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Fund Raising Concert - October 7th 2011- 7.30pm
This year the John Kerr Award Fund Raising Concert will be held at King Charles the Martyr Church, Tunbridge Wells at 7.30pm. The concert will be given by 2006 prize winner Greg Tassell (Tenor) and 2010 finalist Abigail Sudbury (Soprano) with the official competition accompanist Gary Branch (Piano). The concert will focus on music from the rich and varied styles of folk and traditional English song. Tickets will cost £10 with the option to add an additional donation to support the competition, you could even sponsor a prize and have it dedicated to you or somebody important to you! Donations may also be gift aided. For further information and ticket sales please contact the administrator Maureen Lyle (her details are on the contact page).  


New Patron - Christopher Ball
We are very pleased to announce that Christopher Ball has kindly agreed to be our Patron from June 2011 onwards. His love and knowledge of the English Song repertoire is without equal and his support of young singers for many years, including setting up of bursaries and funds for their studies is of huge help to a young performer. Through his support of young singers he has close links with many of the leading music colleges, The Opera Studio - London, The Dennis O'Neill Academy - Cardiff and The Welsh National Opera Company.  



New Trustee 
We are delighted to inform you that Greg Tassell - a prize winner in the first competition held in 2006 has kindly agreed to become a Trustee of the John Kerr Award Charity. Since Greg won his prize he has gone on to establish himself as a professional tenor working with major Opera Companies including English Touring Opera and Opera a la Carte.


October 2010

Susanna Hurrell wins the 2010 John Kerr Award [more details]


Previous Winners

2006 - Klaartje van Veldhoven

2008 - Laura Mitchell

2010 - Susanna Hurrell 

 

 

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