Cross The Tracks: Popular festival returns to Brockwell Park

On Friday, May 25, Cross The Tracks returns to form part of Brockwell Park’s bank holiday festivities in Brixton.

Last year’s festival was packed with talent and attendees. (Image: Garry Jones) Between midday and 10.30pm attendees can celebrate everything jazz, funk and soul. 

Recently, a second wave of acts for the 2025 lineup were announced, including headliners Ezra Collective.

The Mercury-prize-winning band Ezra Collective are returning to the Cross The Tracks stage, this time with a headline slot alongside Michael Kiwanuka.

Since their 2023 Mercury Prize win, they’ve garnered great recognition including four nominations at this year’s BRIT Awards, winning the best group title.

The sun setting at 2024’s sold out festival. (Image: Summer Copeland) Also new to the roster is Anderson .Paak’s live band Free Nationals, who boast famous collaborations with Mac Miller and Kali Uchis.

Dutch-Caribbean singer/songwriter Naomi Sharon and NTS Radio residents Touching Bass – Alex Rita & Errol – have been added to the lineup too.

There will also be a Handson Family Heritage Stage takeover featuring: Mr Thing, Vanessa Freeman, LyricaL + The Shejay & Exhibit69 and special guests Janet Kay, Carroll Thompson (live), IG Culture, Sarah Love, Colin Dale & Glade Marie. 

These artists will be joining critically acclaimed headliner Michael Kiwanuka, the renowned Jordan Rakei, experimental jazz musician Nala Sinephro, legendary early-’70s British group Cymande, rising R&B icon Sinéad Harnett and many more.

2025 will be the festival’s sixth edition. (Image: Summer Copeland)

Tickets start at £59.50 + £5.95 booking fee for adults, £5.00 + 50p booking fee for under 10s, and £25.50 + £2.45 booking fee for children aged 10-17 years.

To find out more visit https://www.xthetracks.com