London’s intimate live music festival will play host to a typically eclectic and impressive array of headline artists alongside hotly tipped acts for its annual Summer Series.

Promising to be their best festival yet, there’s music from Daughter, Kodaline, Agnes Obel, The Cat Empire, Kelis, Bastille, Franz Ferdinand, Chvrches, Sam Smith, Clean Bandit and Little Dragon.

Somerset House, Strand, WC2, July 10 until July 20. Details: 020 7845 4600, somersethouse.org.uk

 

Danish singer/songwriter Agnes Obel takes to the stage on the third evening of Summer Series. To date, her ethereal tones have won her multiple Danish music awards including Best Album, Female Artist and Songwriter of the Year.            PICTURE: Frank Eidel

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East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Opening on the first night will be London-based trio Daughter, fronted by Elena Tonra.
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One of only two London dates the almighty Kelis will be performing this year. Should be a thrilling, raw set.                          PICTURE: Estevan Oriol

 

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Chvrches’ musical wizardry has made them one of the most hotly-tipped acts of the year. Expect a magical, euphoric evening.                    PICTURE: Eliot Lee Hazel

 

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Back with their fourth album, Glaswegian rockers Franz Ferdinand will once again cement their reputation as purveyors of exuberant and eclectic indie rock.                    

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The biggest-selling new British act of 2013, Bastille arrive for an intimate show in their home city.