Lauraine McIntosh

Leicester, UK
2026-07-05 | De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU, United Kingdom
Shalamar return to the UK to celebrate their 50th anniversary with The Gold Tour – A 50 Year Celebration, joined by special guest Gwen Dickey. Formed in Los Angeles in 1976, the group became a defining force in late ’70s and ’80s R&B, funk and dance music, selling over 25 million records worldwide and scoring 18 UK Top 75 hits.
Audiences can expect a night packed with timeless classics including ‘A Night To Remember’, ‘Take That To The Bank’, ‘The Second Time Around’ and ‘Dancin’ In The Sheets’ — an uplifting celebration of five decades of soul, style and unforgettable dancefloor moments.

Colchester, UK
2026-07-10 | Charter Hall, Colchester Leicester World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH

Surrey, UK
2026-07-11 | Le Nouveau Cap, 56 Rue Auguste Renoir, Aulnay-sous-Bois, Saint-Denis, 93600, France
Boogietown returns for its fifth and biggest edition yet, transforming the riverside grounds of Apps Court Farm into a one-day celebration of disco, soul, funk and feel-good dance music. In 2026, the festival expands to five stages for the first time, bringing even more music, discovery and unforgettable moments just outside London.
Expect a crowd of true music lovers, a relaxed daytime vibe that builds to sunset, world-class disco, soul and funk across multiple stages. As well as Shalamar, headlining the Main Stage artists include: Gloria Gaynor, Gabrielle, Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay, Soul II Soul, hosted by Jonny Meah & Nick Coulson.

Milton Keynes, UK
2026-08-08 | Milton Keynes Bowl, Watling Street, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AA
Electric Paradise lands at Milton Keynes Bowl on Saturday 8th August as a brand-new open-air celebration of disco, funk, soul and house. Set within one of the UK’s most iconic outdoor venues, the inaugural edition welcomes up to 50,000 music lovers for a large-scale, feel-good experience, complete with high-spec production, premium sound and a carefully curated, cross-generational line-up. Promoted by JBM Music, Electric Paradise launches a long-term festival concept set to become a standout date on the summer calendar.
As well as Shalamar, other artists performing include Grace Jones, Candi Staton, UB40, Kool & The Gang, Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge, Cameo, Earth, Wind & Fire (by Al McKay), Jocelyn Brown and Heather Small, delivering an era-spanning soundtrack of timeless anthems and dancefloor classics.
