The folk custodian of the native songs of the British Isles, leading voice in the environmental movement, and creator of the hugely successful Singing with Nightingales, Sam Lee has become, over the course of four critically acclaimed albums, a chronicler and artistic spokesperson for the natural world.
Nominated for the Mercury prize, his commitment to both the indigenous song culture of the UK and Ireland via his song collecting work with Gypsy Traveller communities and through his writing and experience-making – bringing people into enchanted encounters with the natural world – is unique, heartfelt and deeply rooted.
His latest album Songdreaming, awarded 5 stars by the Guardian, is infused with various ideas of what loves songs for the natural world might sound like in this fractious and uncertain time we live in. In this special concert, Sam and the full band will also be in collaboration with the Fire Choir which Sam founded back in 2016.
‘I wanted to sing a vision of what a conversation between us and the land could be, to restore and inspire a practice of songful immersion in nature that could bring healing. Something we need now more than ever.’ Sam Lee on Songdreaming 2024.
£1 of each ticket purchased will be donated to EarthPercent.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
This performance will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
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.
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.
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 EarthPercent:
EarthPercent gives opportunities for those across the music industry to raise vital funds for the planet. They invite the industry to pledge ongoing donations or to raise funds through the existing mechanisms within music and through innovative fundraising campaigns. They use the funds raised to power their grant giving across 5 action areas: greening music, just energy transition, protecting and restoring nature, legal & policy change and climate justice.