Summer Soul Picnic

Sat Jul 11 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm UTC+01:00

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust | Birmingham

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens
Publisher/HostCastle Bromwich Historic Gardens
Summer Soul Picnic
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Soul Sessions Brum return to the Gardens
About this Event

Soul Sessions Brum returns to the Gardens for the fourth year in a row.
Experience an evening of live music featuring performances from some of the best kept secrets across the West Midlands music scene…


It’s a perfect opportunity to support upcoming artists in a relaxed and inviting setting. Whenever do you get the chance to hear live music in a Baroque gardens?


Tickets £ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee)


Gates open and Food and Drink available from 6pm First act 7pm


What to expect:



  • These historic gardens have always hosted live music and we are delighted to continue the tradition. The weekend evening atmosphere will be warm and relaxed.
  • The vibe – chilling with friends. The music – always excellent.
  • NB this event is entirely outdoors – Our stretch tent protects us from any rain, you can cuddle up with blankets, if the ‘chill’ goes cold…
  • Tickets £ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee)
  • Gates open and Food and Drink available from 6pm
  • First act 7pm

 


Artists’ bios


 


Soul Grenades


Based in London, hailing from Montenegro, Hackney, Sydney and beyond, Soul Grenades have established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the live scene and festival circuit.


A veritable tornado of funk, the band boasts a super-tight rhythm section, a wall of brass and an extensive song book of original music. Fusing their many influences, encompassing crate-digging rarities to contemporary dance floor fillers, Soul Grenades deliver no-nonsense, hard-hitting funk and soul music. Soul Grenades’ third album “Raw Pleasure” was released in summer 2025. Singles from the album have received airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show.


 


Collective Sleep


is an Alternative Soul group based in Birmingham, known for their dynamic full-band sound and unforgettable live performances. Their music weaves together groove and soul with melodic vocals, soaring guitars and rich vocal harmonies, creating a captivating and powerful experience.


In July 2024 the band released their debut single ‘Walk With Me’. The band draws inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Herbie Hancock, Khruangbin, John Legend, the Isley Brothers, Steely Dan, Jamiroquai, Santana, Pink Floyd and Donny Hathaway.


Collective Sleep has graced iconic Birmingham venues like the Hare & Hounds, The Night Owl, and The Rainbow, and brought their signature sound to festivals such as Cocomad Festival, Malvern Rocks, Pairc Festival, and Lichfield Fuse Festival. Highlights include performing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Festival in 2022 and Tewkesbury Festival in 2024.


 


Shardae


Shardae is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocal arranger born and raised in Bermuda, now based in Birmingham pursuing her music career. She currently studies on the Production pathway at ACM Birmingham, where she continues to challenge herself, expand her artistry, and thank God for every opportunity along the way. Rooted in jazz, R&B, neo-soul, and gospel, Shardae believes in having fun in creativity, execution, and collaboration. With dreams of becoming a music teacher and opening a youth studio to empower the next generation of artists, her music is grounded in purpose, joy, and connection — come experience the sound and the story live.


 


Tickets

£ 15 (incl £1.08 booking fee)


Last entry 8 pm


 


 


 




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 15.00

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