This week, PizzaExpress Liverpool ONE will be hosting Live Summer Sessions – a series of al fresco performances celebrating Britain’s musical talent, in support of music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins.
Diners will be able to experience uplifting acoustic performances from 20 July-23 July, while they enjoy popular pizzas such as the Sloppy Giuseppe or American Hot, not forgetting the family favourite…Dough Balls. Having kicked off in Manchester last week, Live Summer Sessions now takes the stage in Liverpool and will also travel to Leeds, London, Cardiff and Brighton as PizzaExpress aims to fill the UK’s streets with music this summer.
Live Summer Sessions is a continuation of PizzaExpress’ longstanding heritage with live music and to launch the series, the iconic pizzeria partnered with national pop rock icons McFly, who performed a secret gig last week surprising and delighting guests who were dining at PizzaExpress Live’s Dean Street venue.
Following in the footsteps of other musical icons such as Gregory Porter, Van Morrison and Amy Winehouse who have graced the PizzaExpress Live stage since opening its first jazz club in 1976, Tom, Danny, Dougie and Harry took to the stage with an acoustic set of McFly’s biggest hits including ballads and crowd-pleasers All About You, Star Girl and Obviously. The chart-topping quartet also delighted Londoners with a stripped back rendition of their latest single, Honey I’m Home, from their 7th studio album, Power to Play.
Diners across the UK should keep their eyes peeled, as the award-winning band won’t be the only head-turning act appearing as part of PizzaExpress Live Summer Sessions, with additional talent popping up throughout the six weeks to surprise diners and passers-by with special al fresco performances.
One slot at each location has been reserved for a lucky emerging artist, who entered PizzaExpress’ competition element of the series to be in with a chance of being awarded by a panel of judges a money-can’t-buy-prize: the opportunity to record an album via PX Records and perform at one of PizzaExpress’ iconic music venues.
PizzaExpress Live locations present more than 1,500 shows each year, but Live Summer Sessions takes this passion for live music across the UK as summer evenings provide the perfect backdrop for music and dining. The series will see all performers taking part raising money for the brand’s national charity partner, music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins.
PizzaExpress Live Summer Sessions locations:
- 20-23 July – Liverpool, PizzaExpress One
- 27-30 July – Leeds, PizzaExpress Dock
- 3-6 August – London, PizzaExpress Kings Road
- 10-13 August – Cardiff, PizzaExpress Mermaid Quay
- 17 – 20 August – Brighton, PizzaExpress Jubilee
To experience PizzaExpress Live Summer Sessions, head to PizzaExpress Liverpool ONE between 4:30pm-8:40pm on Thursday 20 July and 4:30pm-7:30pm Friday 21 July-Sunday 23 July and enjoy your favourite pizza to the uplifting sound of live music.
For more information, check out http://www.pizzaexpress.com/live-summer-sessions
