Shine with Jess Gillam and her 7 Piece Band
Much-loved saxophonist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Jess Gillam brings her acclaimed seven-piece band to the stage in a vibrant, uplifting celebration of music. Spanning centuries and styles, SHINE is packed with joy, energy, warmth and virtuoso performances.
Award-winning saxophonist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Jess Gillam brings her acclaimed concert experience SHINE to the stage. Drawing on the music and spirit of her newly released album, Shine, the show spans more than 900 years of music, weaving through the vitality of C.P.E. Bach and the tenderness of Barbara Strozzi to the infectious rhythms of Michael Nyman and the intimacy of folk traditions.
Praised for her “breath-taking high-wire virtuosity” (The Arts Desk) and her “unstuffy, inspiring personality” (The Times), Jess creates an atmosphere that is as welcoming as it is exhilarating. Introducing the music from the stage, she shares the stories behind the programme, inviting audiences into an evening of discovery, connection and joy.
Performing with her seven-piece band – think string quartet, jazz trio and saxophone – Jess pairs familiar favourites with exciting new finds. The result is a richly varied programme that reflects her eclectic musical influences and adventurous spirit, moving effortlessly between centuries, genres and moods.
SHINE is a celebration of collaboration, creativity and the power of live music to bring people together. Full of warmth, colour and infectious energy, it is an evening guaranteed to lift the spirits, leaving audiences with a warm and happy glow.
This performance will last approximately 80 minutes, without an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for certain shows to attendees aged under 30. To access Under 30s tickets, your account needs to be updated with your Date of Birth. Please visit the account centre to add your Date of Birth and go to ‘Other Preferences’ to opt in to the Under 30s Scheme.
If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Jess Gillam
Jess Gillam is a trailblazing saxophonist and presenter known for her electrifying performances and engaging personality. She made history as the youngest soloist at the Last Night of the Proms and now hosts the award-winning BBC Radio 3 show This Classical Life. Jess is committed to expanding the saxophone repertoire, with recent premieres including works by Anna Clyne, Dani Howard, and Karl Jenkins. She has performed with leading orchestras worldwide, including the BBC orchestras, DSO Berlin, Sydney Symphony, and Baltimore Symphony. A Decca Classics artist, her albums topped the UK Classical Charts, and her debut Rise made The Times’ Top 100 Albums of 2019. She founded the Jess Gillam Ensemble, known for its genre-crossing approach, and regularly appears at major venues across Europe and beyond. Awarded an MBE in 2021, Jess continues to champion music through education and outreach, and her dynamic presence makes her a leading voice in classical music today.
Reviews
‘Breath-taking high-wire virtuosity’ The Arts Desk
‘Unstuffy, inspiring personality’ The Times