Best known for chart-topping hits such as Laid and Sit Down, James are playing Ludlow Castle on Thursday 25 July.

They will be joined by very special guests The Pigeon Detectives, Sleeper and The Clause.

James were honoured at The Ivor Novello Awards 2023, receiving the PRS Music Icon Award, kick starting a whole year of celebration for their 40th Anniversary. This prestigious award was followed by the release of their orchestral double album Be Opened By The Wonderful which reached #3 in the UK charts in June and a run of sold out tour dates, receiving the best reviews of their career. Throughout the summer the band then headlined multiple UK and European festivals, culminating in two unique shows backed by full orchestra and choir at The Odeon Of Herodes Atticus, Athens and a Special Guest headline slot at Latitude Festival.

Residents of Ludlow and surrounding areas with post codes SY7, SY8 & HR6 will have access to priority pre-sale from Wednesday 24 January at 9am here. General admission tickets go on sale on Friday 26 January at 9am here.