Love letter to the Wye

Thursday 19th September 2024

Venue: The Armoury Village Hall, Dean Road, Newnham. GL14 1AB

Tickets: £10 from https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/events/

Following its successful debut in February, composer and multi-instrumentalist Fiona Taylor is once again joined by local singers and players for this evening of songs celebrating the River Wye and protesting its pollution. Performers include singers Tracey Dixon, Nataley Freeman, Jules De Bharra, Mike Taylor and members of Minstrels of the Forest (playing a selection of medieval instruments). The songs have been specially composed by Fiona, based on poetry about the River Wye through the ages and also featuring the poems of local poet Jane Spray after the Walking With the Wye pilgrimage.

“Loved what I saw and heard”

“It was amazing”

“So many people were so moved”

“Beautiful evening of song and music… dedicated to the Wye”

“Amazing music and lyrics in an incredible range of different styles!”

Fiona Taylor’s music has been used in BBC award-nominated radio documentaries, wildlife documentaries, and film (Children of Shanghai on SKY Documentaries). Her TV credits include Our Changing Planet (BBC One), and Changing Planet (PBS), Antiques Roadshow, Countryfile, Gardeners’ World, and Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History (BBC One).