An award-winning band are among the first wave of acts to be announced for Europe's "largest outdoor jazz festival."
Ezra Collective, winners of both the Brit Award and Mercury Prize, were confirmed as Friday headliners for the Love Supreme Jazz Festival.
This marks their return to the festival, ten years after they first performed there.
The festival, held at Glynde Place in East Sussex, is set to run from July 3 to July 5, 2026.
Having first played the festival as an emerging act in 2016, Ezra Collective have since become one of the UK's most celebrated and internationally recognised jazz acts.
The group will not only headline the main stage on the Friday but also curate the opening day line-up under the banner "Temple Of Joy".
They will handpick a selection of artists who reflect their musical influences and the diversity of the jazz and soul scenes.
Ezra Collective said: "Love Supreme has always held a very special place in our hearts.
"It was one of the first festivals where we played to a large audience, and the energy, joy, and connection with the crowd are unlike anywhere else.
"Coming back as main stage headliners feels like a full circle moment for us, and we’re honoured to have been asked to bring some of our favourite bands and artists along to perform alongside us that day."
Saturday’s headline act will be British rapper and songwriter Loyle Carner.
Known for his introspective, jazz-infused hip-hop, Carner’s show follows a successful 2025, which included a Glastonbury Other Stage headline, four sold-out nights at Brixton Academy, and the release of his album Hopefully.
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Carner said: "Love Supreme’s been on my list of festivals to play for ages, I always see so many people I love on the line-up.
"It seems like a rare one, which celebrates all the music I hold close - plus my mum goes every year.
"Catch you in July."
Other acts confirmed for the festival include Grammy-winning vocalist Samara Joy, Motown vocal groups The Temptations and The Four Tops, US soul artist Jalen Ngonda, and US bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding.
Blues star D.K. Harrell, multi-instrumentalist and producer Carrtoons, and husband and wife duo The War and Treaty will also perform.
The festival will also feature a range of experiences, including wellness and yoga sessions, a dedicated kids area, the Supremium VIP area, and the Jazz Lounge with artist interviews, talks, and screenings.
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The Bands & Voices and Blue In Green areas will offer cabaret, spoken word, swing dance lessons, and late-night performances in the woods.
More acts, including the Sunday headliner, will be announced in the future.
Early Bird tickets are currently on sale on the Love Supreme Festival website.
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