Truthpaste, the north, Jordss, and more join line-up for Somerset House Summer Series

Announced today as part of the programme of July performances is art-folk outfit Truthpaste, Leeds indie rock band the north, DJ and Girls Can't DJ founder Jordss, composer and cellist Peter Gregson, alternative pop artist elsas, Polish soul artist Cinnamon Gum, singer-songwriter Olive Jones, Radio X DJ Sunta Templeton, DJ and producer Bobby Kang, and rapper DEELA. They will be joining headliners The Flaming Lips, Black Country New Road, The Cribs, Agnes Obel, Lightning Seeds, Palace, Benjamin Clementine, Thee Sacred Souls, Venna, Naika and Raf-Saperra across the ten days.

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Today, it was also revealed that The Flaming Lips will perform two sets at their headline show on Saturday, 25 July. Speaking about the series, Matthew Cook, Head of Live Events at Somerset House, says: “We’re delighted to unveil the artists for this year's Somerset House Summer Series. Spanning a variety of genres and generations, this year's edition promises to deliver spectacular performances, in the unique setting of the Somerset House open-air courtyard.

"From creative trailblazers who have led the way for bold new genres, innovators whose impact can be felt across a vast array of musicians today, distinctly individual talents who continue to surprise, and future greats carving out their own path - Summer Series once again stands as a testament to Somerset House’s position as a leading centre for contemporary culture. We can’t wait to welcome artists and fans to our home this summer.”