Nile Rodgers & CHIC - Borde Hill Summer Series
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP West Sussex Directions
Thu 13.08.2026 16:00
Nile Rodgers & CHIC bring their legendary, era-defining live show to Borde Hill Parklands, Haywards Heath, West Sussex on Thursday 13th August, headlining a huge open-air summer event in one of the South East's most stunning outdoor settings. With gates opening from 4pm, fans can expect a full day of music stacked with a legendary lineup and topped off by one of the greatest hitmakers in modern music history.
A true musical icon, Nile Rodgers is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and one of the most influential producers, composers and guitarists of all time. As co-founder of CHIC, Rodgers helped shape the sound of pop, disco and dance music with era-defining classics including Le Freak - the biggest selling single in Atlantic Records' history, and Good Times, a track that laid the foundations for hip-hop and continues to be sampled and celebrated worldwide.
Beyond CHIC, Rodgers' unmistakable groove has powered global hits for David Bowie(Let's Dance), Madonna(Like a Virgin), Diana Ross(I'm Coming Out), Sister Sledge (We Are Family), Duran Duran (The Reflex),Daft Punk (Get Lucky), and more recently Beyoncé(Cuff It). His work has contributed to the sale of over 500 million albums and 100 million singles worldwide, cementing his legacy as one of the most successful collaborators in music history.
Performers
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ChicRA: Resident Advisor
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Craig Charles
WE PLAY FUNK & WE PLAY SOUL...
DJ Bookings: guy@coalitionpresents.com
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Brand New HeaviesThe Brand New Heavies are an acid jazz and alternative hip hop group formed in 1985 in Ealing, West London. Originally an instrumental rare groove group, the Brand New Heavies gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid house replaced rare groove in clubs.
Band members
The core members of the group are:
* Jan Kincaid — born 17 May 1966 in Ealing - drummer / keyboardist
* Simon Bartholomew — born 16 October 1965 in Ealing - guitarist
* Andrew Levy — born 20 July 1966 in Ealing - bassist / keyboardist
The band has also worked with many vocalists, including N'Dea Davenport, Sideah Garrett, Carleen Anderson, Nicole Russo, and Sy Smith.
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Izo Fitzroy
With a rare combination of powerful vocals, honest song writing and dynamic live performances, Izo FitzRoy's music is a unique and captivating blend of soul, gospel and blues.
