Spiagge Soul is a dynamic soul music festival that takes full advantage of Ravenna's sandy beaches, transforming the Adriatic into a mini New Orleans. Now in its 9th year, the Festival, which welcomes international artists from all over the world including the US, Algeria, Africa, Portugal and the UK, is proud to announce The Commitments as its headline act.
Headed up by former Coronation Street star Kevin “Curly Watts” Kennedy, the line up features many of the performers who were in the original West End cast.
2016's Festival saw Ravenna hosting 31 live concerts across 14 locations. Performers included Ruthie Foster and Brooklyn Funk Essentials from the US; Frankie Chavez from Portugal, Faris Amine from Algeria and Primo Nelson from the UK.
Spiagge Soul was launched in Ravenna in July 2009 with the aim of animating the city's Adriatic fronted sandy beaches with freely accessible live concerts. Joyfulness, hospitality and friendliness are the Festival's main characteristics wrapped around a love of soul, funk, jazz and blues music.
