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Friday, 21 February 2020 / Published in News

One Night Only – Tony Hadley in Lichfield Festival Fundraiser!

Lichfield Festival and Lichfield Cathedral present

Tony Hadley Live

Sponsored by City Jewellers of Lichfield

Tuesday 3 December 2019 | 8pm | Lichfield Cathedral

Tony Hadley is to give a very special, one-off performance to help raise funds to support Lichfield Festival, of which he is a Patron. This event takes places on Tuesday 3 December and is a unique opportunity to see the singer in the glorious surroundings of the medieval Cathedral.

Backed by a fabulous band, the gig will see Tony perform a selection of his classic hits, as well as songs from his latest album and a sprinkling of festive favourites.

The former Spandau Ballet frontman and I’m A Celebrity … star, who has family connections to the city, became a Patron of Lichfield Festival in 2017, helping to emphasise the Festival’s broad appeal and wide-ranging programming.

In addition, he has generously agreed to donate his fee to St Giles’ Hospice which cares for local people and families living with potentially terminal illness.

Tony Hadley said, ”It is such a privilege to be able to perform in the magnificent Lichfield Cathedral.  It’s going to be a wonderful evening that will also raise money for two very important causes.  The band and I are really looking forward to it.”

Chair of Lichfield Festival, Helen Wiser, said, “It’s been a delight to have Tony on board as a Patron and we are thrilled that he has agreed to support the Festival and St Giles’ Hospice in such a generous way.  The concert will be a brilliant and very special start to the festive season.”

This concert is very kindly sponsored by City Jewellers of Lichfield.

Tony Hadley will be returning to the region in 2020/21 as part of a 40-date UK tour to celebrate his 40 years in the music business.

Priority booking opens to Lichfield Festival Association (LFA) members on Tuesday 8 October. 

Public booking opens  Friday 11 October (9.30am). 

Book Online or call 01543 306271 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am – 5pm). Tickets can also be purchased in person, from Lichfield Cathedral, 7 days a week. 

Click here to join the LFA to receive priority booking or call 01543 306270 before 10 October. Membership starts from £20 per year.

 

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I choose to support the Festival’s work with younger musicians, via the Festival’s Young Artist platform for performers who are just beginning to make their way in the world.  The fact that these names often become well known in the musical world within a few years is only an added recompense for the joy of the quality of their performances, which we often look back on for several years when we encounter them again, this time as a more mature and well-known adult soloists with the CBSO, for example, or at the Proms.

   -David Mayes OBE

Having been a young musician myself many years ago (not wishing to recall how many), the encouragement of the Young Artist Series is a particular passion of mine. The Festival has proven to be a superb platform for these young people, demonstrated by the worldwide acclaim and success that many have moved on to achieve. When these artists return to perform for us years later having developed their talent even further, it is a heart-warming occasion.  This year, 2021, I have had the usual tortuous struggle to select those whom I have wished to offer the extra support. 

   -Nigel O’Mara

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