Green Room is a new 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.
Tickets will be on sale soon.
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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.
Tickets will be on sale soon.
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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
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 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 jazzy 80s on with the Jay Rayner Sextet. Box-shouldered jacket and big hair optional.
Get your 80s on with the Jay Rayner Sextet: a show full of great music, killer stories and often quite inappropriate laughter. With Pat Gordon-Smith, voice; Dave Lewis, sax; Robert Rickenberg, bass; Chris Cobbson, guitar; Sophie Alloway, drums.
Please note: brunch, not included in ticket price, will be available to purchase from one of our wonderful festival caterers.
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14:00–16:00
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.
Tickets will be available soon.
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19:00
Get ready for a showstopping finale! Our big closing night promises an unforgettable evening of live music, surprises, and celebration—topped off by a sensational headline act still under wraps. Expect electric performances, high-energy vibes, and a crowd ready to party. Stay tuned... the best is yet to come!
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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 1st September 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 Saturday 31 August (Bach to Baby) and Sunday 1 September.
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
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.