Music of Aretha Franklin to launch Watford Jazz Junction festival

AEG Presents reveals opening acts for Watford Colosseum - Access All Areas

AEG Presents newest venue Watford Colosseum will see Ocean Colour Scene perform the inaugural show on 29 August, followed by concerts by acts including Jake Bugg, The Stranglers and David Essex. The venue’s opening follows a programme of improvements and refurbishment reportedly worth £5 million. The 40,000 square-foot venue will be able to accommodate 2,345 people standing or 1,189 seated. AEG Presents, which was appointed in March 2023 by Watf…

Music of Aretha Franklin to launch Watford Jazz Junction festival

The music of soul icon Aretha Franklin will grace the stage at Watford Palace Theatre when the Watford Jazz Junction festival returns this month.

1K Phew Pays Homage to Queen of Soul in 'Aretha'

Titled after the great Aretha Franklin, 1K Phew dropped a single sharing his thoughts on respect in society. “These days, there’s a real lack of respect. Sometimes you gotta spell it out for people — literally,” 1K Phew said in a release. “That’s what I did with ‘Aretha.’ I want people to understand that you gotta give respect to get it. It’s bigger than a song — it’s a message we all need right now.” “Aretha” is Phew’s third single this year. L…