Experience an unforgettable and intimate evening celebrating the legacy of John Lennon, brought to life by the internationally acclaimed Tyson Kelly as John Lennon – renowned for his striking portrayal of Lennon in Broadway’s Let It Be and in the UK and World’s #1 Beatles tribute, The Bootleg Beatles, for seven years.
With over 15 years of dedication to the role, Kelly’s uncanny look and sound-a-like embodies Lennon’s voice, presence, and artistry with remarkable authenticity. He possesses the rare combination of the natural vocal timbre and vocal talent with the youthfulness and visual appearance of John Lennon. Backed by a five-piece powerhouse band, Kelly presents an elegant journey through the brilliant music of Lennon (and McCartney). Witness first-hand stories about Lennon’s catalogue all the way from ‘Please Please Me’ to ‘Double Fantasy’ with ten years of solo hits and a carefully selected collection of the undeniable B-side favourites fans will love to hear.
Anil Srinivasan, an award winning Indian pianist, and Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh, a virtuoso of the Saraswathi Veena, have forged a remarkable musical partnership through their innovative collaboration, notably showcased in their project The Stringmasters.
They were first brought together by Milap in 2013 for a concert at London’s Southbank Centre, where they discovered a natural synergy between the piano and veena, both string instruments. Their remarkable ability in blending Western and Carnatic classical traditions to create a unique ‘third space’ of musical expression has been winning fans worldwide.
This partnership, marked by performances at venues as diverse as the Riverside Theatre in Sydney, the Habitat in Delhi, Bengaluru’s Jagriti Theatre and Chennai’s The ARTery, emphasises intuitive and genre-neutral explorations of ragas.They are often accompanied by percussionists of great repute such as Giridhar Udupa. Their work, celebrated for breaking artistic barriers, integrates classical depth with contemporary accessibility, engaging diverse audiences globally while redefining the boundaries of Indian and Western musical dialogues.
Akram Abdulfattah is a Palestinian-American violinist who combines jazz with middle eastern and Indian music.
Akram’s music is influenced by Hindu, Turkish, and Persian styles, reflecting the rich legacy and culture of oriental sounds in a modernized fashion.
In 2023, his multinational group visited the UK for the first time, performing a debut London show, and appearing at Knockengorroch and Cambridge Folk festivals. Akram’s talent has received international recognition as he’s won prestigious awards and engaged in various international and cross-culture projects.
‘A truly gifted violinist, with agility, virtuosity, and a deep spiritual and emotional connection. His music is rooted in Middle Eastern traditions, but his musicality extends way beyond geographical boundaries.’ Brian Keane, American multiple Emmy winning composer, renowned guitarist, and Grammy winning producer
Venue:
Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BP
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and DaDa Ensemble are excited to present the premiere of a brand new work, written by the talented young musicians of the Young DaDa Ensemble and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company, in collaboration with Liverpool Philharmonic musicians.
Over the course of ten workshops, Liverpool Philharmonic musicians Georgina Aasgaard and Jon Hering and DaDa freelance musicians David Kelly and George Jenkins have mentored five Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company musicians, five DaDa Ensemble members and one trainee lead musician to help create an exciting and innovative new composition.
Location:Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic HallTime:8th July, 6.30pmAccess:This is a relaxed event which means you can expect a comfortable and well-lit environment. This event will be signed by BSL interpreter.
Get ready to come together as one heart, one community at our concert celebrating unity, love, and togetherness!
Welcome to the One Heart Concert for CommUNITY! Join us at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral for a night of unity and music. Let’s come together to celebrate diversity, spread love, and embrace harmony.
This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience filled with soulful performances and a sense of togetherness. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with others and show your support for our community during this year’s Refugee Week. See you there!
Doors at 5:15pm
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Introduction by Frank Cottrell Boyce
6:40 PM – 6:55 PM: Runnymede St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s College
6:55 PM – 7:30 PM: Choir with No Name – including introduction to CwNN
7:30 PM – 7:35 PM: ‘Together’ – lead by Choir with No Name
7:35 PM – 7:50 PM: St Edward’s College
7:50 PM – 8:15 PM: Asylum Link Choir
8:15 PM – 8:30 PM: ‘Building Bridges Not Walls’ ALM leads all in joint song.
Beautiful Renaissance Choral Music sung by Liverpool Renaissance Singers and directed by Liam Owens. Song of Songs one of the most enigmatic and sensual books of the Bible burns with the language of love – earthly, spiritual and eternal. Its poetry long embraced by composers speaks of longing and union, of beauty glimpsed and pursued, of passion that transcends the merely human. OUr programme explores this fercent landscape through the sacred choral settings of Renaissance Masters including Victoria, Guerrero and Palestrina.
An exciting introduction to the magic of South Indian classical music.
Join us for a special concert designed just for children and families, featuring the dynamic Carnatic Quartet – Shreya Devnath (Violin), Mylai M Karthikeyan (Nadhaswaram), Praveen Sparsh (Mridangam), and Adyar G Silambarasan(Thavil).
This interactive performance is a joyful, high-energy introduction to the fascinating world of Carnatic music. Expect stunning sounds, fun rhythm games, and plenty of chances to get involved – whether it’s clapping along to the beat or discovering how these powerful instruments work together.
Perfect for curious young minds, budding musicians, and anyone ready to be amazed, this is a rare chance to see four incredible artists bring music to life – up close and unplugged. Let the rhythms spark imagination and the melodies open up a world of wonder.
Today’s the day – it’s officially the Music Room’s tenth birthday! And what better way to celebrate this anniversary than with an all-out, irresistible party hosted by none other than Baked A La Ska – the incredible group who have brought so much fun and joyful energy to the venue over the years.
With their annual Christmas show, and plenty of other visits besides, they’ve introduced us to vintage ska sounds and an eclectic platter of covers – and now they’re back, marking a decade of the Music Room with a specially-curated, never-before-seen show. In this very special performance, they’ll be sprinkling some ska dust on Beatles hits and rarities, and travelling through their own back catalogue, bringing you tracks from all five of their albums. Get ready for a real extravaganza, from one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester.
Please note that this is a standing event. If you have any access needs, please contact the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.
Nurturing talent, giving a platform to local artists – roles that the Music Room has embraced over the past decade. As part of our celebrations, we’re welcoming back some of our city’s most exciting young stars – artists who have all risen up through the Music Room, and have each headlined their own show in the space. Come along as Ellis Murphy, Astles, MT Jones and Motel Sundown perform as you’ve never seen them before.
Please note that this is a standing event. If you have any access needs, please contact the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.
Foot-stomping, heartbreaking, spellbinding – some Music Room legends return to sing the blues. On this tenth anniversary, the pioneering Catfish Keith makes his tenth appearance on our stage, and award-winning, best-selling blues/soul vocalist Jo Harman performs for us for the third time too. We’re also delighted to welcome back Connie Lush from retirement to perform a couple of songs. She was the artist who performed the very first test event at the Music Room’s launch and treated us to a Christmas residency in 2019.
