Enjoy a unique evening of music on the iconic main lawn of Chelsea Physic Garden. The Garden is excited to present a number of performances from some of London’s best, emerging talent.

Bring a picnic blanket, sit back and enjoy the late summer sun in London’s most beautiful setting. You will be able to purchase drinks and food from the Physic Garden Café.

Booking Information:

• Admission for one is £20
• Ticket Admission for two is £35
• Bench Ticket for two is £45. There are a limited number of bench seats available. Book soon to avoid disappointment.
• Doors open at 6:30pm. Performances start at 7pm.
• Concession Admission rates available (Students, Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Refugee Status and Asylum Seekers)
• This is an open air event, without cover.

Physic Garden Café:

• Welcome drinks and platter options are available for pre-order at the booking link.
• Drinks and Barbeque options will be available for purchase on site.
• Due to our license, you will be unable to bring in alcohol from off the premises, any alcohol that is brought into the venue will be taken off you and left at reception until you leave. Alcohol is available to purchase at our café.

These events will go ahead whatever the weather, unless it becomes unsafe to do so. You should dress appropriately for the Great British weather, and bring an umbrella if needed. If you have not booked a bench, bring a rug to sit on, there is other seating available but it is limited.

These events are part of our Chelsea Physic Garden’s 350 Anniversary year.

Performers

Hohnen Ford

Born and raised in North London, Hohnen Ford grew up immersed in London’s vibrant Jazz scene, becoming fixated on instrumental jazz music of the 20th Century and later studying Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music. Whilst at the Royal Academy, Hohnen Ford wrote and performed extensively in various ensembles around the UK, whilst privately developing her own sound, inspired by the songwriting of Joni Mitchell, Bjork, David Longstreth, Stevie Wonder, Big Thief, Gillian Welch, and the composers of the Great American Songbook. Whilst writing and recording her debut release, Hohnen Ford has cultivated a devoted online audience through performances at her piano, live-streamed from her home to millions each week. Taking confidence from these performances she set about creating her first release, a combination of self-written songs and collaborations with the likes of Matt Maltese, creating a collection of intimate songs recorded at home, on the very same piano.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34c3b95E9ZQPMPapPOv8RW?si=lLfCKyXzS7eq00xg0IEXcQ&nd=1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hohnenford/

State of Play

State of Play map a vast musical territory, travelling through the urban streets of Hip-Hop and R&B out to industrialised zones of Rock and Punk. These musical nomads take their live audiences on a high octane joyride, with some unexpected but hugely welcome detours out to fringes of Reggae and Drum & Bass. Their utterly distinctive sound is the culmination of the myriad influences that fall within the sweep of their diverse collective. Providing us with the soundtrack for our social revolution – We pledge our allegiance to the State of Play!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/25wsK95fYQyvnie53PfZ0l?si=2bgsA2FGSsmzSmYU7-X8cA

Tara Minton

Tara Minton is an Australian born harpist, vocalist and composer. She is proudly endorsed by Camac Harps and holds a master’s degree in jazz performance from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Sought after as both a harpist and vocalist, Tara has worked with Björk, Tom Walker, ESKA, Stan Sulzmann, Geoff Gascoyne, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and the Australian World Orchestra. She leads her own original project as a harpist/vocalist and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall for the BBC Proms, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Cadogan Hall and has toured extensively playing jazz and original music around the world. She is joined by long time collaborator, Ed Babar on double bass, who alongside his many playing credits, is

the founder and director of “The Blues and Roots Ensemble” – a music charity and 9-piece jazz band dedicated to sharing the music of Charles Mingus. The duo released an intimate jazz album together in 2022, “Two For The Road”, which was highly praised by the UK jazz.