Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline Newmarket Nights in 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 13:20 · Archive

Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse on 30 July 2027.

Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday, 30 July 2027. The performance is part of the popular summer concert series, which combines live music with an evening of racing and festival atmosphere.

Rodgers, the co-founder of Chic, said: 'Newmarket, we've missed you!' and promised an 'all-killer-no-filler set of hits' to 'turn the racecourse into one huge dancefloor'.

Rodgers is a multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and guitarist. With Chic, he has penned and produced chart-topping hits including Le Freak and Good Times, and has collaborated with artists including Madonna, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Beyoncé and Sam Smith.

Sophie Able, managing director of Newmarket and Lambourn, said it was 'a real honour' to welcome Rodgers back, describing Nile Rodgers & Chic as bringing 'undeniable energy' to the July Course.

How it is being reported

• Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline Newmarket Nights at July CourseNile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse, on July 30, 2027.Cambs Times · 4 Nov, 12:58
• Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline Newmarket Nights at July CourseNile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse, on July 30, 2027.Ely Standard · 4 Nov, 12:58

In this story: Nile Rodgers · Chic · Newmarket Racecourse · Sophie Able · Madonna · David Bowie · Beyoncé

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