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Summer folk evening with The Daria Kulesh Trio
Summer Folk Evening withThe Daria Kulesh Trio, with support fromVk. Daria Kulesh - "the voice of fairytales" - has been described by Mike Harding as one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene. Her debut release Eternal Child was described as phenomenal and her second album Long Lost Home has enjoyed rave reviews and multiple awards, including LCM Album of the Year. Her third offering Earthly Delights was named "one of the year's finest albums" by Folk Radio UK, and her latest album MotherLand has been described as "astonishing" and "near perfect" by Liverpool Sound and Vision and "one of the albums of 2025" in a 5-star review by RnR Magazine. Recently, it's been awarded Album of the Year by Celtic Music Radio. Daria has toured extensively in the UK and Europe, sharing stories and songs that are deeply personal but feel universal and timeless. Every performance is an "emotional, compelling and uplifting experience", leaving the audiences "completely spellbound". Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, she fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in Ingushetia (North Caucasus) with songs that "aren't just sung, but lived" (FATEA). "Refreshingly different, powerful songwriting" FolkWords "Dripping with mystical power and presence... stirring and hypnotic... A singular voice." FATEA "Haunting and enigmatic" The Sunday Times Katrina Davies is a virtuoso violin player, having graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire. A native of Latvia, she is known for adding Eastern European passion and flair to her sensitive arrangements of folk songs and tunes."It was a beautiful experience... with Katrina's exciting and sympathetic fiddle it brings yet another sound and feel to songs we all know and love."(FATEA Magazine)"We were all royally entertained by the extraordinary Daria Kulesh and her genuinely diverse trio. It was a fabulous evening... The quality of the music was outstanding"(Royston Folk Club) Marina Osman, originally from Belarus, is a graduate of the Belarussian State Conservatoire. An accomplished concert pianist as well as teacher, she was awarded a badge "For contribution to the cultural evolution of Belarus" by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus in 2008. In 2007, she was a judging panel member at International Chamber Ensembles Competition 'Nova Music' in Latvia. She has also performed in Poland, Germany, Lithuania and Russia, having recorded several programs for 'Orpheus' Russian music radio and Russian TV with the classical music expert Mikhail Kazinik in 2009. Since 2011, Marina has been based in London, focusing on training young musicians for ABRSM exams. "Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" (Mike Harding Folk Show). "Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman took it to another level. One of the best sets I have ever seen" (Forty Tenth Promotions). The very best of the best included an amazing set from Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman" (FATEA Magazine). Vk (pronounced Veek) are a Herts based duo, Jess Distill and Nick Losse, who play folkgaze sounds with guitar, dulcimer and pedals.Read more
A Touch Of Class 20 ior Street & Tots
Vanessa Class Scool Of Dance fundraising show from the GLAM GRANS.
Symphony Orchestra
A concert for lovers of classical music who enjoy images and sounds of England from yesteryear. George Butterworth's orchestral rhapsody 'A Shropshire Lad' was written in 1912 only 4 years before his death on the Somme in 1916 during World War 1. The piece was inspired by a poem of this name by A.E. Housman. It evokes the English countryside and the pleasures and uncertainties of youth. Handel's 'Water Music' was first given in a performance on the River Thames in July 1717 at the request of George 1st. We will be playing Suite no 2 from the music which includes many dance movements, notably a hornpipe which is instantly recognisable. Elgar's Symphony no. 2 is a passionate 'Pilgrimage of the Soul' and draws on the poem "Invocation" by Percy Bysshe Shelley, a poignant exploration of the poet's longing for 'The Spirit of Delight'. It was first performed in 1911 and is dedicated to the memory of King Edward 7th who had died the previous year. It is at once moving, uplifting and memorable. Watford Symphony Orchestra has enjoyed rehearsing these three pieces and hope you will enjoy them Price: General Admission: GBP 18.00Read more
Alice in Wonderland
Join Alice in her adventures down the rabbit hole as she enters Wonderland and meets fantastical characters and a scary Queen who wants to chop off her head! As Alice tries to find her way home she encounters many bewildering characters including a wise Caterpillar, a Mad Hatter, a smiling Cheshire cat, a very sad Turtle, and many unusual members of royalty. To make matters more confusing she then passes Through the Looking Glass where nothing is what it seems. With the help of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, Humpty Dumpty, and two less scary Queens will she find her way back home and her cat Dinah?Read more
Cassio's Musical Theatre Workshop with Jonni Knight
Jonni is an ex-professional performer and choreographer with nearly 10 years in the musical theatre industry. Dancing since the age of four, he trained at The Urdang Academy in London before performing professionally across the UK. His credits include Singing in the Rain, Alice in Wonderland and Pageant the Musical Alongside performing, Jonni has choreographed multiple productions and is passionate about sharing real industry experience through movement. He has choreographed Kinky Boots and most recently Crazy For You for Cassio ProductionsRead more
Live and Local: Many Bats
Live & Local :MANY BATS Making their Live & Local debut are local band Many Bats an exciting rock/pop outfit who deliver razor-sharp hooks, ragged melodies, and stripped-down songs that feel both timeless and tightly wound. The band channels the raw energy of CBGB-era New York, garage sensibility, the emotional weight of Americana, and the infectious grooves of classic power pop all tied together with a DIY ethos and a touch of comic-book flair. Their music has been compared to The Velvet Underground, Big Star, Television, early Talking Heads, Blondie, X, Funkadelic, and even The Pixies, thanks to their unexpected left turns and melodic sophistication beneath the grit. Many Bats take everything thats ever been on the radio, smash it into a blender, and serve it back with attitude and a wink. To hear/seemore, visit: YouTube:https://youtube.com/shorts/TmTZFvIOyS4?si=tXgt1QIj3b5JzfGw Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/many bats?igsh=MW1oZGFmczA2ZWI5dA%3D%3D&utm source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EA9sqjwf6/?mibextid=wwXIfr On the night, Many Bats will be supported by local singer-songwriters Ali Robbins, Abbie Gathard and Live & Local founder Ed Coan.Read more
Watford/Bushey Rock Choir
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir. Your friendly local Watford choir is run by vocal teacher Abigail Harris. People who have already joined the choir, who hail from Watford and further afield in Hertfordshire often have never sung before or had any vocal tuition. Once you join the choir you will find you learn the songs by rote from a brilliant set of resources and you will be amazed how quickly you go from 'not sure' to 'performance ready'. The songs are uniquely arranged by Rock Choir founder Caroline Redman Lusher to make songs easy to sing yet still challenge you in places. Rock Choir offers the chance to sing pop, rock and Motown songs together in a comfortable, unauditioned way. There are 10+ rehearsals a term and any commitment you make fit easily around the main holiday times in the year. You can contact us by phone, email or directly book your FREE singing taster session at rockchoir.com/join. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Since joining the Rock Choir, not only have I made some amazing new friends but I’ve found that my weekly singing sessions on a Monday evening start the week on a positive note and any tensions that may have occurred on a Monday morning disappear! - it’s a great mood reviver and I love the challenge of attempting to hit those high notes!' - Lynn (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.Read more
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