Green Room is a music festival series, launched in 2023, taking world-class artists, usually found on the big stage, into intimate and beautiful performance spaces. Audience numbers are limited so both performer and audience member get the best possible experience.
BIG NAMES. BEAUTIFUL SPACES
BIG NAMES. BEAUTIFUL SPACES
Events
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19:30
The Van Morrison Alumni Band unites legendary musicians who once toured and recorded with the iconic Van Morrison. Celebrated for their masterful blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock, the band delivers electrifying performances steeped in authenticity, musical heritage, and the timeless spirit of Morrison’s influential sound.
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11:00–12:00
Not forgetting the little people, a concert for the whole family!
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and their families. Bach to Baby believes children can enjoy exceptional live classical music from their very earliest moments, so they bring exhilarating performances and outstanding musicians from the top concert stages to inspiring locations on your doorstep. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances with your young babes in tow. No concert is complete without feeding, crying and nappy changing!
Doors open 15 minutes before the concert starts. The concert lasts around 45 minutes.
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19:30
Neil Brand’s Silent Comedy Triple Bill is a joyous celebration of classic silent-era hilarity, brought vividly to life with Brand’s live piano accompaniment. Featuring timeless performances from comedy legends like Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd, this cinematic event delivers laughter, charm, and musical brilliance in a uniquely immersive theatrical experience.
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11:00
The Jay Rayner Sextet return to Green Room by popular demand, to give you a Second Helping of their 80s music inspired show, full of great music, more great stories and sometimes rather inappropriate language.
Renowned restaurant critic Jay Rayner, undoubtedly the best jazz pianist in Britain of all the judges on MasterChef, a man who came of age in the 80s, has long been fascinated by the chart hits from that decade which weren’t just jazz-inflected but had jazz in their very bones.
Jay now leads an ensemble of top-flight musicians; Pat Gordon-Smith, voice; Dave Lewis, sax; Robert Rickenberg, bass; Chris Cobbson, guitar; Sophie Alloway, drums. to celebrate the greatest of those 80s songs, with new arrangements of brilliant tracks by Sade, Matt Bianco, Working Week, Everything But The Girl, Swing Out Sister, Sting and much more.
Get your 80s on once more, with The Jay Rayner Sextet.
Please note: brunch, not included in ticket price, will be available to purchase from one of our wonderful festival caterers.
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13:30–16:00
Come and show your classic car against the spectacular backdrop of this incredible tithe barn, accompanied by live music, refreshments and a truly unique atmosphere.
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15:30
Blues-drenched sounds of 1920s New Orleans jazz, propulsive grooves and a fresh take on this timeless and wildly popular style.
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19:30
Titans of the UK jazz scene, Joe Stilgoe and Giacomo Smith have come together celebrating the characters who frequent jazz clubs with their band The Entertainers - an enticing project featuring members of Kansas Smittys House Band, Joe’s own band and guest vocalists Emma Smith and Pete Horsfall. The ultimate jazz supergroup.
Songs inspired by the world of jazz clubs, audiences who come and go, characters who can be found at the bars of any club in the world. Each song tells a different tale, presents a different character - the music is about membership, acceptance, a shared love of something vital, quixotic rules and regulations, the minutiae of everynight life, and importantly, the world of entertainment. With these shows, Joe and his cohorts have created a wondrously immersive night of entertainment, so from the moment you step into the venue it will feel like the greatest night at the greatest jazz club on earth. You never know, you might be sitting next to one of the acts…
Ticket packages
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INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Step into the vibrant energy of Green Room Festival. From intimate gigs to the classic car meet, every moment is designed to excite and inspire your weekend in the heart of beautiful Kent.
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Full Jazz Sunday
Whether you like your jazz energetic, traditional or chilled, we have a full selection for you to round off the weekend, and with this special ticket, you can come and see all three, as well as the classic car meet!
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full weekend ticket
Experience the ultimate weekend at Green Room Festival: 5 exclusive gigs, a classic car meet, and non-stop vibes. One unforgettable bundle, crafted for music lovers and motorheads alike.
Announcing
our next
3-day festival
29.08–31.08.25
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VEnue
Tithe Barn, Court Lodge Farm
Lenham, Kent ME17 2QD
Our 3-day summer festival is set in the spectacular and intimate backdrop of the Tithe Barn, Lenham.
The Tithe Barn is a remarkable historic structure that dates back to the 14th century. With its striking timber-framed design and expansive interior space, it served as a crucial centre for storing and distributing tithes collected from the local community. Today, it stands as a cherished heritage site, offering visitors a glimpse into Kent's agricultural past.
A truly special and unique experience.
Refreshments
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With us for the entirety of the weekend.
A wine bar and shop in Sandgate, close to Folkestone and seconds away from the beach, John Dory will be pouring some of their favourite wines, including the wildly popular Crémant de Limoux, a top Beaujolais, a white Bordeaux and fizz from both our favourite Kentish winery, Westwell (The village where Green Room founder, Alexandra, grew up). Cheese platters from esteemed French affineurs Mons Cheesmongers, and charcuterie from Italian specialists The Ham and Cheese Co.
As featured in the Observer Food Monthly magazine.
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With us on Sunday 31st August only.
In February 2015 Russell Gormley founded Kitchen of Kent with this wife, Sarah, with the view to building an event catering business that offered more than just catering and was committed to promoting and supporting local suppliers. To this end, much of their menu comes from Kent.
They also understand the importance of catering to different dietary requirements, which is why they offer ample gluten-free and vegan options as standard.
Their responsible approach also extends to using recyclable food carriers, birch wood biodegradable cutlery, and recycled napkins.
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With us on Sunday 31st August only.
Jacques et Lilie is super excited to be coming with Ginette to be part of the Green Room concert offering our delicious coffee, delicate teas and comforting hot chocolate to pair with their handcrafted, luxurious patisseries. Our patisseries are homemade following the recipes of Amandine's grandparents. All of our drinks are specially selected for their high-end taste and qualities. The coffee comes from Curve, a speciality roasterie from Margate; The teas are from the British Company Tea Lab which focuses on non-artificial flavour teas.
And the hot chocolate from Mork; the best of its kind.
FAQs
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Yes it is, but please advise us as to your needs before arriving so we can ensure you are well looked after.
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There are no concessions.
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Yes of course, but they will require a ticket for each event. The Bach to Baby concert on the Saturday morning is specifically geared towards children and as a result, they come free to this concert with a Bach to Baby ticket holding adult.
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There is both parking and disabled parking at the barn. The entrance for all vehicles is through the gates of Court Lodge Farm, next to Lenham fire station off the High Street.
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Vehicles: The entrance for all vehicles is through the gates of Court Lodge Farm, next to Lenham fire station off the High Street. NO vehicular access from the village square
Pedestrians: Pedestrians can access the barn either via Court Lodge Farm gates or off the village square between Thorneloe & co Solicitors and the bakery.
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The doors will open 1.5 hrs before each evening event and 30 minutes before the morning concerts.
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There is no allocated seating.
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There will be local produce refreshments available to purchase at each event.
Donors & sponsors
Special thanks to our donors: Steve & Angela Migden, Patrick & Jill Sales, Robert & Maggie Peaple.
We would gratefully welcome donations from those interested in supporting Green Room to bring world-class artists into intimate and beautiful performance spaces.
A few sponsorship opportunities are currently available. Please email Festival Director Alexandra to discuss this further.
MEDIA, sUpporters & volunteers
Festival photographer: Robert Crowley
For high-resolution images please email the press team.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers:
Sarah Palmer, Helena Wood, Nicholas Reed, Sarah Clark, James Green, David and Karen Procter, Charles and Hilary Sell, Steve Ridley and Sarah Geering.