WHERE: The
O2 Arena (Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX) WHEN: Country
to Country 3 Day Fri, 8 March 2024 until Sun, 10 March 2024
LONDON Line up FRI 8 March
2023: KANE BROWN, Carly Pearce, Lauren Alaina, Introducing Nashville LONDON Line up SAT 9 March
2023: BRAD PAISLEY, Priscilla Block, Brian Kelley, Jake Owen LONDON Line up SUN 10 March
2023: OLD DOMINION, Elle King, Drake Milligan Brothers Osborne
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023, 10:00 | General Sales From: Fri, 20 Oct 2023, 10:00
Excitement is building as Country
To Country (C2C) announces its much-anticipated return in 2024, marking the
beginning of another decade celebrating the best of country music. Since its
inception in 2013, C2C has solidified its reputation as Europe’s premier
destination for country music enthusiasts, showcasing a stellar lineup of
international stars and future sensations.
From Friday, March 8th to
Sunday, March 10th, 2024, The O2 in London, The OVO Hydro in
Glasgow, and for the first time ever, The SSE Arena in Belfast, will
come alive with the soul-stirring tunes of country music.
In a historic first, C2C proudly
presents headlining performances by country chart-topper Kane Brown and
the acclaimed Old Dominion, alongside the legendary 14-time CMA and
3-time Grammy award-winning Brad Paisley. These headliners will share
the stage with returning favorites Carly Pearce and Brothers Osborne,
as well as Nashville’s rising stars Jake Owen, Lauren
Alaina, Brian Kelley,Elle King, and Drake Milligan,
all making their C2C main stage debut.
The Country Music Association’s
(CMA) beloved international series, Introducing Nashville, also makes a
comeback, introducing three promising newcomers and recounting the tales behind
their tracks. Following her successful stint in 2022, rising sensation Priscilla
Block will return for her own main stage set, promising an unforgettable
performance.
Gaby Roslin (sitting
in for Zoe Ball on the The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show) on BBC Radio 2 was
joined by “the legend that is” Bob Harris (OBE) to exclusively announce the line
up for C2C2024. ICYMI: Listen back to the edited audio segment below:
“C2C is pretty much the
biggest country music festival in the world….I have been the main stage
host at C2C since it started Gabby and going out there and watching it grow
seeing the audience get bigger and bigger and you have to say younger and
younger . This audience that we have now is going to take country music into
the future and that is a very exciting idea” – Bob Harris OBE
Since its inaugural event in 2013
featuring luminaries like Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood at The O2 London, C2C
has transformed into a three-day multi-arena extravaganza, attracting tens of
thousands of attendees annually. Not just a stage for global country
superstars, C2C shines a spotlight on emerging talents from Nashville, the UK,
and Europe, embodying the festival’s commitment to nurturing fresh musical
talent. BBC Radio 2 continues its partnership as the broadcast partner
for this extraordinary event.
CMA Vice President, Milly
Olykan, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “From ticket sales to streaming,
Country Music has seen its best year yet in the U.K., and C2C has been a key
element to that success.” Renowned broadcaster and BBC Radio 2 presenter, Bob
Harris, echoed her sentiments, saying, “It’s my tenth time hosting what I
truly believe is the best country music festival in the world!”
Brian Kelley (one ½ of
the duo Florida Georgia Line) speaking with Baylen Leonard on Absolute Country said
that for him it was a “huge day” and he was “so blessed” having
previously made memories at C2C2016 with FGL. He said he was “very fired up”
and that “anything is possible” and that it was a “great line up”.
Although not knowing him on a personal level he said he was a huge fan when describing
headliner Brad Paisley as “a legend” and that he processed a “timeless
country voice” sharing that Paisley’s “Mud on the Tires” and “Litte Moments”
were his favourites. On Jake Owens he said he was a “longtime pal”. Carly
Pearce also speaking with the station said how she loved that UK audiences enjoyed
the deep cuts on her albums. She said as of now it’s a “new era for Carly
Pearce” and that she hopes to bring a “high energy show”.
Adding to the excitement, the C2C
Spotlight Stage will also return, promising more surprises in the months to
come. Tickets for C2C 2024 will be available for general sale starting at 10 am
on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to experience the heart
and soul of country music live on stage.
In 2023, C2C welcomed country
music luminaries like Zac Brown Band, Lady A, and Thomas Rhett, making it an
unforgettable experience for all attendees. Stay tuned for more updates on the
festival’s vibrant programming, including Festival Stages, BBC Radio 2 Stage,
CMA Screenings, The Bluebird Café, Aftershows, and C2C Sessions.
Country to Country has become a
staple in the UK festival calendar and has brought country music to the UK and
Ireland masses, with tens of thousands of fans attending each year. The
festival will bring three days of the best in country music and programming
that fans have come to love and expect from the weekend, with performances from
the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, UK
and Europe.
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