ticketing packages that provide additional perks, entry into special events, and exclusive access. Additional information on tickets and event packages providing enhanced experiences will be released in the coming weeks.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is nestled between Royal Victoria Dock, Canning Town, and Poplar, not far from Canary Wharf, and is an enclave for arts and cultural activities. Located along England’s longest-running river, River Thames, the area represents the charm, character, and space of a former buoy manufacturing site in an exclusive riverside location. Trinity Buoy Wharf has kept its unique allure as a center for studio and gallery space, a pier, boat club, school, rehearsal rooms, three enormous sustainable and colorful Container City buildings, and dining options, such as The Orchard. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars.
Throughout the festival, fans will have options, including listening to music or retreating to the venue’s terrace to enjoy the surrounding outdoor seating areas nestled among artistic backdrops and expansive river views. Food trucks and fully staffed bars will also be on-site, offering diverse food and drink options.
Unlike past years when the two-day music event was held on Saturday and Sunday, NML 22 will be held during the evenings on Wednesday and Thursday night due to the venue’s availability and the promoter’s effort to not interfere with other surrounding events.
On August 19, NML will host the NML Country Music River Cruise just days before the festival, with support from PizzaExpress Live! The NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances by Kyle Daniel and Vicki Manser, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by Absolute Radio Country presenter Matt Spracklen. Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and are available for £45 per person. Limited VIP table packages for eight people are also available at £560. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com. The boat will embark at Bankside Pier at 19.00 and depart at 19:30. Live performances will kick off at 20:00, with DJ Hish kicking off his set at 21:00. The boat disembarks at 23:15.
Leading up to the summertime festivities, NML Presents! monthly residency shows will take place on June 29 (Jeff Cohen), and July 27 (Alannah McCready). Tickets will be available for purchase through https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com.
Nashville Meets London could not be made possible without the significant role played by its partners and supporters, which include Pizza Express, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Hills Balfour and Hablo.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival, the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Nashville Meets London is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Promotions Ltd, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about NML, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
Sign-up for the Nashville Meets London mailing list, please do so here: www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.
About Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf is a creative site in Docklands developed and managed by Urban Space Management Ltd. Home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues, and Container City™ Buildings. Since Urban Space Management took over this vacant site in 1998, Trinity Buoy Wharf has seen a stream of artists, photographers, designer-makers, web designers, and small businesses settle in its low-cost workspaces and studios. Home to a thriving creative community of over 500 people, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a base for English National Opera, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Faraday School, The Big Draw, and The Prince’s Foundation, to name a few. Trinity Buoy Wharf is a place with studios for people in the creative industries, workspace for people who work to provide transportation on the river, classrooms for education, indoor and outdoor spaces for arts events, and a wide range of activities from conferences to product launches.
Live In The Vineyard Organizers, Forefront Networks
Announce Launch of Elevation Series
First Event, Elevation Beaver Creek, presented by Lucchese,
to be held Oct. 2-4, 2022, in Beaver Creek, Colorado
(Nashville, TN — July 7, 2022) Born from the success of Live In The Vineyard (LITV) and Live In The Vineyard Goes Country (LITVGC) comes Elevation. Forefront Networks, the producers of widely sought-after exclusive events LITV and LITVGC, has announced the launch of a music and lifestyle event series with the inaugural 3-day event, Elevation Beaver Creek presented by Lucchese, to be held Oct. 2-4, 2022, in one of the country’s most celebrated mountain towns, Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Blending music, wine, and adventure, Elevation will feature premier travel destinations, performances by new and established artists, culinary delights, winemaker pours, and uniquely curated activities. Like LITV and LITVGC, Elevation will bring music supervisors, radio programmers, DSP curators, label executives, VIPs, corporate hospitality groups, and more from around the country to experience the event. Elevation allows artists to fully tap into their creativity and draws in an element of adventure through daily activities and excursions, sometimes led by the artists themselves.
Forefront Entertainment President and Live In The Vineyard Founder, Bobbii Jacobs speaks about the new series, saying, “We want to take the elements of Napa and transcend them to other hand-selected markets. We want to go to places that exemplify Zen and beauty and where the artists and industry can embrace the local culture. We also want to incorporate the artist’s other interests and passions; intertwining exploration into our programming with artist-led adventures, such as hiking, skeet shooting, and golf outings, is important to us. The spectacular backdrop and excursions that Beaver Creek, Colorado offers will help us achieve that.”
Talent scheduled to appear during the event will be announced in the coming weeks.
In-person attendance at Elevation is limited and will only be open to invited industry guests, including music supervisors, radio programmers, label executives, and corporate partners.
For more information about Elevation, please visit https://www.liveinthevineyard.com/elevation, and follow along on social media channels (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter).
About Forefront Networks (FFN): Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Forefront Networks was founded in 2010 as a boutique production company and has since expanded into a full-service experiential and entertainment agency specializing in corporate partnerships, brand activation, live production, VIP & corporate events, entertainment booking, event management, and more. Forefront Networks’ collection of work includes live, virtual and hybrid event platforms designed to build connections between brands and their audiences. Their portfolio of work includes Austin Trail of Lights, Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, Art City Austin, Bevo Blvd., Fantastic Fest, Keep Austin Weird® live events, Live In The Vineyard, Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, LITV Presents, Night Lights Preview Party, Stars at the Trail, Taste of Yountville and Yountville Live. FFN also produces events for brands like Southwest Airlines Chase Visa Access Events, Amazon, and Marriott Bonvoy. For further information, visit forefrontnetworks.com.
About Lucchese: Texas-based Lucchese is a legendary bootmaker and iconic brand of the American West. Applying the same craftsmanship principles and techniques since 1883, Lucchese artisans use only the finest leathers, preeminent materials and proprietary methods to construct products of unrivaled quality, fit, comfort and style. Visit www.Lucchese.com for more information about the brand or their social media channels:
Instagram: @lucchese | Facebook: @lucchesebootmaker | Twitter: @lucchese1883
Sarah Darling, Candi Carpenter, Ruthie Collins, and Arbor North Added to Nashville Meets London (NML) Music Festival Lineup
Kyle Daniel and Vicki Manser Added to NML River Cruise
(Nashville, Tenn. – June 22, 2022) Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the next round of performers added to the 2022 Music Festival lineup: Sarah Darling, Candi Carpenter, Ruthie Collins, and Arbor North. The newly added talent joins the list of dynamic performers set to perform across the two days, including previously announced artists Priscilla Block, Shy Carter, Manny Blu, and Kyle Daniel.
In addition to talent released for the music festival, NML organizers have also announced the addition of live performances by Kyle Daniel and Vicki Manser to the NML Country Music River Cruise, which will be held on August 19. Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and can be purchased at https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com.
The NML Music Festival will be held on August 24 and 25, 2022, in a new location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars. The festival will feature performances by 12 artists, with six sets scheduled for each day. Performances will be held between 4-11 p.m. on both days. DJ Hish will perform in between sets, while Absolute Radio Country host, Matt Spracklen, will compère the event. More talent will be announced in the coming days.
Tickets for the NML River Cruise and the NML Music Festival are available for purchase through the Pizza Express Box Office at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival. This year’s festival event will have a limited capacity; therefore, anyone that wants to attend is encouraged to buy tickets early. Tickets for the festival are £34 per person (including booking fee) for each day. A limited number of VIP tickets that include entry to the festival, access to a private/VIP space with a private bar, entry to an artist meet and greet area, tickets to other NML events, and more, are also available.
Event attendees can travel to the festival site, Trinity Buoy Wharf, by catching the Jubilee Line or DLR to Canning Town station, then taking a 10-minute walk to the venue. Other options include DLR to East India station, followed by a 10-minute walk, Number 277 bus, alighting at the Town Hall on the north side of East India (DLR) station or the D3 bus to Orchard Place. Parking on site is not available.
In its seventh year, the NML Music Festival has become a summer staple for Country and Americana music fans. Festival performances will be held indoors at Trinity Buoy Wharf’s event space and will feature artists representing the U.S. and the U.K. The full line-up will be released in the coming weeks. A limited number of tickets will be available, including ticketing packages that provide additional perks, entry into special events, and exclusive access. Additional information on tickets and event packages providing enhanced experiences will be released in the coming weeks.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is nestled between Royal Victoria Dock, Canning Town, and Poplar, not far from Canary Wharf, and is an enclave for arts and cultural activities. Located along England’s longest-running river, River Thames, the area represents the charm, character, and space of a former buoy manufacturing site in an exclusive riverside location. Trinity Buoy Wharf has kept its unique allure as a center for studio and gallery space, a pier, boat club, school, rehearsal rooms, three enormous sustainable and colorful Container City buildings, and dining options, such as The Orchard. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars.
Throughout the festival, fans will have options, including listening to music or retreating to the venue’s terrace to enjoy the surrounding outdoor seating areas nestled among artistic backdrops and expansive river views. Food trucks and fully staffed bars will also be on-site, offering diverse food and drink options.
Unlike past years when the two-day music event was held on Saturday and Sunday, NML 22 will be held during the evenings on Wednesday and Thursday night due to the venue’s availability and the promoter’s effort to not interfere with other surrounding events.
On August 19, NML will host the NML Country Music River Cruise just days before the festival, with support from PizzaExpress Live! The NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by Absolute Radio Country presenter Matt Spracklen. Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and are available for £45 per person. Limited VIP table packages for eight people are also available at £560. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com. The boat will embark at Bankside Pier at 19.00 and depart at 19:30. Live performances will kick off at 20:00, with DJ Hish kicking off his set at 21:00. The boat disembarks at 23:15.
Leading up to the summertime festivities, NML Presents! monthly residency shows will take place on June 29 (Jeff Cohen), and July 27 (Alannah McCready). Tickets will be available for purchase through https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com.
Nashville Meets London could not be made possible without the significant role played by its partners and supporters, which include Pizza Express, Trinity Buoy Wharf, Hills Balfour and Hablo.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival, the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Nashville Meets London is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Promotions Ltd, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about NML, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
Sign-up for the Nashville Meets London mailing list, please do so here.
About Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf is a creative site in Docklands developed and managed by Urban Space Management Ltd. Home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues, and Container City™ Buildings. Since Urban Space Management took over this vacant site in 1998, Trinity Buoy Wharf has seen a stream of artists, photographers, designer-makers, web designers, and small businesses settle in its low-cost workspaces and studios. Home to a thriving creative community of over 500 people, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a base for English National Opera, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Faraday School, The Big Draw, and The Prince’s Foundation, to name a few. Trinity Buoy Wharf is a place with studios for people in the creative industries, workspace for people who work to provide transportation on the river, classrooms for education, indoor and outdoor spaces for arts events, and a wide range of activities from conferences to product launches.
Available for purchase at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival
Festival Event to be held August 24-25, 2022 in Trinity Buoy Wharf
(Nashville, Tenn. – June 7, 2022) Single-day, weekend, and VIP tickets are now available for the highly-anticipated annual music event, Nashville Meets London (NML).
Tickets are available for purchase through the Pizza Express Box Office at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival. This year’s event will have a limited capacity; therefore, anyone that wants to attend is encouraged to buy tickets early. Early Bird tickets for the event are £34 per person (plus booking fee) for each day. A limited number of “Nash Pass” VIP tickets that include entry to the festival, access to a private/VIP space with a private bar, entry to an artist meet and greet area, tickets to other NML events, and more, are also available.
The NML Music Festival will be held on August 24 and 25, 2022, in a new location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London. This year’s event will feature a dynamic lineup, including recently announced artists Priscilla Block, Shy Carter, Manny Blu, and Kyle Daniel, with more to be announced. DJ Hish will also perform in between sets, while Absolute Radio Country host, Matt Spracklen, will compère the event.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is nestled between Royal Victoria Dock, Canning Town, and Poplar, not far from Canary Wharf, and is an enclave for arts and cultural activities. Located along England’s longest-running river, River Thames, the area represents the charm, character, and space of a former buoy manufacturing site in an exclusive riverside location. Trinity Buoy Wharf has kept its unique allure as a center for studio and gallery space, a pier, boat club, school, rehearsal rooms, three enormous sustainable and colorful Container City buildings, and dining options, such as The Orchard. The new site is a stunning and cool new riverside venue opposite the O2 with an indoor stage and an outdoor seated area with food stalls and cashless bars.
The festival will feature performances by 12 artists, with six sets scheduled for each day. Performances will be held between 4-11 p.m. on both days. Throughout the festival, fans will have options, including listening to music or retreating to the venue’s terrace to enjoy the surrounding outdoor seating areas among artistic backdrops and expansive river views. Food trucks and fully staffed bars will also be on-site, offering diverse food and drink options.
Event attendees can travel to the festival site, Trinity Buoy Wharf, by catching the Jubilee Line or DLR to Canning Town station, then taking a 10-minute walk to the venue. Other options include DLR to East India station, followed by a 10-minute walk, Number 277 bus, alighting at the Town Hall on the north side of East India (DLR) station, or the D3 bus to Orchard Place. Parking on-site is not available.
In its seventh year, the NML Music Festival has become a summer staple for Country and Americana music fans and will feature artists representing the U.S. and the U.K. Unlike past years when the two-day music event was held on Saturday and Sunday, NML 22 will be held during the evenings on Wednesday and Thursday night due to the venue’s availability and the event organizer’s effort to not interfere with other surrounding events.
On August 19, NML will host the NML Country Music River Cruise just days before the festival, with support from PizzaExpress Live! The NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances by several soon-to-be-announced artists, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by Absolute Radio Country presenter Matt Spracklen. Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and will be available for £45 per person. Limited VIP table packages for eight people are also available at £560. Tickets can be purchased at www.PizzaExpressLive.com/nml-festival. The boat will embark at Bankside Pier at 19.00 and depart at 19:30. Live performances will kick off at 20:00, with DJ Hish kicking off his set at 21:00. The boat disembarks at 23:15.
Leading up to the summertime festivities, NML Presents! monthly residency shows will take place on June 29 and July 27. Tickets are available for purchase through this LINK.
Nashville Meets London could not be made possible without the significant role played by its partners and supporters, which include Pizza Express and Trinity Buoy Wharf.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival, the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Nashville Meets London is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Promotions Ltd, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about NML, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
Sign-up for the Nashville Meets London mailing list, please do so here.
About Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf is a creative site in Docklands developed and managed by Urban Space Management Ltd. Home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues, and Container City™ Buildings. Since Urban Space Management took over this vacant site in 1998, Trinity Buoy Wharf has seen a stream of artists, photographers, designer-makers, web designers, and small businesses settle in its low-cost workspaces and studios. Home to a thriving creative community of over 500 people, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a base for English National Opera, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Faraday School, The Big Draw, and The Prince’s Foundation, to name a few. Trinity Buoy Wharf is a place with studios for people in the creative industries, workspace for people who work to provide transportation on the river, classrooms for education, indoor and outdoor spaces for arts events, and a wide range of activities from conferences to product launches.
Nashville Meets London Presents! To Feature Jeff Cohen at PizzaExpress Live! on June 29
Show to Feature Opening Performances by Nik and Sam and Shannon Hynes
(Nashville, Tenn. – June 6, 2022) – Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the lineup for its upcoming NML Presents at PizzaExpress Live (Holborn). On Wednesday, June 29, the much-anticipated show will feature Jeff Cohen (U.S.) and special guests Nik and Sam (U.S.) and Shannon Hynes (U.K.).
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are £20.00, and only a limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are available for purchase at www.pizzaexpresslive.com. Other upcoming dates for the NML Presents! monthly series are June 29 and July 27.
Jeff Cohen is a 6x BMI Award-winning, Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer/publisher based in Nashville whose songs have appeared on over 20 million albums sold, over 100 placements in TV/Film, and over 10 million video games.
Jeff’s songs have been recorded by The Shires, Sugarland, Big and Rich, The Band Perry, Mickey Guyton, Laura Bell Bundy, Josh Groban, Spin Doctors, Evan and Jaron, Jake Bugg, Macy Gray, Mandy Moore, Nick Lachey, Ben’s Brother, Teitur, Tina Dico, Ilse DeLange and many more. His songs have appeared on TV shows such as Paw Patrol (Theme), The Simpson’s, Dawson’s Creek, Desperate Housewives, One Tree Hill, Jack and Jill (Theme), Saturday Night Live, and more. His songs have also appeared in movies such as Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Stuart Little 2, Aquamarine, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Princess Diaries, and more. He has also written songs for commercials such as the Samsung Earbuds, Timex, Dignity Health, and more.
Jeff is a Board Member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International), a Board Member of The Inspired Nation Foundation founded by Kara DioGuardi, and is also the founder and songwriter of the critically acclaimed band Pancho’s Lament. In a previous life, he was a music executive at BMI working with such talent as Jeff Buckley, Kara DioGuardi, Lisa Loeb, Joan Osborne, Spin Doctors, Ben Folds, Wilco, Ani Di Franco, and many more.
Influenced by an eccentric blend of bluegrass festivals, classic rock, and front porch pickin’, Nik and Sam’s music roots were planted early. Virtuoso harmonies came naturally and by the age of 10, the girls were sculpting an “Everly Brothers-esque” piece of instrumentation and vocal blend.
Possessing talent far beyond their young age, the girls soon began writing their own music, infusing their individual influences into their style. Sam’s melodic banjo and Nik’s driving guitar rhythms embody the spirit of passion. Based in Nashville, TN, Nik and Sam continue to pursue their love of music around the world.
Shannon Hynes is an independent, Welsh songwriter and artist drawing influences from the Country, Americana and Folk genres. Hynes pairs an organic, traditional instrumentation with her deep intricate lyrics, all upheld by the dulcet innocence of her vocal. Receiving comparisons to modern leaders in the genre such as Kacey Musgraves and Clare Bowen, she has also been likened to legendary musical icons such as Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. The unapologetic way in which Hynes conducts herself and her music exemplifies why she has gained such great respect on the UK Country scene and is described as the ‘one to watch in 2022’. With iTunes #1’s, headline shows, national and international radio play, recognition in the forms of ‘Hits Brits Champion’ on Country Hits Radio and a ’UK Country Music Spotlight Award’ nomination, Hynes looks forward to 2022 with lots of shows, releases and exciting new projects.
2022 marks the 5th Anniversary Year of NML Presents! and PizzaExpress has been the home of NML Presents! since its formation. Artists that have appeared at NML Presents! include Alyssa Bonagura, American Young, Elles Bailey, Alyssa Bonagura, Julia Cole, Noah Guthrie, Holloway Road, Angie K, Kevin McGuire, Jake Morrell, Morgan Myles, Raintown, Tebey, and many more.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen, in collaboration with PizzaExpress Live. Each show features two rising country music artists, one from the UK and one from the US or another territory. Located at 99 High Holborn in London, PizzaExpress Live is an intimate space for the best in live entertainment and features a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting.
About PizzaExpress Live: PizzaExpress Live presents more than 2000 shows each year across a number of venues, including our brand new venue PizzaExpress Live Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, and our PizzaExpress Live venues in Maidstone and our newest venue Birmingham. There are over 20 restaurants hosting regular music every Thursday from Abbey Road to Manchester, go to The Live Playlist for all venues. Live music has always been an important part of PizzaExpress. Founder Peter Boizot was a jazz lover and constantly sought ways to include music in his restaurants, whether at PizzaExpress branches from the late 1960s, and at his other ventures Pizza on the Park and Kettner’s from the 1970s. The flagship venue at 10 Dean Street, London has hosted internationally acclaimed music since its first ticketed shows in May 1976. A selective list of artists we have worked with over the years includes Gregory Porter, Benny Carter, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, Bill Wyman, Bud Freeman, Monty Alexander, Jamie Cullum, Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Milt Hinton, Van Morrison, Barry Harris, Cybill Shepherd, Melody Gardot, Steve Ross, Art Farmer, Diana Krall, e.s.t., Larry Carlton, Buddy Tate, George Shearing, Adelaide Hall, Benny Waters, Charlie Watts, Mose Allison, Anita O’Day, Doc Cheatham, GoGo Penguin, and many more. PizzaExpress Live is made up of a small team of experienced music industry professionals, always seeking to present the highest quality music in intimate venues – all topped off with great pizza!
(Nashville, Tenn. – May 4, 2022) – Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the lineup for its upcoming monthly residency show, NML Presents at PizzaExpress Live (Holborn). To be held on Wednesday, May 25, the much-anticipated show will feature Jess and the Bandits and special guest, Harriet Rose.
NML Presents Co-Producer, Peter Conway, comments, “The NML team is delighted to present the return of US-based artist Jessica Clemmons to the UK. Jess has been spending time working on new music over the last couple of years and has a brand-new Jess and The Bandits album set for release in 2022. We look forward to her sharing some of this new music at NML Presents at PizzaExpress this coming May. Additionally, we are thrilled to have UK-based artist Harriet Rose join the lineup. We feel the night will be a wonderful evening full of music, food, and fellowship.”
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are £20.00, and only a limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are available for purchase at www.pizzaexpresslive.com. Other upcoming dates for the NML Presents! monthly series are May 25, June 29, and July 27.
2022 marks the 5th Anniversary Year of NML Presents! and PizzaExpress has been the home of NML Presents! since its formation. Artists that have appeared at NML Presents! include American Young, Elles Bailey, Alyssa Bonagura, Julia Cole, Noah Guthrie, Holloway Road, Angie K, Kevin McGuire, Jake Morrell, Morgan Myles, Raintown, Tebey, and many more.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen, in collaboration with PizzaExpress Live. Each show features two rising country music artists, one from the UK and one from the US or another territory. Located at 99 High Holborn in London, PizzaExpress Live is an intimate space for the best in live entertainment and features a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting.
About Jess and The Bandits: Frontwoman Jessica Clemmons formed her Bandits in 2012. With her big voice and warm personality, the Texas native felt an instant connection with the four Brits who made up her band and shared her love for authentic country music. Though over the years members have come and gone as they carve out their own musical journeys, Jess and the band have forged her own brand of UK country, releasing music to critical acclaim, touring extensively, and growing a dedicated fan base along the way. The band’s singles have racked up multiple BBC Radio 2 playlists, and they’ve even performed live on the late Terry Wogan’s Radio 2 Sunday sessions. Beyond the airwaves, they have appeared on ITV’s Lorraine, Aled Jones’ Weekend, Channel Five’s The Wright Stuff and Sky’s Sunrise show. They signed an endorsement deal with high-street retailers Evans’ and debuted the feel-good single ‘Nitty Gritty’ in The Independent newspaper. Jess and the Bandit’s sophomore album Smoke & Mirrors debuted at #1 in the UK Country Music Chart in 2017, whilst their single Sister, with its anthemic battle-cry, was added to the BBC Radio 2 Playlist. Singles from the album also received heavy support on key country music Spotify playlists Very Nearly Nashville and Wild Country. Following a sold-out headline UK tour in 2018, the band went on a short hiatus in 2019 while Jessica gave birth to a baby boy. They returned later that year with more UK tour dates and a new EP, Riding Shotgun. The EP was produced by Nashville heavy-weight Femke Weidma, who recorded the musicians in Music City before flying to Texas to work on vocals with new Mum Jessica. Jess & the Bandits have regularly been supported by the likes of CountryLine Radio (formerly Chris Country) and Absolute Radio Country (formerly Country Hits Radio) and featured in Maverick Magazine.
About Harriet Rose: Bio: UK-born singer/songwriter Harriet Rose, is a small-town girl with big dreams. The multi-instrumentalist prides herself on offering a unique Americana sound with a blend of powerhouse vocals and catchy guitar hooks. Harriet’s songs are always inspired by her own life; the trips and tumbles that make for honest and relatable lyrics, are rare for someone so young, who seems wiser than their years. She describes her own music as “Sass, flares and a little bit of heartache.” Labeled by some as a ‘360 artist’, in addition to the songwriting Harriet takes responsibility for all aspects of her career. Her determination to succeed is evident in the effort and passion she pours into her artistry, which goes unmatched. Over the last year, Harriet has made a name for herself in the UK Americana/Country scene, being nominated for awards and supporting established artists. She has released two previous singles, both of which were received with high praise and continue to grow her fan base globally. During the lockdown period, Harriet remained busy performing numerous live streams in both the UK and USA, winning awards as well as taking part in podcasts and interviews. Coming out of lockdown in 2021, Harriet hit the ground running. Alongside her band, she played sold-out headline gigs, gigged up and down the country, performed at the major festival Tramlines, and also completed a UK headline tour throughout November. To top the year off, she also received three awards in the 2021 Arc Radio Listeners Awards for Female of the Year, Live Performer of the Year and Newcomer of the Year as well as UK Female of the Year and UK Song of the Year from Live Country Sessions.
About PizzaExpress Live: PizzaExpress Live presents more than 2000 shows each year across a number of venues, including our brand new venue PizzaExpress Live Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, and our PizzaExpress Live venues in Maidstone and our newest venue Birmingham. There are over 20 restaurants hosting regular music every Thursday from Abbey Road to Manchester, go to The Live Playlist for all venues. Live music has always been an important part of PizzaExpress. Founder Peter Boizot was a jazz lover and constantly sought ways to include music in his restaurants, whether at PizzaExpress branches from the late 1960s, and at his other ventures Pizza on the Park and Kettner’s from the 1970s. The flagship venue at 10 Dean Street, London has hosted internationally acclaimed music since its first ticketed shows in May 1976. A selective list of artists we have worked with over the years includes Gregory Porter, Benny Carter, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, Bill Wyman, Bud Freeman, Monty Alexander, Jamie Cullum, Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Milt Hinton, Van Morrison, Barry Harris, Cybill Shepherd, Melody Gardot, Steve Ross, Art Farmer, Diana Krall, e.s.t., Larry Carlton, Buddy Tate, George Shearing, Adelaide Hall, Benny Waters, Charlie Watts, Mose Allison, Anita O’Day, Doc Cheatham, GoGo Penguin, and many more. PizzaExpress Live is made up of a small team of experienced music industry professionals, always seeking to present the highest quality music in intimate venues – all topped off with great pizza!
Nashville Meets London Presents! To Feature Jess and the Bandits and
Harriet Rose at PizzaExpress Live! (Holborn) on May 25
(Nashville, Tenn. – May 4, 2022) – Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the lineup for its upcoming monthly residency show, NML Presents at PizzaExpress Live (Holborn). To be held on Wednesday, May 25, the much-anticipated show will feature Jess and the Bandits and special guest, Harriet Rose.
NML Presents Co-Producer, Peter Conway, comments, “The NML team is delighted to present the return of US-based artist Jessica Clemmons to the UK. Jess has been spending time working on new music over the last couple of years and has a brand-new Jess and The Bandits album set for release in 2022. We look forward to her sharing some of this new music at NML Presents at PizzaExpress this coming May. Additionally, we are thrilled to have UK-based artist Harriet Rose join the lineup. We feel the night will be a wonderful evening full of music, food, and fellowship.”
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are £20.00, and only a limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are available for purchase at www.pizzaexpresslive.com. Other upcoming dates for the NML Presents! monthly series are May 25, June 29, and July 27.
2022 marks the 5th Anniversary Year of NML Presents! and PizzaExpress has been the home of NML Presents! since its formation. Artists that have appeared at NML Presents! include American Young, Elles Bailey, Alyssa Bonagura, Julia Cole, Noah Guthrie, Holloway Road, Angie K, Kevin McGuire, Jake Morrell, Morgan Myles, Raintown, Tebey, and many more.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen, in collaboration with PizzaExpress Live. Each show features two rising country music artists, one from the UK and one from the US or another territory. Located at 99 High Holborn in London, PizzaExpress Live is an intimate space for the best in live entertainment and features a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting.
About Jess and The Bandits: Frontwoman Jessica Clemmons formed her Bandits in 2012. With her big voice and warm personality, the Texas native felt an instant connection with the four Brits who made up her band and shared her love for authentic country music. Though over the years members have come and gone as they carve out their own musical journeys, Jess and the band have forged her own brand of UK country, releasing music to critical acclaim, touring extensively, and growing a dedicated fan base along the way. The band’s singles have racked up multiple BBC Radio 2 playlists, and they’ve even performed live on the late Terry Wogan’s Radio 2 Sunday sessions. Beyond the airwaves, they have appeared on ITV’s Lorraine, Aled Jones’ Weekend, Channel Five’s The Wright Stuff and Sky’s Sunrise show. They signed an endorsement deal with high-street retailers Evans’ and debuted the feel-good single ‘Nitty Gritty’ in The Independent newspaper. Jess and the Bandit’s sophomore album Smoke & Mirrors debuted at #1 in the UK Country Music Chart in 2017, whilst their single Sister, with its anthemic battle-cry, was added to the BBC Radio 2 Playlist. Singles from the album also received heavy support on key country music Spotify playlists Very Nearly Nashville and Wild Country. Following a sold-out headline UK tour in 2018, the band went on a short hiatus in 2019 while Jessica gave birth to a baby boy. They returned later that year with more UK tour dates and a new EP, Riding Shotgun. The EP was produced by Nashville heavy-weight Femke Weidma, who recorded the musicians in Music City before flying to Texas to work on vocals with new Mum Jessica. Jess & the Bandits have regularly been supported by the likes of CountryLine Radio (formerly Chris Country) and Absolute Radio Country (formerly Country Hits Radio) and featured in Maverick Magazine.
About Harriet Rose: Bio: UK-born singer/songwriter Harriet Rose, is a small-town girl with big dreams. The multi-instrumentalist prides herself on offering a unique Americana sound with a blend of powerhouse vocals and catchy guitar hooks. Harriet’s songs are always inspired by her own life; the trips and tumbles that make for honest and relatable lyrics, are rare for someone so young, who seems wiser than their years. She describes her own music as “Sass, flares and a little bit of heartache.” Labeled by some as a ‘360 artist’, in addition to the songwriting Harriet takes responsibility for all aspects of her career. Her determination to succeed is evident in the effort and passion she pours into her artistry, which goes unmatched. Over the last year, Harriet has made a name for herself in the UK Americana/Country scene, being nominated for awards and supporting established artists. She has released two previous singles, both of which were received with high praise and continue to grow her fan base globally. During the lockdown period, Harriet remained busy performing numerous live streams in both the UK and USA, winning awards as well as taking part in podcasts and interviews. Coming out of lockdown in 2021, Harriet hit the ground running. Alongside her band, she played sold-out headline gigs, gigged up and down the country, performed at the major festival Tramlines, and also completed a UK headline tour throughout November. To top the year off, she also received three awards in the 2021 Arc Radio Listeners Awards for Female of the Year, Live Performer of the Year and Newcomer of the Year as well as UK Female of the Year and UK Song of the Year from Live Country Sessions.
About PizzaExpress Live: PizzaExpress Live presents more than 2000 shows each year across a number of venues, including our brand new venue PizzaExpress Live Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, and our PizzaExpress Live venues in Maidstone and our newest venue Birmingham. There are over 20 restaurants hosting regular music every Thursday from Abbey Road to Manchester, go to The Live Playlist for all venues. Live music has always been an important part of PizzaExpress. Founder Peter Boizot was a jazz lover and constantly sought ways to include music in his restaurants, whether at PizzaExpress branches from the late 1960s, and at his other ventures Pizza on the Park and Kettner’s from the 1970s. The flagship venue at 10 Dean Street, London has hosted internationally acclaimed music since its first ticketed shows in May 1976. A selective list of artists we have worked with over the years includes Gregory Porter, Benny Carter, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, Bill Wyman, Bud Freeman, Monty Alexander, Jamie Cullum, Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Milt Hinton, Van Morrison, Barry Harris, Cybill Shepherd, Melody Gardot, Steve Ross, Art Farmer, Diana Krall, e.s.t., Larry Carlton, Buddy Tate, George Shearing, Adelaide Hall, Benny Waters, Charlie Watts, Mose Allison, Anita O’Day, Doc Cheatham, GoGo Penguin, and many more. PizzaExpress Live is made up of a small team of experienced music industry professionals, always seeking to present the highest quality music in intimate venues – all topped off with great pizza!
(Nashville, Tenn. – April 5, 2022) Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the return of one of London’s most popular Americana and Country music events, the Nashville Meets London Music Festival. The two-day event will be held on August 24 and 25, 2022, in a new location, Trinity Buoy Wharf, East London.
In its seventh year, the NML Music Festival has become a summer staple for Country and Americana music fans. Festival performances will be held indoors at Trinity Buoy Wharf’s event space and will feature artists representing the U.S. and the U.K. The full line-up will be released in the coming weeks. A limited number of tickets will be available, including ticketing packages that provide additional perks, entry into special events, and exclusive access. More information on tickets and event packages providing enhanced experiences will be released in the coming weeks.
Nashville Meets London mailing list recipients will be among the first to receive this year’s lineup. To sign-up for the mailing list, please do so here: www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.
Trinity Buoy Wharf is nestled between Royal Victoria Dock, Canning Town, and Poplar, not far from Canary Wharf, and is an enclave for arts and cultural activities. Located along England’s longest-running river, River Thames, the area represents the charm, character, and space of a former buoy manufacturing site in an exclusive riverside location. Trinity Buoy Wharf has kept its unique allure as a center for studio and gallery space, a pier, boat club, school, rehearsal rooms, three enormous sustainable and colorful Container City buildings, and dining options, such as The Orchard and Fat Boys All-American Diner.
Throughout the festival, fans will have options, including listening to music or retreating to the venue’s terrace to enjoy the surrounding outdoor seating areas nestled among artistic backdrops and expansive river views. Food trucks and fully staffed bars will also be on-site, offering diverse food and drink options.
Peter Conway of Peter Conway Management and Promotions and Nashville Meets London Co-Founder and Producer comments that “as NML continues to grow, so does the need for an alternative location. We are very grateful for what we built at Canary Wharf; however, we are excited to have a footprint that offers flexibility and will allow us to spread out and curate more intimate fan experiences where fans can feel more connected with one another and with the artists.”
Matt Watkins of The AristoMedia Group and Nashville Meets London Co-Founder and Producer comments, “We expect something special. We are planning a grand comeback, and we can already sense the excitement.”
On August 19, NML will host the NML Country Music River Cruise just days before the festival, with support from PizzaExpress Live! The NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances by several soon-to-be-announced artists, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by Absolute Radio Country presenter Matt Spracklen. Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and will be available for £45 per person. Limited VIP table packages for eight people are also available at £560. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com. The boat will embark at Bankside Pier at 19.00 and depart at 19:30. Live performances will kick off at 20:00, with DJ Hish kicking off his set at 21:00. The boat disembarks at 23:15.
Leading up to the summertime festivities, NML Presents! monthly residency shows will take place on April 27, May 25, June 29, and July 27. Tickets will be available for purchase through https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival, the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Nashville Meets London is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen.
For more information about NML, visit their official website, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify.
About Trinity Buoy Wharf: Trinity Buoy Wharf is a creative site in Docklands developed and managed by Urban Space Management Ltd., home to London’s only Lighthouse, a vibrant creative community, a sculpture park, event venues, and Container City™ Buildings. Since Urban Space Management took over this vacant site in 1998, Trinity Buoy Wharf has seen a stream of artists, photographers, designer-makers, web designers, and small businesses settle in its low-cost workspaces and studios. Home to a thriving creative community of over 500 people, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a base for English National Opera, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Faraday School, The Big Draw, and The Prince’s Foundation, to name a few. Trinity Buoy Wharf is a place with studios for people in the creative industries, workspace for people who work to provide transportation on the river, classrooms for education, indoor and outdoor spaces for arts events, and a wide range of activities from conferences to product launches.
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(Nashville, Tenn. – March 22, 2022) Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the return of the NML Country Music River Cruise, with support from PizzaExpress Live!, to be held on August 19. Set to voyage down England’s longest river, River Thames, the NML River Cruise will feature acoustic performances by several soon-to-be-announced artists, a set by DJ Hish, and hosting by Absolute Radio Country presenter Matt Spracklen.
Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and will be available for £45 per person. An early-bird rate of £40 will be offered to the first 30 customers. Limited VIP table packages for eight people are also available at £560. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com.
Friends of NML will come together to remember Buck N’ Bull Founder Max Thompson, who passed away in September 2021. Thompson was a partner in the NML and Buck N’ Bull Southern Fridays Boat Cruise, launched in 2018. Since its formation, the event has sold out and continues to be one of NML’s popular events.
Absolute Radio presenter and NML host Matt Spracklen comments, “We’re announcing this event with our dear friend Max at the forefront of our minds. He was the life and soul of the river cruise, having partnered with NML since the very first one. I’m so glad that myself and Hish will be on board to celebrate him once again.”
The boat will embark at Bankside Pier at 18:45 and depart at 19:00. Live performances will kick-off at 20:00, with DJ Hish kicking off his set at 21:00. The boat disembarks at 23:00.
NML events, including the NML River Cruise, are co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen. Additional support provided by PizzaExpress.
Launched in 2016 as an annual music festival, Nashville Meets London (NML) has evolved into an international entertainment brand providing opportunities and supporting the globalization of Americana and Country music. The brand’s mission is to expand on music’s cultural and economic exchange while driving more synergy between the recording and live performance industries worldwide. NML pillar activities include the annual music festival, the NML Presents Live! at Pizza Express monthly residency, the NML Country Music River Cruise, NML Sessions, and NML Special Events (NML at Royal Albert Hall, NML at Bush Hall). Across its events, NML has showcased performances by Lauren Alaina, American Young, Cadillac Three, Ashley Campbell, Shy Carter, Sarah Darling, Russell Dickerson, Caylee Hammack, Noah Guthrie, Ty Herndon, Sam Palladio, Sam Outlaw, Logan Mize, Hayley Orrantia, Angaleena Presley, Michael Ray, Lucie Silvas, Tenille Townes, Tyminski, and more, alongside U.K.-based acts Elles Bailey, Yola Carter, Flats & Sharps, Jade Helliwell, keywest, Kevin McGuire, Megan O’Neill, Hannah Rose Platt, Raintown, Twinnie, Two Ways Home, Robert Vincent, Wildwood Kin, William the Conqueror and more.
Other upcoming NML shows include the NML Presents! monthly series, currently scheduled for March 30, April 27, May 25, June 29, and July 27.
For more information about NML, visit www.NashvilleMeetsLondon.com, and follow the brand on Facebook (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), Twitter (@NashMeetsLondon), Instagram (@NashvilleMeetsLondon), and Spotify.
(Nashville, Tenn. – March 8, 2022) – Nashville Meets London (NML) has announced the lineup for its upcoming monthly residency show, NML Presents at PizzaExpress Live (Holborn). To be held on March 30, the much-anticipated show will feature BMG/BBR Music Group artist, Twinnie and 2021 Bob Harris Emerging Artist of The Year, Robbie Cavanagh.
Additionally, Twinnie, Founder of “I Know A Woman,” a global initiative to lend a helping hand to women in music and other creative sectors, is set to bring a special guest to appear and spotlight the project’s mission during the evening. The show will be hosted by Matt Spracklen, Absolute Radio Country presenter.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and shows begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are £18.00, and only a limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are available for purchase at Pizza Express’ official website.
Other upcoming dates for the NML Presents! monthly series are April 27, May 25, June 29, and July 27.
2022 marks the 5th Anniversary Year of NML Presents! and PizzaExpress has been the home of NML Presents! since its formation. Artists that have appeared at NML Presents! include Alyssa Bonagura, American Young, Elles Bailey, Alyssa Bonagura, Julia Cole, Noah Guthrie, Holloway Road, Angie K, Kevin McGuire, Jake Morrell, Morgan Myles, Raintown, Tebey, and many more.
NML Presents! is co-produced by Peter Conway with Peter Conway Management, Matt Watkins and Christy Walker-Watkins with Nashville-based agency, The AristoMedia Group, and UK-based presenter Matt Spracklen, in collaboration with PizzaExpress Live. Each show features two rising country music artists, one from the UK and one from the US or another territory. Located at 99 High Holborn in London, PizzaExpress Live is an intimate space for the best in live entertainment and features a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, and setting.
About Twinnie: A real-world traveler with a gypsy heart and a storyteller’s soul Twinnie delivers vibrant lyrics and effervescent melodies on her bold new track, “Welcome To The Club.” A fresh voice for the outliers, Twinnie has created a musical refuge for people on the fringe where everyone is welcome. Following the UK success of her 2020 album Hollywood Gypsy, a mainstay at Radio 2 with an “Album of the Week” accolade, “Welcome To The Club” is an open invitation to all, boasting self-love, self-confidence and acceptance for all. A creative fixture in Nashville since 2015, Twinnie’s upcoming new music was all written, recorded and produced in Music City. Delivering a crucial message, her bold new track “Welcome To The Club” dropped February 18. For more information, visit: https://www.twinnieofficial.com.
About Robbie Cavanagh: A self-confessed devotee of ‘real music,’ Robbie Cavanagh is not defined by genres. Robbie performs self-penned, unscrubbed tales of heartbreak, loss, love, and discovery, and when he puts pen to paper, he lives by his own words. Robbie and his band have made their way onto many UK festival stages, including Black Deer, Maverick, BlueDot, Cornbury, Wilderness, Buckle and Boots, and Silverstone Woodlands, and has performed in the UK, Europe, and the USA alongside such artists as Jarrod Dickenson, Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Deslondes, The Wandering Hearts, Beth Nielson Chapman, Mary Gauthier, Jaimee Harris, Robert Vincent, James House, Ferris & Silvester, Wildwood Kin, Max Jury, Whitney Rose, Amelia White, Us The Duo, and Jace Everett. Robbie has worked with BBC Radio 2’s Whispering Bob Harris, recording live sessions in his studio and playing on his Radio 2 show numerous times. Harris’s ‘Under The Apple Tree’ has also been heavily involved with Robbie’s music, inviting him to perform at festivals and showcases across the UK and USA and Harris hosting Robbie’s record launch show in Harrogate. Chris Difford has invited Robbie to his annual songwriting retreat, sponsored by The Buddy Holly Foundation, two years running. He has written with many successful writers from the UK and USA.
About PizzaExpress Live: PizzaExpress Live presents more than 2000 shows each year across a number of venues, including our brand new venue PizzaExpress Live Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, The Pheasantry in Chelsea, and our PizzaExpress Live venues in Maidstone and our newest venue Birmingham. There are over 20 restaurants hosting regular music every Thursday from Abbey Road to Manchester, go to The Live Playlist for all venues. Live music has always been an important part of PizzaExpress. Founder Peter Boizot was a jazz lover and constantly sought ways to include music in his restaurants, whether at PizzaExpress branches from the late 1960s, and at his other ventures Pizza on the Park and Kettner’s from the 1970s. The flagship venue at 10 Dean Street, London has hosted internationally acclaimed music since its first ticketed shows in May 1976. A selective list of artists we have worked with over the years includes Gregory Porter, Benny Carter, Amy Winehouse, Brad Mehldau, Bill Wyman, Bud Freeman, Monty Alexander, Jamie Cullum, Brian May, Rick Wakeman, Milt Hinton, Van Morrison, Barry Harris, Cybill Shepherd, Melody Gardot, Steve Ross, Art Farmer, Diana Krall, e.s.t., Larry Carlton, Buddy Tate, George Shearing, Adelaide Hall, Benny Waters, Charlie Watts, Mose Allison, Anita O’Day, Doc Cheatham, GoGo Penguin, and many more. PizzaExpress Live is made up of a small team of experienced music industry professionals, always seeking to present the highest quality music in intimate venues – all topped off with great pizza!
Peter Conway and Jeff Walker discuss the idea of hosting a free Country/Americana Music Festival in London.