LEMAR

Singer-songwriter sensation Lemar was born and raised in Tottenham, North London, listening to Soul music and R&B. He used to sing at home with his brothers and sister, pretending to be The Jacksons. Giving up an opportunity to study pharmacy at Cardiff University, Lemar decided instead to pursue a musical career instead – supporting artists such as Destiny's Child and Usher on their UK club tours at the start of his career.

Rising to recognition following his success on BBC talent show Fame Academy, Lemar has since released five studio albums – yielding seven top-10 hits, including “If There’s Any Justice” and “50/50”. With a consistently phenomenal voice, Lemar celebrates 20 years in music in 2023, bringing his back catalogue (plus a new album, out soon) to the CC stage. We can’t wait to hear his silky-smooth vocals echo round the Orchard…

SATURDAY 10 JUNE

Plus: Lionel Richie, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems + more.