THE WAITLIST

HOUSE FESTIVAL GETS A GLOW-UP

e UK member event of the year is back and be er than ever. Yes, Soho House Festival is returning to west London’s Gunnersbury Park for two blissful, heady days this summer, so note down Thursday 6 and Saturday 8 July 2023 in your calendars. is year, we’ve worked hard to improve every aspect of the festival, from the playful creative on site to the range of food and

Words by Anastasiia Fedorova

Illustrations by Chiara Brazzale drink on o er, while also staying true to the quintessential Soho House spirit. Sure, there are plenty of other festivals on the annual calendar nowadays, but we think House Festival’s uniqueness comes from its buoyant generosity, both in regards to the bountiful food and drink spread and also from the energy of those a ending – that’s you, our members. Mild, or wild, there’s a sun-dappled spot for all.

Music is embedded in everything we do at Soho House, and the 2023 House Festival line-up is undoubtedly our best yet. Although the full billing is under lock and key until closer to the time, we’ve announced our first five headliners: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, Heritage Orchestra and Jules Buckley will be bringing their immersive Balearic experience to crown both ursday and Saturday evenings, while other big acts on the ursday include Annie Mac and Kelis, and Saturday will see us worship icons Honey Dijon and Kojey Radical. Around the site, members will enjoy a more contemporary feel, with experiential games and creative moments – although nothing will distract from the primary objectives for everyone in a endance: eating, drinking, dancing and enjoying one another’s company.

You will still find our signature fairground, plus a new House Heroes DJ tent (in anticipation of Soho House Manchester opening later this year) and the infamous grand BBQ section, serving endless lobster, steak and salads, will also be returning. For those on a wellness kick, our menu will o er a broader range of healthy options, and there will be dishes from member favourites Pen Yen and Pizza East. Expect House cocktails, too – though we’ll be switching things up with some new flavours.

House Festival will also continue to support charitable causes, with this year’s choices being the newly launched Soho House Foundation and War Child UK, the specialist charity for children a ected by conflict. Roll on July!

Lucky Number Seven

Are you someone who travels frequently and wants to be part of our global community? en our Cities Without Houses membership is just the thing for you. Now in its seventh year, this bespoke Every House membership is especially for creatives living in cities with no physical Soho House spaces. From Sydney to Sea le; Dublin to Washington, D.C.; Tokyo to Taipei; Leeds to Las Vegas; this membership provides invites to regular events in over 80 cities around the world, plus access to all our Houses globally. You’re also guaranteed the best rates on Soho House bedroom bookings, as well as member discounts at our restaurants. Already an Every House member? en don’t forget you can access our CWH events on your travels and refer any friends who you feel would be an asset to our CWH community. What are you waiting for? Get involved!

Above: A Cities Without Houses dinner to celebrate Cape Town Art Week

Right: e pool area at Soho House Bangkok. Far right: Member Cindy Sirinya Bishop, a model and activist, and Ma Love, a director of social impact

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Ploi Horwang, an entrepreneur, actor and TV host, jewellery designer Chanyaporn (O) ongthai and nightclub owner and creative and Nick Supreda. Above: e Garden Bar at Soho House Bangkok.

Below: Museum director, photographer and member Kanachai (Kit) Bencharongkul