Hayley's Concerts Schedule 2005

[Richard]

Hello again everybody!

Sadly I'm unable to go to Kenwood House on 9th July because of charity commitments that day, but I often enjoy a summer ramble on Hampstead Heath, so I know a bit about the venue. As Dave says, the audience sits on a large grassed area that slopes gently down to the lake, and the stage is on the far side of the lake.

Mind you don't all fall in and drown when Hayley appears. If you do, you won't be able to buy her new album when it is released in the autumn!

At least I'll see some of you at Olympia next Sunday!

Bye for now,

Richard

[Richard]

Hello again folks!

There are now only FIVE days to go before Hayley appears in Classicalive at London Olympia on 20th March, so I'm counting down on one hand.

I'm saving the other hand to give Hayley a hug on Sunday! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

For further information, see Classicalive in the News Discussions section of the Forum.

See you there,

Richard

[HWI]

A limited number of extra tickets have been released for the Hampton Court performance on June 15th. If you missed out, you'd better be quick. These will not be available for long.

Keith.

[HWI]

Hayley's trip to Africa for UNICEF will actually be to Ghana. Liberia and Nigeria are to unstable at the moment to risk going there. Mum, Jill and sister, Sophie will also be with her.

[emmettb]

"Westenra will also sing with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra in Osaka this weekend before her schedule takes her to Denmark and Ghana."

Got this off Google Alerts today, does anyone know if the Hans Chrisitan concert in Denmark is still going ahead? I remember hearing a while ago Hayley was not performing at it.

Emmett.

[Joe]

Keith, how do you fancy making a 'Hayley's Schedule for 2006' page!!!!

NEW AND RESCHEDULED USA and CANADA 2006

The Univ. of Florida's Curtis Phillips Center For The Performing Arts in Gainesville, FL, have listed a rescheduled concert date of 22nd March 2006 at 7.30 PM (original date was 11th May 2005).

Also, Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA, have listed a rescheduled concert date of 20th March 2006 at 8 PM(original date was 4th May 2005)

In Ottawa, Canada...National Arts Centre's Southam Hall...March 2-3-4 2006
www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/results.cfm?EventID=4360

Of course these are very preliminary as they are still many months away.

[HWI]

Hi Joe,

I don't know about preliminary, the term "wishful thinking" springs to mind, especially for Ottawa where they say tickets will go on sale on September 6th. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

However, I place you in charge of researching the US/Canadian venues, especially for the eastern USA and Canada. You have provided so much of this type of info in the past, it seems to me that you are the right man for the job.

After having a little smile ablout this, we now need to be serious and watch this very carefully because it just may be accurate.

Cheers,
Keith.

[Dave]

In the NZ Stuff article about Hayley's birthday party on Monday - www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3246424a1860,00.html - there's an intriguing quote:

"Westenra, who is about to launch the European leg of her world tour, admitted being overwhelmed by the turnout,organised by her record company, Decca Music."

I don't know about you - but the bit I've highlighted is news to me and it's certainly incorrect. However... if they meant to say "who is about to announce the European leg of her world tour" it might, just might make some sense. We shall find out in due course - but does anyone know any more about it, or is the writer talking out of his you-know-what?

[emmettb]

Hi Dave,

That section of the article got me thinking too.

It could be refering to the 2 concerts coming up, Hampton Court in June and Kenwood in July.

The only other country in Europe where Hayley tours is Germany and that tour was only about a month ago.

Hopefully we hear more soon and the official site puts up an update soon.


Emmett

[emmettb]

Hi,

Looks like Hayley is going to be doing 3 shows in Japan at the start of June.

4th,5th and 7th of June, found this on the Japanese website. I tried to use the altavista translator but couldnt come up with anything. I Havent seen any other information regarding these dates.


Here is the link:

www.samonpromotion.com/artist/list/hayley/index.html


Emmett

[emmettb]

Classical Brit Awards 2005

The awards are on tonight (Wednesday 25th), does anyone know if Hayley is attending? I havent heard much regarding this event.

Katherine Jenkins is up for a couple of award and also performing.

The event is being replayed on ITV on Sunday night.


Emmett

[HWI]

Hayley may be there as a guest as the MoV soundtrack is nominated. Dave is there, so we will find out either later on, or tomorrow.

keith.

[emmettb]

Cheers Keith,

I was checking Wireimage.com and they have some shots of Hayley at the arrival of the event they must have only been taken a short while ago. Wearing a green dress this time. Other shots of Katherine, Aled Jones and Leslie Garreth.

Sorry the shots are tiny on this website but they are first at finding out who is attending events.


Emmett

[Dave]

Hi guys,

Yes I was there albeit restricted by having three guests who neither hang around stage doors nor go looking for their favourite performers! I am 90% certain I eventually spotted Hayley, sitting near to Aled Jones, who I could see clearly after the interval. Unfortunately they were tucked away under the teleprompter (those who attended last year will know what I mean and where) in a dark corner so I couldn't get a clear look beyond Aled but - I think it was Hayley. We'll see how my photos come out tomorrow but it was dark over there.

My big hope was that Jocelyn Pook would win the Soundtrack award for Merchant Of Venice, and that Hayley would go up to collect it as many of the actual award winners were in remote corners of the world, unable to attend (Hayley is mentioned in the programme). But no. My hopes were dashed when John Williams won the award.

After the concert, I was dragged away from the stage door kicking and screaming by my daughter, who ensured that I looked after my other two guests far better than I would have done otherwise, so no, I didn't get to see Hayley... or anyone else

The actual ceremony and concert was really good and I've started a report on it in "Other Music", so here it is.

[Dave]

Hayley is involved in the Last Night of The Proms (Proms in The Park in Manchester, Sat 10th September). Yay!

www.bbc.co.uk/proms/pitp/mancs.shtml

More information via the booking link on the same page.

I've got my tickets... have you? i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif