Magic are delighted to be partners with the 2009 English Heritage Picnic Concerts, taking place this summer at Kenwood House, London and Audley End, Saffron Walden.

The Hampstead stately home has been a unique fixture in the Capital’s summer concert calendar for 56 years. After last year’s triumphant return of the Kenwood Picnic Concerts, 2009’s Concerts begin on Saturday 27 June with former Kinks front man and north London legend Ray Davies and his band performing alongside the Crouch End Festival Chorus. This is followed on 4 July by singer-songwriter and Magic favourite, James Morrison, Flamenco-Latin stars the Gipsy Kings on 11 July and the much-loved Kenwood Summer Proms with multi platinum-selling ‘People’s Tenor’ Russell Watson on 18 July.

Saturday 1 August sees musical icons Simply Red performing their greatest hits, followed on 8 August by A Celebration of Motown’s Greatest Hits – Dancing in the Streets’. Jools Holland, the most popular pianist and band leader in the UK, performs on 15 August with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. The finale of the season, the Last Night of the Kenwood Proms with Alfie Boe, takes place on 22 August and concludes with a spectacular fireworks display.

Audley End’s concert season launches in style on Saturday 11 July with Russell Watson performing a concert of classic songs, followed by Jools Holland on 18 July, and another Magic 105.4 favourite Will Young on 25 July. Back to the 80’s on Saturday 1 August sees the party night of the summer, starring The Human League, Belinda Carlise, ABC, Go West and Heaven 17. The Last Night of the Audley End Proms with operatic superstar Katherine Jenkins takes place on Sunday 2 August and features a thrilling Spitfire display. All concerts at Audley End conclude with a fantastic fireworks finale.

Listen out on Magic over the coming months for special features and competitions to win tickets and the chance to meet your favourite artists!

For more information on the concert programme and to book tickets, please visit www.picnicconcerts.com