LEVEL 42 announced as Friday headliners

Headliners for The Cambridge Club festival 2022

• The Cambridge Club festival returns to the stunning Childerley Orchard, Cambridge – on Friday 10th to Sunday 12th June 2022 – for a weekend of Music, Arts & Culture for all ages.

• An unbeatable line-up of pop, soul, funk and disco legends – including superstar headliners LIONEL RICHIE, DIANA ROSS, NILE RODGERS & CHIC, LEVEL 42 and many more.

• Plus: family entertainment, comedy & live podcasts in unique Orchard area, street food & dining, and after dark DJs – with glamping, pre-pitched and self-pitch camping.

Level 42 will start the party on Friday night

The Cambridge Club is excited to announce LEVEL 42 as its Friday headliner (10th June), joining an irresistible, dance-inspired line-up for 2022’s festival. As 80s dance-rock royalty with over 31 million record sales, LEVEL 42 will perform universally-loved staples like ‘Running in the Family’ and ‘Lessons in Love’, with their iconic mixture of jaunty guitars and glittery breakbeats to make for a sparkling set – the climax of the opening night that will blaze the way for the weekend’s wonderful offerings.

The feel-good, family-friendly festival will be showcasing its line-up in its return to the enchanting Childerley Orchard on 10-12th June alongside the biggest names in Pop, Funk, Soul, Disco and R&B for more musical magic in the Cambridgeshire countryside. After a magnificent inaugural weekend in 2021, the expectations are set high for 2022.

The festival returns to Childerley Orchard this June

Level 42 join a star-studded list of performers, with musical icons and global solo superstars like LIONEL RICHIE and DIANA ROSS. Four-time Grammy winner Richie is guaranteed to have everyone dancing All Night Long, with his catalogue of anthems from a trailblazing career (Saturday 11th June). Crowned Billboard’s “Female Entertainer of the Century”, with over 100 million album sales, Ms. Ross will perform her timeless, effervescent hits for the ultimate sing-along to close the show (Sunday 12th June). 

Saturday night’s special guests are none other than the iconic NILE RODGERS & CHIC – whose classic live show boasts a string of #1 hits, brought to life with Nile’s signature hypnotic guitar lines and CHIC’s impeccable musicianship. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the most prolific songwriters of all time – penning career-defining hits for David Bowie, Madonna, Sister Sledge and more – expect a trademark tour-de-force from The Hitmaker and co.

The iconic Diana Ross headlines on Sunday

Further acts announced include Corinne Bailey Rae, who will serenade crowds with her soothing jazz warble and melodic ballads; Gabrielle who will bring some true homegrown R&B / Soul vibes; and Sara Cox makes a triumphant return with a nostalgia party like no other – in her stomping Just Can’t Get Enough 80s show. Friends of the festival Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club, Trevor Nelson, and Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno are back to get us all dancing, as always. 

As the sun sets and the night beckons, campers / glampers can head to the Party-Time Continuum After Dark stage for starlight sets from top DJs Jodie Harsh, Crazy P (DJ set) and more – who’ll be keeping the tunes spinning under the beautiful, twinkling orchard lights.

On top of their music offering, The Cambridge Club serves up a three-day feast of arts, culture and wellbeing, with something for all ages. Festival goers can start their morning by practising peaceful mindfulness and yoga, led by experienced instructors. Each day, their unique Orchard area hosts comedy, fascinating talks, and live podcasts. For children (and parents), The Imagination Station offers entertaining, educational, and energetic activities.

Glamping and camping are available on site

A wide variety of delicious food and drink is available, with cuisines from all over the world to whet the appetites of festival goers. There will be a multitude of tasty stalls and street food options – from wood-fired pizza and hoisin duck wraps, to freshly made crêpes and warm chocolate chip cookies – to tickle the taste buds, as well as sit-down dining experiences too.

The Childerley Orchard site – just a few minutes outside of Cambridge city centre, and close to Cambridge North train station – captures the unique essence of The Cambridge Club. Centred around an ancient Orchard, it offers an idyllic backdrop to share your favourite music with your favourite people, nestled in the heart of the sublime Cambridgeshire countryside.

With such massive musical legends and an incredible array of cultural experiences, all located in this stunning setting – The Cambridge Club 2022 is set to be an unmissable event. Stay tuned for further announcements about areas across the festival site.

After Dark DJs exclusively for campers over the weekend

The festivals’ MD William Young said:
“We are honoured to be welcoming such a wealth of iconic artists to The Cambridge Club next year, and to now add in the legendary Level 42 to headline our Friday show is the icing on the cake. Since we started out, these were some of the dream names on our list, so we're absolutely blown away to be able to announce them. It’s the most apt and exciting line-up we could have wished for following the breakout success of last year – it really embodies the feel-good, dance-focussed philosophy at the heart of the festival, and spans the generations so there’s something for all ages. The 2021 event was incredible – to see people coming together to celebrate and dance after a tough couple of years was magical. We can’t wait to welcome even more of you to The Cambridge Club next June. We’re upping the levels and turning up the party, so don’t miss out!”