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Members of The Sixteen - world renowned singers come to Jersey
Jan
18
7:30 pm19:30

Members of The Sixteen - world renowned singers come to Jersey

Members of The Sixteen, one of the finest choirs in the world sing songs through the ages from the Beatles to folksongs. Sponsored by Seabourn, this performance promises an inspiring journey of sings through the ages through the beauty and power of the human voice.

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International Guitar Festival 2024 | Vicki Genfan
Nov
9
7:30 pm19:30

International Guitar Festival 2024 | Vicki Genfan

  • St Helier Methodist Church JE4 8PA, Jersey (map)
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“If I could play like Vicki, I’d stay home and entertain myself.” Steve Vai

Vicki Genfan's unforgettable evening of folk, jazz, pop, and world music! Powerful percussive ‘slap-tap’ acoustic technique using 29 alternate tunings, with soulful vocals that captivate audiences worldwide.

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International Guitar Festival 2024 | Carlos Bonell (guitar) & Harriet Mackenzie (violin)
Nov
9
2:00 pm14:00

International Guitar Festival 2024 | Carlos Bonell (guitar) & Harriet Mackenzie (violin)

  • St Lawrence Church La Grande Route de Saint-Laurent Jersey (map)
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A relaxed concert for violin and guitar featuring popular Spanish guitar classics augmented by the beautiful sounds of the violin.

Carlos Bonell: “Magical, improvisatory playing” Harmonie Magazine (France)

Harriet Mackenzie: “Searing intensity… a performance full of panache… captivating” The Strad

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International Guitar Festival 2024 | 'Beatles and Queen Inspired' with Carlos Bonell
Nov
8
7:30 pm19:30

International Guitar Festival 2024 | 'Beatles and Queen Inspired' with Carlos Bonell

  • The Yard, Jersey Museum JE2 3NG, Jersey (map)
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"Absolutely exquisite" Brian May (Queen)

Uplifting music that inspired the Beatles, alongside Beatles classics, songs by Queen and some of Carlos Bonell’s own compositions make this an evening to cherish. Virtuoso guitarist Carlos Bonell has worked alongside Paul McCartney and was praised by Brian May for his arrangements of classic songs by these mega groups.

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International Guitar Festival 2024 | Genius - Carlos Bonell
Nov
7
7:00 pm19:00

International Guitar Festival 2024 | Genius - Carlos Bonell

  • St Ouen's Manor JE3 2HR, Jersey (map)
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“A player of superb poetic gifts” New York Times

An evening of music and wine featuring legendary guitarist Carlos Bonell inspired by the Beatles music. The event will start at 7pm with drinks, then the performance for 45 mins with a theme of Beatles music, followed by more drinks afterwards.

This special event is kindly sponsored by Seabourn - www.seabourn.com

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Jazz Islands - Julian Joseph World Premiere
May
13
7:30 pm19:30

Jazz Islands - Julian Joseph World Premiere

Composer and Jazz Pianist Julian Joseph and his Jazz Trio come to Jersey to perform in concert with violinist Harriet Mackenzie. This concert features a world premiere arrangement of Julian Joseph’s ‘Islands’. Music in Action is honoured to host the first hearing of this piece for Jazz Trio and violin, as well as jazz classics by Julian.

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Joe Stilgoe - Cabaret Songs
Mar
16
1:00 pm13:00

Joe Stilgoe - Cabaret Songs

Internationally acclaimed Singer, Pianist and Songwriter Joe Stilgoe will be performing a collection of Medleys and his own takes on popular songs such as ‘Shape of you’, ‘Jellicle Cats’ and many more well-known songs. Known for his refreshing take on Jazz in the 21st century, Joe has released 8 albums. Joe not only performs classic tunes as though they have just been released but also writes tunes that sound like old favourites.

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Gentlemen of St John's College Choir, Cambridge, Jersey Tour
Jul
20
to 22 Jul

Gentlemen of St John's College Choir, Cambridge, Jersey Tour

We are excited to welcome the world renowned choir the Gentlemen of St John's College, Cambridge to tour Jersey and perform intimate concerts, a Musical Fun Run and worship at Gouray between Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd July. 

Timetable

20th July  Concert - St Ouen's Church, at 8pm
21st July - Choral Workshop - Chateau Vermont at 11am
21st July - Concert -Town Church in St Helier at 8pm.
22nd July - Gouray Church - church service at 10.30am

Described by BBC Music Magazine as “an immaculately blended, responsive, interactive consort”, the Gentlemen of St John’s are famed for their “pure tone and controlled excellence” (Counterpoint Music). Formed of the Choral Scholars of the world-renowned, Gramophone award-winning Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, they have enjoyed a remarkably busy schedule of concerts and recordings for over forty years. 

The series in Jersey will include two concerts not to be missed. In both concerts on 20th in St Ouen and 21st at the Town Church, the choir will sing a first half of beautiful, and dramatic music including Byrd, Tallis and Lassus, spirituals and pieces written especially for the Gents. The second half will be exuberant and thrilling barbership and a capella music from Gershwin standards, the Jungle Book to Beach Boys hits.  There is also a choral workshop when people can sign up to sing and learn from the Gents including music by Tallis and the spiritual Steal Away on the morning of Saturday 21st. Then they sing at a Musical Fun Run at 8.30am on Sunday 22nd before joining the service at Gouray Church over Gorey to sing the Byrd Mass in 3 parts, and other sacred music at 10.30am.

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