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Level 42 Announced for Royal Park Live 2026 on July 2

Level 42 will perform live at Royal Park Live on July 2, 2026, bringing their iconic ’80s sound to an unforgettable summer night!

The support act will be Matt Bianco, another quintessential ’80s band, best known for hits such as More Than I Can Bear and Whose Side Are You On.

Ticket sales start this coming Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. via royalparklive.nl

Mark King & Omar at the V&A

🎶 Beauty of the Bassline 🎶

Join Mark King (Level 42) and Omar for a special evening of musical insight at V&A South Kensington on Friday, 12 December 2025 (18:30–19:30). They’ll explore the power and charm of the bassline — its role in driving rhythm, shaping anticipation, and anchoring popular music.

This talk is part of the lead-up to the opening of V&A East (spring 2026), where the exhibition The Music Is Black: A British Story will be featured.

🎟 Tickets: £12–£15
📍 Location: Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, V&A, London
✅ Members’ priority booking from 1 October; general booking opens 6 October

🔥 Book now: vam.ac.uk/event/VjB8ZEezYZ/beauty-of-the-bassline

Don’t miss this rare chance to hear two music icons reflect on the heartbeat of songs.