As soon as you hear The Voice, you know it can’t be anyone else. 25 years since her debut single Dreamsreached No.1 in the UK, Gabrielle’s voice remains pure, seductive and gloriously unique, one of the most compelling, natural voices in British pop history.

It is only fitting that Gabrielle is announced as support for Nile Rodgers & CHIC at Kingsholm Stadium on Sunday 9^thJune.

About Gabrielle

Five million albums sold, two BRIT awards, two MOBOs and an Ivor Novello in 2008 for Outstanding Song Collection (after five previous nominations). What a collection it is; including huge international smashes Riseand Out of Reach. Gabrielle is acknowledged today as not only a stunning vocalist but a writer of instantly memorable melody.

Under My Skin, her first studio album in 11 years, was released last year and was collaboratively created with producers and writers behind Corrine Bailey Rae, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith. The lead single Shinewas the No.1 most-played song on BBC Radio 2 in 2018.

Not only can concertgoers expect to hear some of the best-known pop anthems from the last four decades via the legend that is Nile Rodgers & CHIC, but also now the audience can sing the Gabrielle choruses they have been singing for years alongside the British icon herself.

About Nile Rodgers & CHIC

Headlining the event is the exceptional Nile Rodgers & CHIC. Nile is a multiple GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist.

As the co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated plenty of chart-topping hits such as ‘Le Freak’ . He alsosparked the advent of hip-hop with ‘Good Times,’ and won CHIC 11 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations.

He’s worked with artists like David Bowie (incl. ‘Lets Dance’), Diana Ross (incl. ‘Upside Down’, ‘I’m Coming Out’) and Madonna (incl. ‘Material Girl’, ‘Like A Virgin’.) His work in the CHIC Organization and these productions have sold over 300 million albums and 50 million singles worldwide.

His innovative, trendsetting collaborations with Daft Punk, Avicii, support act Sigala, Disclosure and Sam Smith reflect the vanguard of contemporary music.

CHIC released their ninth studio album ‘It’s About Time’ in 2018. The release saw the band once again collaborating with current music stars – ranging from Mura Masa and Stefflon Don to Lady Gaga.

Who else is performing at Kingsholm Stadium this summer?

Olly Murs, with support from Rak-Su, will be headlining on Friday 7^th June.

Stephen Vaughan, CEO of Kingsholm Stadium said:

‘Nile Rodgers playing at Kingsholm was always going to be a fantastic occasion. However, it’s now going to be an even better evening of music with the news that Gabrielle has been named as the support act.

‘Gabrielle is one of the finest singer-songwriters that this country has produced, boasts a number of top ten singles here in the UK, and will be the perfect way to start the entertainment. We can’t wait to see her here at Gloucester.’

How to get tickets

Tickets for both shows are now available via tickets.gloucesterrugby.co.uk and musicplussport.com.

Ticket prices start from £37.50 excluding booking fee and include pitch standing, seating and accessible tickets.

Hospitality is available to suit all budgets.