New boutique festival launches a cultural bridge between France, Guernsey, and the UK
- International line-up for new festival being held at Sausmarez Manor on Saturday 19 July
- Headlining Live at the Manor is Le Village, a new Paris-based musical project blending soul, Afro-groove, and reggae
- Event is beginning of long-term vision to connect France and the UK using Guernsey as a cultural hub
The spectacular gardens of Sausmarez Manor will host the inaugural edition of Live at the Manor on Saturday, promising a vibrant one-day music festival fusing international artists with local spirit.
Curated by producer and cultural entrepreneur Benjamin Levy with the support of Visit Guernsey and the Tourism Marketing Board, this event marks the beginning of a long-term vision to connect France and the UK through the Channel Islands, using Guernsey as a creative and cultural hub.
“The Channel Islands are uniquely placed to act as a cultural bridge between the UK and France,” says Levy.
“This event is just the beginning of a cycle of exchanges that I hope will help shape Guernsey into a thriving destination for music, innovation, and creativity. I want to bring the best of both worlds together — and this is the first step.”
An international line-up with deep cultural roots
Headlining Live at the Manor is Le Village, a new Paris-based musical project blending soul, Afro-groove, and reggae. It brings together the talents of Bibi Tanga, DjeuhDjoah and Lieutenant Nicholson, and Jacques Daoud — all major voices on the contemporary French scene.
Joining them from across the Channel is K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana), the Ghanaian-born UK-based artist whose genre-defying shows combine fierce raps, soaring vocals, poetry, and dance. A performer with deep roots in both African and British music culture, K.O.G embodies the festival’s mission of unity through diversity.
Guernsey’s own DJ Leon Robertson rounds out the line-up, ensuring the island’s creative scene takes centre stage as well.
“There are around 5,000 music festivals in France and 3,000 in the UK every year featuring thousands of artists of different genres. These artists would jump at the chance to perform in a new place if the right infrastructure is in place,” said Levy.
“It makes sense to me that the artists that tour around the UK and France could go through the Channel Islands, especially as there are so many events in Brittany, Normandy and the south of the UK.
"This would inject energy into our artistic and cultural scene as well as boost tourism. It would also give more opportunities for local and international artists to discover the gem that is Guernsey in a mutually beneficial project for our community.”
In line with its community focus, the event will support Bright Beginnings, a charity dedicated to helping babies, young children and their carers thrive during the crucial early years to give them the best start at life.
‘Live at the Manor’ takes place on Saturday 19th July from 4pm until 10.30pm.
Tickets cost £15 and are available here: https://my.weezevent.com/live-the-manor-summer-music-series
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