Grace Elizabeth Harvey’s music hangs somewhere between the melancholy, the holy and the innocent. Fresh from a UK EP release tour and winning the Young Songwriter’s Competition 2025, Grace is quickly proving herself to be one of the UK’s finest emerging songsmiths and a “new name to watch” (FATEA Magazine) with her authentic live essence and twisting, masterful lyricism.
Jessica Dives is an up and coming, vibrant Folk Singer Songwriter living in Liverpool. For Jessica – storytelling is paramount. Winner of Litchfield Songwriting Competition 2025, a featured artist in the FATEA Magazine Spring 2025 Showcase download and a shortlisted artist for the Purbeck Valley Rising 2025 competition, she is already making an impact on the acoustic, folk scene.
Presented in partnership with Mellowtone
Programme:
Arvo Pärt Fratres, Messiaen Le baiser de l’Enfant-Jésus from Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus, Messiaen Theme and Variations for violin and piano, Beethoven 12 variations on ‘Se vuol ballare’ from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Beethoven Violin Sonata No.10 in G major Op.96
Performers:
Joana Rodrigues violin, William Bracken piano
As we celebrate his 90th birthday this season, Joana Rodrigues and William Bracken take on Arvo Pärt’s Fratres, and also perform heavenly music by Messiaen. These modern classics then make way for virtuosic works by an old master – Ludwig van Beethoven.
Age Rating: 15
Experience the legendary Twilight film in an unforgettable way with Twilight in Concert, a breathtaking live-to-film event.
A 12-piece ensemble of outstanding rock and orchestral musicians will take the stage, performing the beloved film score in perfect harmony with the movie, which will be screened in its entirety on a full-size cinema screen.
As over a thousand twinkling candles illuminate the grand stage, the music will transport you into the heart of Twilight, reliving the romance, passion, and excitement of Bella and Edward’s story. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing Twilight for the first time, this cinematic live-to-film concert is an unmissable opportunity to celebrate the iconic soundtrack like never before. Join us for an evening of music, nostalgia, and magic. Get your tickets now!
Hosted in partnership with Africa Oyé and LIMF Academy
This collaborative event will explore the eclecticism and depth of the genre, bringing together a wealth of talent from Liverpool and the region.
Trumpeter, composer and arranger Philip Lassiter has been knee-deep in the funk since his days as horn arranger and section leader in Prince’s New Power Generation.
11-time Grammy award-winning arranger Philip Lassiter has his roots in Texas funk, Alabama gospel, New Orleans jazz and Nashville soul, and has performed at some of the biggest festivals in the world.
Lassiter’s top-tier compositions and arrangements – featuring his virtuosic trumpet playing – have landed him gigs with Kirk Franklin, Jill Scott, The Isley Brothers, Roberta Flack and many others.
Come and discover the musical phenomenon that is Philip Lassiter for yourself.
2026 marks Seckou Keita’s 30th year making music professionally. This exciting year will showcase Seckou’s immense talent and repertoire, with exclusive shows, guests and new works.
After the success of ‘African Rhapsodies’, Seckou Keita returned to his roots with his latest album ‘Homeland’, released in October 2024. In this opus, Seckou explores identity, sense of belonging, and questions the very idea of home, influenced by his own relationship with both his adoptive UK homeland and his native country Senegal.
Always adventurous and seeking to challenge tradition through his Kora-playing, Seckou will surprise his audience with ‘Homeland’ by taking them on a journey from past to present. Once again, he bridges musical genres, this time by blending traditional rhythms and modern compositions to create a unique sound, embracing afro-pop, urban and hip-hop. Transitional musical poetry written and delivered by award winning poets and rap artists from the UK and Senegal will be craftily sampled and woven into the music, shaping a one of a kind live experience.
For the first time in ten years, Seckou will be playing his Kora standing up, a tradition set by his uncle and mentor, the late Solo Cissokho, one of Senegal’s most famous pop stars of the nineties. Backed by an electrifying band of influential musicians, this promises to be an explosive live show! This line-up, enhanced by Seckou’s magical 22-string Kora and soulful vocals, is the ultimate African pop music act and brings a new colour to the genre in its most literal sense. In a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, ‘Homeland’, the show, will certainly keep the audience on their toes and undoubtedly bring them to their feet to dance!
Programme:
John Williams Main Theme from Star Wars, Grieg Morning and In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt, Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Chabrier España, Orff O Fortuna from Carmina Burana, Puccini Humming Chorus from Madame Butterfly, Karl Jenkins Palladio (Allegretto), Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana, Verdi Triumphal March and Gloria all’Egitto from Aida,
Performers:
Domingo Hindoyan conductor, Carlotta Dalia guitar, Ritula Shah presenter (Classic FM), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Matthew Hamilton Director of Choirs and Singing
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra present the ultimate countdown of the world’s favourite classical music. These are the works that have soundtracked epic moments, that have appeared in beloved films – the pieces you feel you’ve known your entire life. Now, alongside Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah, international guitarist Carlotta Dalia and the massed voices of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, the Orchestra bring them all to life in awe-inspiring symphonic sound. A truly magnificent celebration of so many of the all-time greats.
Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff will be heading out across the UK in Spring to play songs and tell tales from his 40 years in music.
Known for hits such as Size of a Cow and Don’t Let Me Down, The Wonderstuff blazed a trail for alternative pop in the 90s.
Promoted by Crosstown Concerts
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.
The live music, Irish dancing and banter is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds. The show itself features All Ireland champion musicians and world champion dancers who combine a unique blend of light hearted audience interaction with fascinating stories about the music and the instruments themselves.
Future Yard are excited to welcome Roller Derby to the live room, all the way from Hamburg.
The dream pop duo blends 60s melodies and 80s textures with modern indie pop to craft a sound that’s both dreamy and direct. Philine Meyer’s vocals float effortlessly over the warm, melodic guitar work of Manuel Romero Soria.
After a string of sold-out shows across Europe, and a recent sell out UK tour, we can guarantee this show is not one to be missed.
FFO: Mazzy Star, Alvvays Beach House
