Xuefei Yang
Saturday 25th May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £21.50
Xuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists. Hailed as a musical pioneer - her fascinating journey began after the Cultural Revolution, a period where Western musical instruments & music were banned. Fei was the first-ever guitarist in China to enter a music school, & became the first internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage.
Her first public appearance was at the age of ten and received such acclaim that the Spanish Ambassador in China presented her with a concert guitar. Her debut in Madrid at the age of 14 was attended by the composer Joaquín Rodrigo and, when John Williams heard her play, he gave two of his own instruments to Beijing’s Central Conservatoire especially for her and other advanced students.
Fei is one of the few guitarists whose artistry connects with audiences far beyond the guitar fraternity. Her international success has led her to be invited to play in more than 50 countries at numerous prestigious venues, and is frequently invited to play with the world’s leading orchestras, & collaborate with artists such as Ian Bostridge, Rosalind Plowright, Sir James Galway.
Gramophone magazine praised her as one of the leading innovators of her generation for continuing to build the guitar repertoire.
Fei has made many acclaimed recordings for major labels. Her first received a gold disc & her second was selected as ‘Editor’s Choice’ in Gramophone magazine. Fei’s recent releases include a solo album “Colours of Brazil,” (Decca Classics) and “Songs from our Ancestors” which continues her successful collaboration with Ian Bostridge.
She has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour, the BBC Proms, & documentaries on BBC & China Central Television.
The UK classical music magazine, Classic FM, named Fei as one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £21.50
Xuefei Yang is acclaimed as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists. Hailed as a musical pioneer - her fascinating journey began after the Cultural Revolution, a period where Western musical instruments & music were banned. Fei was the first-ever guitarist in China to enter a music school, & became the first internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage.
Her first public appearance was at the age of ten and received such acclaim that the Spanish Ambassador in China presented her with a concert guitar. Her debut in Madrid at the age of 14 was attended by the composer Joaquín Rodrigo and, when John Williams heard her play, he gave two of his own instruments to Beijing’s Central Conservatoire especially for her and other advanced students.
Fei is one of the few guitarists whose artistry connects with audiences far beyond the guitar fraternity. Her international success has led her to be invited to play in more than 50 countries at numerous prestigious venues, and is frequently invited to play with the world’s leading orchestras, & collaborate with artists such as Ian Bostridge, Rosalind Plowright, Sir James Galway.
Gramophone magazine praised her as one of the leading innovators of her generation for continuing to build the guitar repertoire.
Fei has made many acclaimed recordings for major labels. Her first received a gold disc & her second was selected as ‘Editor’s Choice’ in Gramophone magazine. Fei’s recent releases include a solo album “Colours of Brazil,” (Decca Classics) and “Songs from our Ancestors” which continues her successful collaboration with Ian Bostridge.
She has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour, the BBC Proms, & documentaries on BBC & China Central Television.
The UK classical music magazine, Classic FM, named Fei as one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event25/05/2019 19:30
MILOŠ
Friday 31st May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £23.50*
Firmly positioned as a leading exponent of his instrument, “The hottest guitarist in the world” (Sunday Times), Miloš Karadaglić, continues to top record charts and delight audiences worldwide.
His first three releases on Deutsche Grammophon achieved major chart successes around the globe and turned him into “classical music’s guitar hero” (BBC Music Magazine) overnight. His 2014 recording of Rodrigo’s concertos had the Sunday Times calling him “The King of Aranjuez”, while “Blackbird - The Beatles Album” (2016) was received with unanimous acclaim.
Miloš has appeared in recital at almost all major concert halls and festivals around the globe and has worked with many of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. He is also the first ever classical guitarist to have performed in solo recital at the Royal Albert Hall in London, The Guardian commenting: “More extraordinary by far, however, was the way a single guitarist... could shrink the Hall’s cavernous space into something so close.” The Independent concluded: “... a sleight of hand that makes Karadaglić not only a magician, but a serious and accomplished musician”.
*All prices includes a booking fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £23.50*
Firmly positioned as a leading exponent of his instrument, “The hottest guitarist in the world” (Sunday Times), Miloš Karadaglić, continues to top record charts and delight audiences worldwide.
His first three releases on Deutsche Grammophon achieved major chart successes around the globe and turned him into “classical music’s guitar hero” (BBC Music Magazine) overnight. His 2014 recording of Rodrigo’s concertos had the Sunday Times calling him “The King of Aranjuez”, while “Blackbird - The Beatles Album” (2016) was received with unanimous acclaim.
Miloš has appeared in recital at almost all major concert halls and festivals around the globe and has worked with many of the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. He is also the first ever classical guitarist to have performed in solo recital at the Royal Albert Hall in London, The Guardian commenting: “More extraordinary by far, however, was the way a single guitarist... could shrink the Hall’s cavernous space into something so close.” The Independent concluded: “... a sleight of hand that makes Karadaglić not only a magician, but a serious and accomplished musician”.
*All prices includes a booking fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event31/05/2019 19:30
Esmond Selwyn with Sandie White
Friday 31st May 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £17.50
Esmond Selwyn has been described as one of the best jazz guitarists in the world. His awesome technique is intimately linked to the communication of the music he performs and the warmth and truthfulness of his playing. His command of the standard repertoire and his ability to find new and interesting interpretations leave audiences spellbound. He is joined by the legendary Australian vocalist, Sandie White. She has performed throughout the world and has received great popular and critical acclaim.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £17.50
Esmond Selwyn has been described as one of the best jazz guitarists in the world. His awesome technique is intimately linked to the communication of the music he performs and the warmth and truthfulness of his playing. His command of the standard repertoire and his ability to find new and interesting interpretations leave audiences spellbound. He is joined by the legendary Australian vocalist, Sandie White. She has performed throughout the world and has received great popular and critical acclaim.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event31/05/2019 19:30
The Manfreds - Hits, Jazz & Blues Tour 2019
Saturday 1st June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £25.00*
Running Time 2Hrs 20mins (including interval)
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.
As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.
Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £25.00*
Running Time 2Hrs 20mins (including interval)
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.
As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.
Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event01/06/2019 19:30
Graham Anthony Devine
Saturday 1st June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £20.00
Williamson Art Gallery
Slatey Road
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH43 4UE
We are proud to present the accomplished, award winning classical guitarist Graham Anthony Devine for a night of pure performance brilliance. Having travelled around the world performing at renowned festivals and giving masterclasses to budding guitarists, Devine is an act not to be missed. With a huge repertoire covers music from the renaissance period to most major twentieth century works written for the guitar.
His recital is entitled Fiesta and will includes work by J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi alongside Astor Piazzola and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £20.00
Williamson Art Gallery
Slatey Road
Birkenhead
Wirral
CH43 4UE
We are proud to present the accomplished, award winning classical guitarist Graham Anthony Devine for a night of pure performance brilliance. Having travelled around the world performing at renowned festivals and giving masterclasses to budding guitarists, Devine is an act not to be missed. With a huge repertoire covers music from the renaissance period to most major twentieth century works written for the guitar.
His recital is entitled Fiesta and will includes work by J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi alongside Astor Piazzola and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event01/06/2019 19:30
The Manchester Acoustic Blues Festival
Sunday 2nd June 2019, 6:00pm
All Tickets £11.50*
The Manchester Acoustic Blues Festival has run as part of the independent Manchester Biennial Arts celebration since 2013. Most often referred to as ‘MABS Fest’ the event established itself as one of the UK’s leading roots and acoustic events attracting performers from all over the world. Due to the dreadful terror attack in May 2017 the event was postponed and later held outside the City at a different venue later that year.
For 2019 in a collaboration with Floral Pavilion New Brighton the event will run as a one day event as part of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. MABS Fest continues to showcase a wide cross section of the very best in acoustic blues music in Britain today.
BEX MARSHALL was voted Best Female Solo Acoustic Artist in the European Blues Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 as well as Best Female Vocalist and Album of the Year in British Blues Awards 2013. Bex toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company on the last UK tour as the voice of Janis Joplin and has just finished her fourth 30 date US tour. She will also be touring Brazil and Australia in 2019 in preparation for her next album release. Her unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock with ragtime and roots pickin’. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of heartache and rock diva soul.
“A Guitar playing goddess who sings like an angel, writes like Dylan and smiles like the devil” - Booker T
Over 40 years ago BLUESMAN MIKE FRANCIS began touring Europe with a band that was to later provide a prominent member of Bad Company. Having worked with a number of Soul, Blues & Rock legends including the late Greg Lake, he recently teamed up with lifelong friend, Tina Turner and original Tears for Fears guitarist Neil Taylor to record a ‘new era of blues’ project with the intention of introducing the genre to a whole new generation of followers. A favourite on the European Festival and Blues Cruise circuit Mike was a 2013 finalist in the European Blues Awards.
“Delivers an unmistakable Memphis atmosphere combined with Silicone Valley” - Music Underground Croatia
Now based in Salford DAI THOMAS specialises in Blues and Old Timey from the Acoustic Era, roughly before WW2, played on a battery of fine, old instruments in a multitude of styles. His live performances are powerful and spectacular and his obvious passion for the music continues to delight his audiences far and wide. Dai has featured on many recordings including international best-seller “No Such Place” by David Byrne protégé Jim White and his own CD ‘Songs from the Ragged Backside of the American Dream’ is currently available.
“A fund of entertaining stories reeled off at the drop of a bottleneck” - Manchester Evening News
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £11.50*
The Manchester Acoustic Blues Festival has run as part of the independent Manchester Biennial Arts celebration since 2013. Most often referred to as ‘MABS Fest’ the event established itself as one of the UK’s leading roots and acoustic events attracting performers from all over the world. Due to the dreadful terror attack in May 2017 the event was postponed and later held outside the City at a different venue later that year.
For 2019 in a collaboration with Floral Pavilion New Brighton the event will run as a one day event as part of the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. MABS Fest continues to showcase a wide cross section of the very best in acoustic blues music in Britain today.
BEX MARSHALL was voted Best Female Solo Acoustic Artist in the European Blues Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 as well as Best Female Vocalist and Album of the Year in British Blues Awards 2013. Bex toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company on the last UK tour as the voice of Janis Joplin and has just finished her fourth 30 date US tour. She will also be touring Brazil and Australia in 2019 in preparation for her next album release. Her unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock with ragtime and roots pickin’. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of heartache and rock diva soul.
“A Guitar playing goddess who sings like an angel, writes like Dylan and smiles like the devil” - Booker T
Over 40 years ago BLUESMAN MIKE FRANCIS began touring Europe with a band that was to later provide a prominent member of Bad Company. Having worked with a number of Soul, Blues & Rock legends including the late Greg Lake, he recently teamed up with lifelong friend, Tina Turner and original Tears for Fears guitarist Neil Taylor to record a ‘new era of blues’ project with the intention of introducing the genre to a whole new generation of followers. A favourite on the European Festival and Blues Cruise circuit Mike was a 2013 finalist in the European Blues Awards.
“Delivers an unmistakable Memphis atmosphere combined with Silicone Valley” - Music Underground Croatia
Now based in Salford DAI THOMAS specialises in Blues and Old Timey from the Acoustic Era, roughly before WW2, played on a battery of fine, old instruments in a multitude of styles. His live performances are powerful and spectacular and his obvious passion for the music continues to delight his audiences far and wide. Dai has featured on many recordings including international best-seller “No Such Place” by David Byrne protégé Jim White and his own CD ‘Songs from the Ragged Backside of the American Dream’ is currently available.
“A fund of entertaining stories reeled off at the drop of a bottleneck” - Manchester Evening News
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event02/06/2019 18:00
Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Band
Sunday 2nd June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £26.50
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
At the centre of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre. Renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin is celebrating the fifty-year anniversary of Jethro Tull, with a ‘Tour of Tours’. An event to do justice to Tull’s amazing history. He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, Darby Todd on Drums, with Becca Langsford and Ali Hart on vocals. Plus, two very special guests – Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years and were an important part of their success.
The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career.
This is the most significant Tull show of the past two decades, truly a very special concert that will do justice to the legend.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £26.50
In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm. Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide! This band was Jethro Tull.
At the centre of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre. Renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.
Martin is celebrating the fifty-year anniversary of Jethro Tull, with a ‘Tour of Tours’. An event to do justice to Tull’s amazing history. He will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring Dan Crisp on lead vocals, Alan Thomson on keyboard, Darby Todd on Drums, with Becca Langsford and Ali Hart on vocals. Plus, two very special guests – Dee Palmer and Clive Bunker; both of whom performed with Tull for many years and were an important part of their success.
The show will also feature a special multi-media presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career.
This is the most significant Tull show of the past two decades, truly a very special concert that will do justice to the legend.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event02/06/2019 19:30
In The Night Garden - Igglepiggle’s Busy Day
Tuesday 4th June 1pm & 4pm
Wednesday 5th June 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Premium seats - £21.50 | £19.50 Child (Age 1-16)
Standard seats - £18.50 | £16.50 Child (Age 1-16)
Wednesday 5th June 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Premium seats - £21.50 | £19.50 Child (Age 1-16)
Standard seats - £18.50 | £16.50 Child (Age 1-16)
Brand new In the Night Garden Live show coming to the Floral Pavilion in 2019!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their brand new live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!
You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. The show lasts just under an hour and it’s a completely new production for the very first In the Night Garden Live UK theatre tour.
Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events. Over 1 million people have seen it so far and it gets 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 12,844 parents’ reviews.
There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote, “there’s nothing quite like In the Night Garden Live.”
Pip-pip, onk-onk!
http://www.NightGardenLive.com
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event04/06/2019 13:00
Eric Bell - The 50th Anniversary Tour
Thursday 6th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £17.50
In 1969 Eric Bell walked into a bar in Dublin, ordered a pint and settled down to watch a band play. Two of the members of that band were Brian Downey and Phil Lynott. He was knocked out by what he saw and heard and asked them to form a band with him. Both duly obliged and within weeks Thin Lizzy was born. The three of them worked very hard both in the studio and on the road and were eventually rewarded with a hit single, the anthemic - Whiskey In The Jar - which catapulted them into world wide recognition. Their new found popularity kept them very busy. There was a lot of pressure, both touring and recording and eventually Eric conceded that, health wise it was a bit too much for him to handle and left the band.
Noel Redding, bass player to Jimi Hendrix, befriended Eric and they were soon recording and touring together through Europe and America. In the late seventies Bo Diddley came to the UK to tour and asked Eric, who else, to play guitar with him.
Eric eventually decided to forge a solo career, playing in his favourite 3 piece format and has over the years recorded a host of albums both live and studio and most recently has recorded two highly acclaimed albums, Exile and Standing At A Bus Stop. Both albums contain songs that have been laying dormant for a number of years and have now been given a well deserved airing.
2019 is the 50th anniversary of Thin Lizzy and Eric will celebrate this landmark the way he likes best, playing live in as many towns and cities as possible. He brings with him two musicians who are also no slouches when it comes to recording and touring; Dave Wintour on bass and Romek Parol on drums, who, between them, have a client list that looks like a who's who of the rock'n'roll world. Eric will work his way through a playlist of songs that takes him from early days and influences, through his "Lizzy" days, through his back catalogue and right up to the present day.
The evening will be full of surprises as no two nights are ever the same…
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £17.50
In 1969 Eric Bell walked into a bar in Dublin, ordered a pint and settled down to watch a band play. Two of the members of that band were Brian Downey and Phil Lynott. He was knocked out by what he saw and heard and asked them to form a band with him. Both duly obliged and within weeks Thin Lizzy was born. The three of them worked very hard both in the studio and on the road and were eventually rewarded with a hit single, the anthemic - Whiskey In The Jar - which catapulted them into world wide recognition. Their new found popularity kept them very busy. There was a lot of pressure, both touring and recording and eventually Eric conceded that, health wise it was a bit too much for him to handle and left the band.
Noel Redding, bass player to Jimi Hendrix, befriended Eric and they were soon recording and touring together through Europe and America. In the late seventies Bo Diddley came to the UK to tour and asked Eric, who else, to play guitar with him.
Eric eventually decided to forge a solo career, playing in his favourite 3 piece format and has over the years recorded a host of albums both live and studio and most recently has recorded two highly acclaimed albums, Exile and Standing At A Bus Stop. Both albums contain songs that have been laying dormant for a number of years and have now been given a well deserved airing.
2019 is the 50th anniversary of Thin Lizzy and Eric will celebrate this landmark the way he likes best, playing live in as many towns and cities as possible. He brings with him two musicians who are also no slouches when it comes to recording and touring; Dave Wintour on bass and Romek Parol on drums, who, between them, have a client list that looks like a who's who of the rock'n'roll world. Eric will work his way through a playlist of songs that takes him from early days and influences, through his "Lizzy" days, through his back catalogue and right up to the present day.
The evening will be full of surprises as no two nights are ever the same…
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event06/06/2019 19:30
Lindisfarne - LIVE
Saturday 8th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £27.50*
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like 'Meet Me On The Corner', 'Fog On The Tyne', 'Lady Eleanor' and 'Run For Home' and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.
Lindisfarne 2018/19 are:
Rod Clements (1969-present) Vocal, mandolin, fiddle, guitars
Dave Hull-Denholm (1994-present) Vocal, guitars
Steve Daggett(1986-present) Vocal, keyboards, guitars
Ian Thomson (1995-present) Bass, vocal
Paul Thompson (ex-Roxy Music) Drums
"Lindisfarne where the real surprise package for me at this year's Towersey Festival. Not being of their generation I had been unsure of just how they would go down, but they stormed it. Consummate professionals and great musicians, they surprised me with just how many of their great songs I knew and those that I didn't felt familiar. Wonderful stage presence and rapport with the Audience; who I should say came in droves to see them. A no- brainer booking for me. One of this year’s festival highlights."
Joe Heap - Director - Towersey Festival Ltd
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £27.50*
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return to form with a classic six-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like 'Meet Me On The Corner', 'Fog On The Tyne', 'Lady Eleanor' and 'Run For Home' and a reputation for live performance second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.
Lindisfarne 2018/19 are:
Rod Clements (1969-present) Vocal, mandolin, fiddle, guitars
Dave Hull-Denholm (1994-present) Vocal, guitars
Steve Daggett(1986-present) Vocal, keyboards, guitars
Ian Thomson (1995-present) Bass, vocal
Paul Thompson (ex-Roxy Music) Drums
"Lindisfarne where the real surprise package for me at this year's Towersey Festival. Not being of their generation I had been unsure of just how they would go down, but they stormed it. Consummate professionals and great musicians, they surprised me with just how many of their great songs I knew and those that I didn't felt familiar. Wonderful stage presence and rapport with the Audience; who I should say came in droves to see them. A no- brainer booking for me. One of this year’s festival highlights."
Joe Heap - Director - Towersey Festival Ltd
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event08/06/2019 19:30
Woody Mann Fingerstyle Blues Workshop
Sunday 9th June 2019, 1:30pm
All Tickets £31.50
In this hands-on session, Woody will teach practical ways to develop a swinging picking technique, understand the fretboard and ‘demystify’ the process of improvisation.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £31.50
In this hands-on session, Woody will teach practical ways to develop a swinging picking technique, understand the fretboard and ‘demystify’ the process of improvisation.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event09/06/2019 13:30
Woody Mann in Concert
Sunday 9th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £21.50
International Guitar Festival Ambassador, Woody Mann, never fails to deliver an exciting concert. A player of immense world stature, Mann is a vibrant interpreter of blues, ragtime and gospel music.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £21.50
International Guitar Festival Ambassador, Woody Mann, never fails to deliver an exciting concert. A player of immense world stature, Mann is a vibrant interpreter of blues, ragtime and gospel music.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event09/06/2019 19:30
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac - Anniversary Tour
Friday 24th May 2019, 8:00pm
Sunday 9th June 2019, 8:00pm
Tickets
Gold Circle £36.00*
Standard £26.00*
50 Years - The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its 'Anniversary Tour’, a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era.
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Sunday 9th June 2019, 8:00pm
Tickets
Gold Circle £36.00*
Standard £26.00*
50 Years - The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its 'Anniversary Tour’, a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac's legendary Peter Green era.
Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event09/06/2019 20:00
Local Guitar Heroes feat. Keith Singleton
Thursday 13th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £9.50
This concert features Keith Singleton, Sue Reid, Robin Thomas, Roger Parker, Martin Pope, Mike White and Alan Jeffs in various combinations, plus solo guitar, covering a range of styles and music, including jazz, blues and folk. If you are interested in jazz and folk guitar, this intriguing concert is for you.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £9.50
This concert features Keith Singleton, Sue Reid, Robin Thomas, Roger Parker, Martin Pope, Mike White and Alan Jeffs in various combinations, plus solo guitar, covering a range of styles and music, including jazz, blues and folk. If you are interested in jazz and folk guitar, this intriguing concert is for you.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event13/06/2019 19:30
Eddi Reader
Friday 14th June 2019 8.00pm
All Seats £25.00
Eddi Reader grew up in Glasgow and Irvine, Scotland and it was in those towns that she learned to use music as a vehicle for communicating with others through busking and performing at the local folk clubs.
In the early 1980s, Eddi travelled around Europe with circus and performance artists before moving to London where she quickly became a sought after session vocalist. She famously harmonized with Annie Lennox touring with the Eurythmics, after her time with successful punk outfit Gang of Four.
Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music. She has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event14/06/2019 20:00
Deirdre Cartwright and Alison Rayner
Friday 14th June 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £16.50
Deirdre Cartwright, Guitar & Alison Rayner, Double bass
"We’ll be playing originals, exploring some jazz standards and having fun." Melodic, imaginative with a few stories behind the music. Two of the UK’s top jazz musicians in a rare duo performance.
Deirdre Cartwright is a London based guitarist and composer who became well known presenting the BBC TV’s ground breaking series 'Rockschool'. Also in the 1980's she played with the Afro Latin Jazz group The Guest Stars. They recorded three albums and toured in 17 countries. In 1991 she formed the Deirdre Cartwright Group. Her group has recorded five albums, and played at international festivals from Mexico to Warsaw.
More recently she has written and recorded with Emily Remembered, Paint it Blue, Solar Flares and ARQ. She has played with Tal Farlow, toured with the Jamaican composer Marjorie Whylie, presented on Radio 3 and founded Blow the Fuse with Alison Rayner.
Deirdre has written seven books on guitar playing and was head of guitar syllabus for the Rock School exam series. She presents a radio show 'Curious Adventure' for internet radio station Jazz London radio.
“If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright - I'd like to know who it is” Dave Gelly The Observer.
"Cartwright’s coolly undulating Grant Green shuffle groove is one of the understated pleasure of UK’s contemporary fusion." John Fordham
Alison Rayner, Runner up for best double bass in the 2018 British Jazz Awards has played with jazz legends such as US guitarist Tal Farlow, New York jazz poet Jayne Cortez, drummer Denardo Coleman and critically acclaimed jazz-Latin group ‘the Guest Stars’ in a career of over 40 years. She leads the Alison Rayner Quintet or ARQ who were winners of ‘Jazz Ensemble of the Year’ in the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. ARQ were also shortlisted as best small group in the 2018 British Jazz Awards.
"A big, beautiful bass sound that comes from the heart. Highly intelligible music, characterized by individuality, spirit and a sense of freedom." Val Wilmer, author, As Serious as Your Life: The Story of the New Jazz
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £16.50
Deirdre Cartwright, Guitar & Alison Rayner, Double bass
"We’ll be playing originals, exploring some jazz standards and having fun." Melodic, imaginative with a few stories behind the music. Two of the UK’s top jazz musicians in a rare duo performance.
Deirdre Cartwright is a London based guitarist and composer who became well known presenting the BBC TV’s ground breaking series 'Rockschool'. Also in the 1980's she played with the Afro Latin Jazz group The Guest Stars. They recorded three albums and toured in 17 countries. In 1991 she formed the Deirdre Cartwright Group. Her group has recorded five albums, and played at international festivals from Mexico to Warsaw.
More recently she has written and recorded with Emily Remembered, Paint it Blue, Solar Flares and ARQ. She has played with Tal Farlow, toured with the Jamaican composer Marjorie Whylie, presented on Radio 3 and founded Blow the Fuse with Alison Rayner.
Deirdre has written seven books on guitar playing and was head of guitar syllabus for the Rock School exam series. She presents a radio show 'Curious Adventure' for internet radio station Jazz London radio.
“If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright - I'd like to know who it is” Dave Gelly The Observer.
"Cartwright’s coolly undulating Grant Green shuffle groove is one of the understated pleasure of UK’s contemporary fusion." John Fordham
Alison Rayner, Runner up for best double bass in the 2018 British Jazz Awards has played with jazz legends such as US guitarist Tal Farlow, New York jazz poet Jayne Cortez, drummer Denardo Coleman and critically acclaimed jazz-Latin group ‘the Guest Stars’ in a career of over 40 years. She leads the Alison Rayner Quintet or ARQ who were winners of ‘Jazz Ensemble of the Year’ in the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. ARQ were also shortlisted as best small group in the 2018 British Jazz Awards.
"A big, beautiful bass sound that comes from the heart. Highly intelligible music, characterized by individuality, spirit and a sense of freedom." Val Wilmer, author, As Serious as Your Life: The Story of the New Jazz
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event14/06/2019 20:00
Leo Sayer - Just a Boy at 70
Saturday 15th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £31.50*
Leo Sayer: Just A Boy at 70
British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK in celebration of his 70 birthday year. With this performance, Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.
Known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.
This is a hit packed, high energy evening not to miss
www.leosayer.com
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £31.50*
Leo Sayer: Just A Boy at 70
British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK in celebration of his 70 birthday year. With this performance, Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country.
Known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I Can’t Stop Loving You, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing.
This is a hit packed, high energy evening not to miss
www.leosayer.com
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event15/06/2019 19:30
Guitar Festival Family Day
Sunday 16th June 2019
sessions at 10:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 3:00pm
Free admission but booking essential.
Come along to the Guitar Festival Family Day and make your own recycled Ukulele and be a part of the International Guitar Festival. Margarine tubs and recycled wire - who would think a musical instrument could come from these items? Expert tutors guide you through the construction. Bring your family and have a fun day and become a guitar hero!
sessions at 10:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 3:00pm
Free admission but booking essential.
Come along to the Guitar Festival Family Day and make your own recycled Ukulele and be a part of the International Guitar Festival. Margarine tubs and recycled wire - who would think a musical instrument could come from these items? Expert tutors guide you through the construction. Bring your family and have a fun day and become a guitar hero!
Next event16/06/2019 10:00
Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny
Wednesday 19th June 2019, 8:00pm
All Tickets £31.00*
Not suitable for under 16s
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.
But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.
jimmycarr.com | @jimmycarr | IG: jimmycarr
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event19/06/2019 20:00
WAPA Performance 2019
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £15.00
Talented young performers from The Wirral Academy of Performing Arts put on a wonderful evening of song, drama and dance featuring highlights from their past terms work, including the hit musical Fame plus much much more. A fantastic evening of entertainment performed by some of Wirral’s brightest stars of the future.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
All Tickets £15.00
Talented young performers from The Wirral Academy of Performing Arts put on a wonderful evening of song, drama and dance featuring highlights from their past terms work, including the hit musical Fame plus much much more. A fantastic evening of entertainment performed by some of Wirral’s brightest stars of the future.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event22/06/2019 19:30
What's Love Got To Do With It? Celebrating the Music of Tina Turner
Thursday 27th June 2019, 7:30pm
Tickets £26.00* (conc £24.00*)
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.
Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.
In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band.
In a breath-taking career spanning over 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina's most-loved classic hits including; Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.
This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets £26.00* (conc £24.00*)
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner.
Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation.
In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney - Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band.
In a breath-taking career spanning over 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina's most-loved classic hits including; Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.
This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event27/06/2019 19:30
Heart of a Woman - Calli
Friday 28th June 2019, 7:30pm
All Tickets £16.00*
Following on from her two sell out shows of 'Song of the Poets', which received critical acclaim and 5 star reviews, Calli now presents:- 'Heart of A Woman'
This show will celebrate songs from some of the most iconic female artists from the past six decades. Among the artists featured will be Ella Fitzgerald, Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith. The performance will be accompanied by graphic projections to illustrate the story behind the songs or artists.
Calli will once again be joined by talented local musicians including a special guest appearance from 60's legend Brian 'Saxophone' Jones. This promises to be yet another very special night.Early booking is recommended.
“Calli has the natural ability to both captivate and move an audience with her superb, unique voice” John Deery. Award winning Director, Producer and Screenwriter.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
All Tickets £16.00*
Following on from her two sell out shows of 'Song of the Poets', which received critical acclaim and 5 star reviews, Calli now presents:- 'Heart of A Woman'
This show will celebrate songs from some of the most iconic female artists from the past six decades. Among the artists featured will be Ella Fitzgerald, Carol King, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Amy Winehouse and Paloma Faith. The performance will be accompanied by graphic projections to illustrate the story behind the songs or artists.
Calli will once again be joined by talented local musicians including a special guest appearance from 60's legend Brian 'Saxophone' Jones. This promises to be yet another very special night.Early booking is recommended.
“Calli has the natural ability to both captivate and move an audience with her superb, unique voice” John Deery. Award winning Director, Producer and Screenwriter.
*Includes a £1.50 per ticket fee. Fees capped at the first 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Next event28/06/2019 19:30
Let's Dance Through The Musicals
Saturday 29th June 2019 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Tickets £14.50 (£12.50 conc)
Irby Dance Studio's Annual Show: Let's Dance Through The Musicals
This show will be filled with endless entertainment and a selection of fantastic musicals. Come along with the whole family and enjoy a great variety of dance genres & performers!
All of Irby Dance Studio have worked so hard towards this years performance please come along & show your support.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets £14.50 (£12.50 conc)
Irby Dance Studio's Annual Show: Let's Dance Through The Musicals
This show will be filled with endless entertainment and a selection of fantastic musicals. Come along with the whole family and enjoy a great variety of dance genres & performers!
All of Irby Dance Studio have worked so hard towards this years performance please come along & show your support.
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event29/06/2019 14:00
STUDIO 10 JUNIORS Presents LEAPS & BEATS
Sunday 30th June 2019, 7:00pm
Tickets
FRONT £15.50
REAR £13.50
Join our Junior student and Junior associates as we entertain you with plenty of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre excerpts. The Children love to entertain and love to laugh, but even more, love to see you there.
We teach: Exam classes in ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet, Plus Pointe work. We also teach: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, and LAMDA exams in Drama and Musical Theatre.
Check out our website www.studiodance10.co.uk
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Tickets
FRONT £15.50
REAR £13.50
Join our Junior student and Junior associates as we entertain you with plenty of Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre excerpts. The Children love to entertain and love to laugh, but even more, love to see you there.
We teach: Exam classes in ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet, Plus Pointe work. We also teach: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, and LAMDA exams in Drama and Musical Theatre.
Check out our website www.studiodance10.co.uk
All prices advertised include a booking fee. No fees to Friends of the Floral. A postage fee may apply.
Next event30/06/2019 19:00
