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Lytham Festival 2025 Lineup Announced with Stevie Wonder, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Simple Minds

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Lytham Festival 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event, with an incredible lineup of music legends and rising stars. The festival, which takes place from Thursday, July 3 to Sunday, July 6, will feature a diverse range of acts, including Grammy Award winners, Brit Award nominees, and critically acclaimed artists. The opening night headliner, Stevie Wonder, is one of the most celebrated figures in popular music, with a career spanning over five decades and a record-breaking 25 Grammy Awards. Corinne Bailey Rae, a double MOBO Award winner and three-time BRIT Award nominee, will support Stevie Wonder on the opening night, featuring hits like "Put Your Records On" and "Like A Star". The festival will also welcome Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morissette, and Simple Minds, among other notable acts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stevie Wonder, one of the most celebrated figures in popular music, will open the festival with a performance of his iconic songs.
  • Corinne Bailey Rae, a double MOBO Award winner and three-time BRIT Award nominee, will support Stevie Wonder on opening night with hits like "Put Your Records On" and "Like A Star".
  • Justin Timberlake will perform with his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, featuring fellow Grammy Award winner Jess Glynne and Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny.
  • Simple Minds and Texas will close the festival with a double headlining set, featuring support from indie stars Cast.
  • The festival will also pay tribute to The Alarm's Mike Peters, who passed away in April following a long illness.
  • Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor expressed excitement about the lineup, stating that the festival is "almost upon us" and promising a "stunning opening" with the addition of Corinne Bailey Rae.
  • Tickets for the festival are now available and can be purchased via lythamfestival.com.

Statistics:

  • Stevie Wonder has amassed 49 Top 40 singles and 32 Number One singles worldwide, with over 100 million units sold.
  • Stevie Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award.
  • Corinne Bailey Rae has released four critically acclaimed studio albums, with a Number One debut album in 2006 featuring global hits "Put Your Records On" and "Like A Star".
  • Justin Timberlake has a Grammy Award nomination for his album "The 20/20 Experience".
  • Simple Minds have released numerous chart-topping albums and singles, including the iconic "Don't You (Forget About Me)".

Sources:

  • Lytham Festival 2025 official website: www.lythamfestival.com
  • Interview with Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor: [No specific source, but mentioned in the article]
  • Wikipedia entries for Stevie Wonder, Corinne Bailey Rae, Justin Timberlake, Simple Minds, and The Alarm

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