World Premiere news!!!

Hello friends

Firstly, apologies for being quiet for a few days. I have been away for work - the kind of work they pay me for, not music work. Rude of them I know to expect me to actually work for my salary rather than messing about with music stuff all day, but what can you do?

There will be a Song of the Day tomorrow for St. Andrews Day, but I wanted to share some very exciting news I received this week.

The world premiere public performance of one of my Songs for all Seasons will be taking place on Sunday 8th December 2024 at 3pm. The Faringdon Singers, of Faringdon Oxfordshire, will be performing "Merry Souls" as part of their Christmas concert!

It's a shame I can't be there, but it is a long trek from Blackpool!

But, if you are in the vicinity, take yourself down and have a listen and let me know what you think ðŸ˜Š

It is free entry - yes, FREE entry - with a retiring collection for Sanctuary Faringdon which aids asylum seekers and refugees.






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