Live Nation and leading live music and event promoter Cuffe & Taylor announced that Rag’n’Bone Man will headline TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025, returning to Markeaton Park next summer, joined by British Americana sensation, Elles Bailey. Known for his soulful voice and genre-blending sound, Rag’n’Bone Man is the latest addition to an already stellar lineup, adding to previously announced headliners Blossoms and Simple Minds. Rag’n’Bone Man will take the stage on Sunday, 06 July 2025, with tickets going on general sale from Friday, 01 November via smmrsessions.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.
Hailing from East Sussex, Rag’n’Bone Man broke onto the scene in 2016 with his powerful single “Human”, blending blues and hip hop with raw emotion. Known for his commanding stage presence and soulful vocals, his live performances have captivated audiences across sold-out arenas and major festivals worldwide. His debut album ‘Human’ went 4x platinum and earned him a BRIT Award, followed by his 2021 album ‘Life by Misadventure’, which debuted no. 1 on the UK charts with hits like “Anywhere Away From Here” and “All You Ever Wanted.” His recently released album ‘What Do You Believe In?’ has climbed into the top 3 of the charts, showcasing his evolving sound, and is set to be a highlight of his upcoming performance at the Derby Summer Sessions.
Joining Rag’n’Bone Man will be award-winning British Americana and Roots artist, Elles Bailey, who recently released her 4th studio album Beneath the Neon Glow, hitting #12 in the Official Album Charts and topped the UK Blues and Americana Charts. Bailey has performed with legends like Van Morrison and Jools Holland, played iconic slots at Glastonbury and Kew the Music, and is set to kick off a UK tour this autumn before she heads to Summer Sessions next year.
These shows mark the return of one the live event series following this summer’s hugely successful Summer Sessions across England and Wales, which featured world-class headliners such as Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Sting, and Tom Jones across five locations in England and Wales.
Tickets will go on general sale on Friday, 01 November via smmrsessions.com and ticketmaster.co.uk. Fans can follow @smmrsessions on social media for the latest news, exciting announcements, and more incredible shows coming soon.
