insideKENT Magazine Issue 93 - December 2019 | Page 174

NEWS
WILL YOUNG AND JAMES
MORRISON ANNOUNCED AS CO-
HEADLINE AT FOREST LIVE
Will Young and James Morrison have announced co-headlining dates as part
of Forest Live, the summer concert series presented by Forestry England.
The special concerts, held in unique, natural woodland arenas around the
country, will see both BRIT Award-winning artists perform individual sets
that include greatest hits and material from their latest albums: Will’s ‘Lexicon’
and James’s ‘You’re Stronger Than You Know’.
Commenting on the tour, Will Young said, “Both James and I have fond
memories of appearing as part of Forest Live as solo artists in the past. We
love the work Forestry England does, so we are glad to be back again in what
promises to be a fantastic double-header of a show.”
James Morrison adds, “For the last 20 years Will has been at the forefront
of British Popular Culture. That’s a massive achievement. I think our sets
will complement each other in a special way and I’m really looking forward
to our shows together. It’ll be a great night out!”
They will appear at Bedgebury Pinetum, nr Tunbridge Wells on Sunday
14th June.
WILL YOUNG
JAMES MORRISON
ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR WIDENS ACCESS
Rochester Cathedral Choir has announced
an exciting new development, in which
more places for musically talented boys and
girls aged between eight and 13 will be on
offer. From September 2020, in a historic
move away from tradition, a mixed treble
line with equality for boys and girls will be
introduced, with all new Choristers offered
financially-assisted places at King’s Rochester
Preparatory School.
Reverend canon Matthew Rushton, canon
precentor at Rochester Cathedral said, “As
we look to the future of music at Rochester
Cathedral, we are excited to be taking these
steps to ensure that Rochester continues to
be a centre of excellence for sacred music,
with boys and girls fully and equally in volved
in our choral music. We are also excited to
HEVER CASTLE RECEIVES FAMILY
TRAVELLER EXCELLENCE AWARD
Hever Castle & Gardens was among the top 50 travel experiences and
attractions to take away an accolade at the Family Traveller Excellence
Awards evening, at the Natural History Museum Ice Rink on Wednesday
13 November.
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn beat off competition from Santa’s
Lapland, Shangri-La, Singapore, Dubai Parks & Resorts and Camp Bestival
to be voted top in the Pure Fun award, in the ceremony that this year moved
away from traditional set award categories such as best hotel for families, to
adapt to the emerging and changing travel trends of British families.
Host, Sophie Ellis-Bextor said: “The outstanding calibre of the award winners
really shows what’s important to Family Traveller readers when choosing
and booking their holiday experiences. As a mum of five boys it’s important
to me that they not only have a wonderful time, but they are also educated
by other cultures and experiences.”
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be expanding our community music
programme for the local area. “
Ben Charles, principal of King’s Rochester,
said: “We are delighted to be playing a vital
part in this historic development in the
life of Rochester Cathedral. The Cathedral
and School’s partnership extends back
over 1400 years of mutual commitment and
the standard of music-making in both
institutions has always been of the highest
calibre. This exciting and dynamic initiative
will extend these opportunities to a much
wider audience."
The Cathedral is holding a “Chorister
Experience” Open Day on Saturday 11th
January 2020.