Pictured: Tunng

Big Wheel Sundays returns in August for another summer season of concerts at the stunning Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park. Guests include British Sea Power, Tunng and Alabama 3.

“This was a thoroughly pleasant way to spend an evening - listening to rich warm music - in a twinkly alfresco setting as a gentle breeze hissed through the trees” (Daily Telegraph)

“One of the great and simple rituals of London life” (Financial Times)

Big Wheel Sundays, now in its 3rd sell out year, presents some of the most exciting music in London’s most beautiful and enchanting outside venue.

Taking place on the Sundays between the 16th – 30th of August 2009, you will find London’s premium urban festival playing host to British Sea Power, Alabama 3 unplugged and Tunng.

The Experience

Gates open at 6pm for this unique event allowing the crowds to laze around and picnic on the lawn, grab a cold drink from the outside bar or enjoy something sizzling from the BBQ, before checking out the evening’s entertainment in this legendary amphitheatre under a blanket of stars.

The Venue

The location, set within the surroundings of Regents Park, is the oldest outdoor theatre in Britain and has had its boards trodden for the past 75 years. This is the perfect ticket to escape from the rush of the city whilst being conveniently smack bang in the middle of it. A one off chance to experience these artists in a very special, intimate and unique setting.

Big Wheel Sundays is now a regular date in the summer calendar and we are tremendously proud and excited about hosting our 2009 line-up.

The Artists

British Sea Power + very special guests - Sunday 16th August

BSP are a must see live band, having previously won a ‘Time Out’ Live Band Of The Year Award – these boys have a reputation for elaborate and exciting shows; climbing rigging, tearing down their foliage and occasionally a ten-foot bear names Ursine Ultra makes an appearance. Open Air Theatre is a perfect destination for continuing BSP’s habit of seeking out unusual venues. Their style ranges from the sweeping, often epic, guitar pop sound to the visceral and angular. Critics have likened their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure to The Pixies. And are the first rock band in history with a pronounced interest in bird watching and rambling.

Tickets are Lower tier £32.50/Upper tier £26 – available through

http://openairtheatre.org/p184.html

http://www.seetickets.com

Alabama 3 Unplugged + very special guests - Sunday 23rd August

Named by The Guardian as “the best live band in the country” and Irvine Welsh said "This is the first band I could ever dance to in the daytime hours without chemical assistance.” Alabama 3 achieved international fame with their genius bluesy theme tune to the Soprano’s Woke Up This Morning. A rare chance to catch the band doing an acoustic stripped down set of their addictive blend of country, gospel and delta blues with haunting harmonies and one-inch-punch lyrics in this unique unplugged set-up.

Tickets are Lower tier £32.50/Upper tier £26 – available through

http://openairtheatre.org/p184.html

http://www.seetickets.com

Tunng + Micachu, Beth Jean Houghton and 6 Day Riot - Sunday 30th August

Anybody who has been lucky enough to see Tunng’s triumphant festival shows will be rubbing their hands at the thought of seeing their beautiful blend of finger picking guitars & electronic beats in the Open Air Theatre. Tunng play a mesmerizing mix of folky acoustics and busy electronica, overlaying electronic crackles, gorgeous harmonies, bewitching mantras and synthetic beats that are reminiscent of early Beta Band, 'The Wicker Man' soundtrack and Four Tet.

Tickets are Lower tier £32.50/Upper tier £26 – available through

http://openairtheatre.org/p184.html

http://www.seetickets.com

Open Air Theatre Official Website