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THE COMET IS COMING – Friday Headliner

Main Stage

Friday 08 September 2023

The Comet Is Coming are an acclaimed London-based cosmic trio that incorporates elements of jazz, electronica, funk, and psychedelic rock, with a love of all things outer space, science fiction, and B-movies. The band are previous Mercury Prize nominees and The Guardian have described them as “true heirs” to cosmic jazz pioneers Sun Ra.

The band is led by saxophonist, Shabaka Hutchings who has established himself as a central figure in the London jazz scene and has previously performed in bands including Melt Yourself Down and Sons of Kemet; and now in The Comet Is Coming with keyboardist Dan Leavers, and drummer Max Hallett.

The Comet Is Coming have garnered critical acclaim over their three albums and a reputation as a formidable live force with the trio performing at the famous American festival Coachella and Glastonbury festivals this year.