OnBlackheath is back this weekend and here are the top five things you should see and do whilst you are there.

The Greenwich festival is London’s biggest end of summer parties and will return to Blackheath on September 8 and 9.

The two day music and food event will take place in the beautiful green spaces of Blackheath with a huge lineup of acts to enjoy.

We have compiled a list of the best FIVE things to look out for at the festival.

1. Squeeze!

Surely we don’t need to tell you why this is exciting? They brought the house down when playing the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in 2016, and now they are back on more familiar ground. Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook formed the band in 1973 just a short distance from Blackheath in Deptford, it sparked a career which has produced 16 albums, fame on both sides of The Atlantic and instantly recognisable songs like Cool For Cats, Up The Junction and Labelled With Love.

2. FOOD!

Food is the best part of the day, right? At OnBlackheath you will be able to indulge in The Cheese Truck, Yorkshire Burritos, yes this is a yorkshire pudding filled with yummy goodness and an Only Jerkin’ stall. Soho Vegan Market is a new addition to the festival so there is something for absolutely everyone. What more could you need? We nearly forgot the Churros. There will be a lot of churros.

3. Boppin’ Bunnies

Anna Mellon set up Boppin’ Bunnies to introduce young children and families to a better quality of music lesson. These sessions are musical, fun and educational. Working with composer Andy Mellon we have recorded all our own musical material and have released three albums: ‘Bop to the Beat’, ‘Wriggle to the Rhythm’ and ‘Toddle and Twist’. To read more about our catalogue of music see our Music page.

Anna wanted to develop a class where the teacher’s expertise and background was in music, teaching and workshop leading, and keeping the sessions interactive, educational and unique.

4. Lewisham and Greenwich Choir

The local singers were first seen on Gareth Malone’s BBC2 show, ‘Sing while you work’ and since then they have gone on to beat Justin Bieber of the top spot in the charts. They’ve appeared at Glastonbury and have even sang live with one of the headliners – Squeeze.

5. Norman Jay MBE

London born DJ played his first gig in the 1970s and had travelled the world since with his contemporary Afro-American music including funk, disco, soul and jazz fusion. Norman now works on the club scene, mixing old and new sounds but not forgetting his musical roots.

Have fun!