Hitchin Priory Summer Series with Busted, Craig David, and more

British pop-punk band Busted, known for hits like "Year 3000" and "Crashed the Wedding," celebrated their 20th anniversary with a sold-out UK tour and their first UK #1 album in 2023.

Craig David, born in Southampton, gained fame with "Fill Me In," topping U.K. charts. Known for garage-tinged R&B, he won 3 MOBOs, 3 Ivor Novellos, & collaborated with Artful Dodger and MNEK.

Sister Sledge, from North Philadelphia, rose to fame with the disco anthem "We Are Family" (1979), working with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. Known for their versatile style, they excelled in pop-R&B, Philly soul, funk, and disco. Their notable hits include "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "Lost in Music." They topped the UK charts with "Frankie" (1985) and were Grammy-nominated. Sister Sledge collaborated with Narada Michael Walden and George Duke, remaining active across decades while occasionally recording new music.

Dizzee Rascal, born Dylan Mills in East London, is a pioneering grime artist and British rapper. His debut album, *Boy in da Corner*, won the Mercury Prize. He's known for hits like "Bonkers" and collaborations with Calvin Harris, Arctic Monkeys, and Shakira. His work spans from gritty grime to mainstream, with albums like *Tongue N' Cheek* and *The Fifth*. He established the label Dirtee Stank and won a Brit Award for Best British Male Artist. He collaborates with artists like Skepta and will.i.am.