This March Blackburn Cathedral will host its biggest ever celebration of International Women’s Day.
During the week of IWD, the Cathedral will be hosting four events celebrating female composers and performers:
- Wednesday 6 March, 12.15pm - Vocal Recital given by Imogen Garner, with a programme of female composers. Accompanied by John Gough on piano. Free to attend with retiring collection, no booking required.
- Friday 8 March, 7.30pm – International Women’s Day Concert featuring The Decibelles and Rossendale Ladies Choir. Free to attend but accepting donations in aid of Lancashire Women. Reserve your tickets here.
- Sunday 10 March, 4pm – International Women’s Day Choral Evensong with all music by female composers, including works by Beach, Forbes, Weir and Burk. Free to attend, no booking required.
- Sunday 10 March, straight after Evensong – Organ Meditation performed by Shanna Hart, Director of Music at St Botolph without Aldgate, London. Free to attend with retiring collection in aid of The Wish Centre, no booking required.
Ronnie Semley, February 2024