Moonlit Soundscapes
When the sun goes down and night falls, head to St Peter & St John Church to enjoy a programme of contemporary classical and acoustic music in beautiful surroundings of the church.
About
‘By the Light of the Moon’
Featuring exceptional international and local performers, this wonderfully atmospheric concert bring you an eclectic smorgasbord of styles and sounds to transport you through a magical moonlight dreamscape.
22:00 – 22:30 – Daisy Green
Daisy Green is a classical pianist from London currently in her third year studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Daisy is also a member of MAGNOLIA, the 2026 New Dawn headline band, in which she plays saxophone and accordion. In Moonlit Soundscapes, Daisy will perform a range of classical and contemporary pieces on the piano from composers such as Debussy and Chopin as well as some of her own arrangements delving into the themes of moonlight and nighttime.
Follow Daisy at https://www.instagram.com/daisygreen_music/
22:40 – 23:10 – Steve Pretty & Harriet McKenzie
First Light Festival musicians-in-residence, Harriet Mackenzie and Steve Pretty are coming together in this exciting collaboration fusing looped sounds of from the violin with haunting conch shells and late-night trumpet vibes. Both musicians have travelled the world and are influenced by global sounds and we look forward to hearing the results when they come together to perform.
23:20 – 23:50 – BOSCH
BOSCH are Henry Dagg (Ondes Martenot and saw, David Leahy (double bass and movement), Stevie Wishart (Hurdy Gurdy) and Maureen Wolloshin (oboe, cor Anglais and Gliss Anglais).
A quartet of friends, four of the UK’s most eclectic and innovative improvisers, musicking on instruments never combined before, come together to compose other worldly sonic landscapes on double bass, ondes martenot, saw, hurdy gurdy, oboes and the ‘gliss anglais’.
Old, new, analogue, structured and spontaneous outpourings by maverick, non-conformist, virtuosic and highly-skilled creatives. Expect ethereal and effortless combinations across multiple genres, with humour and frivolity, discipline and symbolism – you will not have heard music like this before.
00:00 – 00:30 – Molly Chadwick and Lawrence Penman
An intimate, acoustic performance from rising London’s RnB artist, Molly Chadwick, accompanied by Lawrence Penman at the piano. Originally from Lowestoft, Lawrence met Molly whilst they were studying at London College of Creative Media. Together they have crafted a soulful, stripped-back performance showcasing Molly’s impressive vocals and Lawrence’s skill. Lawrence was a recipient of the 2025 Britten Pears Arts, New Dawn creative retreat.
Tickets
| Early Bird (until 15 April) | £5* |
| Advanced | £8* |
| On the Door | £10 |
*plus booking fee.
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June 20, 2026 |
Time Slot |
22:00 – 00:30 |
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