Back on tour by popular demand. One of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies is a three-time Grammy-nominated and JUNO award-winning group, who soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early 1990s with hits ‘Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm’ and ‘Superman’s Song’.
With Special Guest Gareth Dunlop
Their cover of ‘The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead’ was a highlight of the soundtrack to the blockbuster film, Dumb and Dumber, while simultaneously reaching #4 on the US Top 100 album charts. They have remained true to the same folk-hued, alternative spirit of their early sound, centered around the distinct baritone of frontman Brad Roberts and Ellen Reid’s folk rock fusion.After a twenty-year hiatus, the Crash Test Dummies reunited in 2018 for a two-week tour to celebrate the anniversary of the hugely successful God Shuffled His Feet. The overwhelming reception to these shows has led to continuous touring across three continents, with sold-out shows across the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and, most recently, Australia.
“Touring again was not something we’d planned on, but surprisingly – at least to me – there are lots of people who many years later, still want to come and hear us,” says lead singer and principal songwriter Brad Roberts. “It’s humbling, being in the confidence of so many people.”
The dynamic and high-energy stage show features the band’s most iconic songs, performed by original members Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan Roberts and Mitch Dorge. Joining them are longstanding guitarist Stuart Cameron and relative newcomer Leith Fleming-Smith, Canada’s keyboard whiz-kid.
Part of the Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series
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Tarang is an innovative Indian music collective bringing together the UK’s most exceptional young professionals. Far from a standard ensemble, Tarang is defined by its contemporary interpretations of Indian classical music, reflecting the global influences and diverse cultural environments experienced by this generation of British-born Indian musicians.
Produced by Milap and featuring bespoke arrangements by Girishh Gopalakrishnan, the repertoire for this lunchtime concert bridges the gap between classical rigour and modern experimentation.
This lunchtime concert features bold, innovative repertoire, from the intricate structures of Carnatic and Hindustani music to global contemporary influences. Highlighting a world premiere by tabla maestro Kousic Sen and bespoke arrangements of works by Hariharan and Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh, Tarang delivers a fresh, sophisticated, and entirely unique sonic identity.
This performance is a rare opportunity to hear Indian music reimagined for a modern, global stage—fresh, distinctive, and technically brilliant.
Programme highlights:
- Echoes of Benaras (world premiere), a new commission by Tabla Maestro Kousic Sen
- Midnight Sun, an original composition by Tarang’s own Girishh Gopalakrishnan
- Modern Masterpieces: Works by the legendary Hariharan, pioneering slide-guitarist Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya, and virtuoso Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh.
Presented in partnership with MILAP —-The Tung Auditorium Lunchtime Concert Series is supported by Yoko Ono Lennon via Spirit Foundations
Early Music As Education’s Liverpool String Academy Orchestra collaborate once again with the phenomenal Fabio Bagnoli for an afternoon of beautiful Baroque repertoire from Bach, Corelli, Vivaldi and Purcell.
With broad musical expertise, Fabio Bagnoli showcases the versatility of the instrument in his engagements with repertoire ranging from the Baroque era to the contemporary period. He has pushed the instrument to its extreme with works such as as the Etudes Transcendantales by the English composer Brian Ferneyhough, and Krzysztof Penderecki’s Capriccio for oboe and orchestra in collaboration with maestro Penderecki himself. For over 20 years, Bagnoli has also made countless productions with the best groups and specialist musicians of Baroque repertoire.
Early Music As Education is a Merseyside-based charity providing early music education for talents across Merseyside. Established in July 2017 with an emphasis on high level performance, the Liverpool String Academy Orchestra is EMAE’s flagship ensemble. Their orchestra is made up of members from the Academy’s Advanced ensemble alongside LSA alumni and working professionals from across Merseyside.
EMAE is an Affiliate Organisation of The Tung Auditorium for 2025-2027.
Promoted by Early Music As Education
The concerto grosso, literally ‘big concert’, was the blockbuster entertainment of the Baroque era: a thrilling contest between a small solo group and the full ensemble, full of swagger, surprise and dazzling energy.
In this programme, La Serenissima, Britain’s leading champions of Italian baroque, bring together concerti grossi by the form’s greatest masters: Corelli, Vivaldi, Locatelli and their contemporaries.
Together, these composers helped define what orchestral music could be. Their works are full of contrast, character and invention, setting brilliance against poise, elegance against fire, and solo virtuosity against the rich sonority of the full ensemble.
From Corelli’s foundational influence to Vivaldi’s flair and Locatelli’s boldness, The Big Concert celebrates the concerto grosso at its most vivid. Expect brilliance, wit and irresistible momentum from one of early music’s most exciting ensembles.
A joyful musical journey where tradition and spirituality meet science fiction.
Join Manchester Collective, percussionist extraordinaire Sidiki Dembélé and his band for folksong and storytelling from the Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal. Along the way, lead violinist Rakhi Singh breathes new life into familiar classical works. You can be sure that rhythm will be your friend here.
Adding her own colours to this vibrant palette is Nwando Ebizie. The composer and multidisciplinary artist creates a brand-new work filtered through her very own Afrofuturist vision and sonic rituals, hurtling us into the future.
Presented in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic, in association with Africa Oyé
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.
T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.
Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages – If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!
Experience the joy and energy of gospel music, with some of the UK’s most successful current gospel artists in this concert brought to you by the National Gospel Music Centre here in Liverpool.
Whether you are new to gospel music or already part of the fast-growing UK audience for this iconic genre, this concert has something to interest and inspire you.
Featuring some of the UK’s most celebrated and successful modern artists, the event will showcase brand new work in a world-first performance, along with gospel classics.
Gospel music is a genre with extraordinary range, diversity and creativity but with a common thread of love and joy, that has endured and flourished across continents and generations. Most music genres, from rock to R&B can trace their origins and influences to and through gospel music.
Whilst gospel is unapologetically rooted in the Christian faith, this event celebrates the music as a genre and welcomes everybody, from all faiths or none.
This performance will feature outstanding gospel choirs, alongside individual artists from across the UK in a special one-off performance as part of the programme for the Liverpool Gospel Music Festival.
Curated by the National Gospel Music Centre based at Liverpool Lighthouse, the night promises to be a special event not to be missed.
Presented in partnership with the National Gospel Music Centre
Michael Ball announces a new solo album of original material for 2026! ‘Glow’ will be Michael’s 23rd solo album, due for release early next year.
Speaking on the news, Michael Ball said: “There’s probably only one thing I enjoy more than being in the studio — writing, producing, and singing songs with people I love — and that’s taking it all out on the road and performing those songs as well as all the old favourites to the audiences I love. I hope you enjoy the new album, and I hope you come to see us on tour next year. It’s going to be an exciting year, and I can’t wait to see you all’’
Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter. For over 40 years he has been at the top of his game, starring in musical theatre productions in the West End and on Broadway, winning critical acclaim, a devoted following and awards for his stage work and recording career.
He regularly tours the UK as a concert artist and has sold millions of albums over the last 40 years; he’s performed in Australia, China, USA, Japan and, in 2007, made his BBC Proms debut: An Evening with Michael Ball at the Royal Albert Hall which marked the first time a musical theatre star had been given a solo concert at the Proms.
Join National Children’s Orchestras and musicians from In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic for an afternoon of glorious American music.
For NCO’s eldest musicians, just 13 and 14 years old, this concert is the culmination of their final week-long NCO residential of the year, which has included rehearsals, creative sessions and more. They are delighted to share the stage today with musicians from In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic.
NCO’s concerts are for everyone. Join us as we appreciate the sheer joy and energy that can be experienced nowhere else than in the presence of a wonderful children’s orchestra and be part of supporting the next generation of musicians. Expect a warm, welcoming audience and to be dazzled by really remarkable young musicians!
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival presents the world premiere performance of the hugely anticipated second album from Tamsin Elliott (UK) and Tarek Elazhary (Egypt). The album, currently untitled, is scheduled for release in September 2026.
Together, Tamsin and Tarek explore the intriguing parallels and idiosyncrasies of Egyptian Maqam and English folk traditions in a captivating fusion of songs, tunes and textures, finding commonality, fostering cross-cultural connection and helping heal the scars of a colonial past through meaningful and conscious collaboration.
