Bramhall Concert in aid of St Ann’s returns for fourth year
The concert will take place on Wednesday, June 25
Anna-Clare Monk’s charity concert returns for its fourth year to Bramhall in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.
The concert will be held in St Michael all Angel’s Church in Bramhall on Wednesday, June 25 at 7.30pm.
International opera singer Anna- Clare initially started fundraising for St Ann’s Hospice over 12 years ago. Her dad, Alistair, was cared for at the hospice over a period of three months the year prior, and she saw this as a way of giving something back to the hospice.
“We held our first concert at Bramhall High School. It was a big event, we did a Last Night at the Proms Celebration and had three local primary school choirs involved and the Bramhall High School choir. We raised about £6,500 that night,” Clare said.
I was performing more back then but over the years my teaching has taken over. As my student numbers increased I thought it would be nice to give these talented singers an opportunity to perform. It made perfect sense to fundraise for St Ann’s at the same time. Anna-Clare Monk, St Ann's Hospice Supporter
“In the concert I perform with my students, singing popular musical theatre songs with a little bit of opera. The event is growing every year and last year we were fortunate to have a trustee from the hospice in attendance. It’s a truly special evening!”
Preparations for the concert are going well, having with weekly rehearsals with her students. As part of the concert this year she and her students will be performing a medley of songs from the Sound of Music- audience participation is optional but encouraged!!
There will also be wine, beer, soft drinks and refreshments on the night and the concert will run from 7.30- 9pm.
“We’re so fortunate to have the hospice in our local area. We are so lucky that the angels at St.Anns are there for people that need them at a time that is extremely difficult . We are incredibly grateful and this is our way of saying thanks,” Clare said.
Tickets are £10 and are available on the door. Doors open 7pm. All profits from the evening will be donated to the Hospice.