Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band Presents: A CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Join us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands.
Wirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019 by Jan Modelski, an accomplished musician who is passionate about community music, bringing local musicians together.
Wirral Pop Orchestra strays away from the conventional classical classical repertoire exploring the world of Pop, theatre, films and musicals. Wirral Big Band play all things jazz, swing and pop in a Big Band style.
Both bands have enjoyed many successful gigs at a variety of local venues, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Williamson for a fabulous festive performance.
The Williamson Café will be open where you can perchance a ‘Festive Mini Afternoon Tea’ and other refreshments.
We’re welcoming the ever-popular Annie Long Trio back to the Williamson for another performance.
‘Step into Spring’ as we welcome sultry Wirral jazz Singer Annie Long together with her talented and versatile musicians.
They will be performing a stylish set of swing, blues, bossas and ballads.
The Café will be open for drinks and light bites.
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Alternative indie rock trio Caro hit the Future Yard live room. Emerging in 2016, the Leeds/Wirral based band pair introspective lyrics with offbeat rhythms and sinewy treated guitars. Caro take on Argyle Street off the back of their 3 single releases last year: Fuss About, Wiggle Room and Snowflake – which picked up support across BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music
Caro are no stranger to the stage, playing major UK festivals such as Boardmasters, TRNSMT, Y Not and toured extensively, both as headline acts and supporting bands for names such as: Gengahr, Another Sky and White Lies. With a formidable live reputation already behind them, Caro now brings that energy to Argyle Street; don’t miss the chance to see one of the UK’s most compelling rising indie bands live.
FFO: Alt-J, Everything Everything, Bombay Bicycle Club.
Liverpool is set to be transformed into the jazz capital of the UK this February as Liverpool International Jazz Festival takes over the city once again. This festival, now in its 13th year, will be the biggest yet — with no less than 14 events showcasing both international and local talent in a week-long programme.
The festival’s main events featuring international stars such as Grammy award-winning musicians Tim Garland (saxophone) and Geoffrey Keezer (piano), clarinettist and composer Arun Ghosh, guitarist Martin Taylor MBE and saxophonist Marius Neset are taking place at The Capstone Theatre from Thursday 26th February until Sunday 1st March.
Dawnbreaker promo presents their second half dayer, bringing a stacked mixed bill of queer hardcore, metalcore and deathcore, it’s sure to be a great afternoon of heavy music. Expect high energy sets, inclusive vibes and a space built for the community, by the community.
Alongside the bands, we’ll also be hosting independent craft stalls showcasing DIY art, merch and handmade goods. Come down early, go hard, support birkenhead and be a part of something proud and unapologetic.
Overview
Explore the world of pipe organs up close and personal at our Organ Taster Day – come and experience the King of Instruments!
Join Us for Organ Taster Day!
Curious about the majestic sound of the pipe organ? Come by for an in-person experience where you can explore this incredible instrument up close. Whether you’re a music lover or just looking for something fun to do, this day is all about discovering the magic of organ music. No prior knowledge needed – just bring your curiosity and enjoy! Tickets from Eventbrite here. Tickets also include a 10% discount off a 1:1 organ lesson with Myles.
Agenda
16:00 – 16:15: Welcome and Introduction to the Organ at Ullet Road Church
16:15 – 16:30: Demonstration of the different organ stops
16:30 – 18:00: Come and try the instrument!
18:00 – 18:15: Short Recital
18:15 – 18:30: Final Questions
Overview
Explore the world of pipe organs up close and personal at our Organ Taster Day – come and experience the King of Instruments! Tickets available from Eventbrite here.
Join Us for Organ Taster Day!
Curious about the majestic sound of the pipe organ? Come by for an in-person experience where you can explore this incredible instrument up close. Whether you’re a music lover or just looking for something fun to do, this day is all about discovering the magic of organ music. No prior knowledge needed – just bring your curiosity and enjoy!
Agenda
16:00 – 16:15
Welcome and Introduction to the Organ at Ullet Road Church
16:15 – 16:30
Demonstration of the different organ stops
16:30 – 18:00
Come and try the instrument!
18:00 – 18:15
Short Recital
18:15 – 18:30
Final Questions
Grupo Luma returns to the Music Room with their much-awaited album launch, creating a journey of vibrant music that borrows from the abundant Latin American musical heritage of Francisco and Oscar Carrasco. Together with Erik Bichard, Phil Hargreaves, Max Alder and Fran Bass, the brothers bring to the stage a body of original material that spans many years in the making – a beautifully diverse fusion of music from around the world. As always, they promise to inspire, feed your mind and energise the audience with powerful rhythms, haunting melodies and deeply moving lyrics.
Catrin Finch performs Notes to Self, a series of reflective and deeply personal new tracks she has composed for Katy, her 13-year-old self, and her first album of solo compositions in a decade.
With accompanying letters underscoring the profound stories of her personal journey, Notes to Self weaves together Catrin’s experiences, emotions and introspections. Through her music, she explores themes of vulnerability, expectation, transformation and the unpredictability of a life played out under the public eye. Each composition draws from her past; a 40-year career as one of her generation’s most adventurous and pioneering artists. Her enduring honesty and bravery resonate, inviting listeners to connect deeply with her story, as she translates her struggles and triumphs into sound. Notes to Self not only showcases Catrin’s evolution as a musician, but charts a remarkable career shaped by her experiences as a gay woman, a cancer survivor, a sister, daughter and mother.
Notes to Self is a step into a new creative dimension for this extraordinary harpist, whose career takes new turns with each new project.
