Union Chapel London 18th Oct 2013

[jimg]

This is being reported on twitter by Hayley's Forum.

BobC on the official forum quotes:- Per Hayley's manager, Valerie Potter .......

HAYLEY ANNOUNCES INTIMATE LONDON SHOW!

We are very happy to announce that Hayley will perform an exclusive UK show at the beautiful Union Chapel in London on Friday October 18, 2013.

This will be Hayley¹s ONLY public concert in the UK this year.

She will be accompanied by a small rhythm and string section, and her set will include songs from her latest album, Hushabye.

Tickets will cost £27.50 in advance and go on sale at 9am this Friday July 12.

SCHONEBERG CONCERTS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH LPO presents:

Hayley Westenra

+ guests

Friday 18 October @ Union Chapel, London

Hayley Westenra
• Doors: 19:00
• Price: £27.50 adv + booking fee - on sale 9am, Fri 12th July
• Entry: Under 16s accompanied by an adult
• Room: Chapel

Tickets on sale from 9am on Friday 12th July:
Music Glue (e-tickets only)
See Tickets / 0871 220 0260
Ticketweb / 08444 771 000
We Got Tickets (e-tickets only)

Cheers
Jim

[Dave]

Hi Jim and everyone,

Yes it's all true, though I didn't know until now as I've been out in the real World doing some gardening!

To reiterate, Tickets will go on sale at 9am this Friday July 12.

You can read the complete press release here: www.hayley-westenra-international.com/content/hayley-concert-london-18-october-2013

Some online links:

www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/72695
www.seetickets.com/event/hayley-westenra/union-chapel/725612
www.wegottickets.com/

@ £27.50 + booking fee.

I'll add to the schedules.

Directions to the church (at Highbury) can be found here:

www.unionchapel.org.uk/pages/visitor_information-location-338.html

Venue guide: www.londonvenueguide.com/union-chapel.html

I've corrected the thread title and will move this to the Concerts board.

Cheers, Dave

[grant]

Hi Dave and Jim

Thanks for the info and links - I see it's unreserved seating so it will no doubt be "get there early if you want a good seat".

Anyone any idea of seating capacity?

Best wishes
Grant

[Joe]

Jul 10, 2013 23:43:01 GMT grant said:

Hi Dave and Jim

Thanks for the info and links - I see it's unreserved seating so it will no doubt be "get there early if you want a good seat".

Anyone any idea of seating capacity?

Best wishes
Grant

Hi Grant and all

Some good info on the concert from the Union Chapel website... www.unionchapel.org.uk/pages/concert_information.html

I'll email the venue for capacity details

[Dave]

Hi Grant and Joe,

That venue guide link I posted says it's 800 capacity - all on wooden pews!

So definitely it's a "get there early" kind of place!

Also from that link www.londonvenueguide.com/union-chapel.html which is a "must read!" :

Interesting fact: As well as remaining a fully functioning church, the Union Chapel is also a charity helping the capital's homeless, and an award-winning live venue which has played host to acts including Tom Jones and Elton John.

Cheers, Dave

[classyandraste]

Oh, so exciting!

[Dean McCarten]

As I'm Cambridge that week on a course and my connections for my train journey is London, a stopover is possibility, any recommendations for where to stay?

[Martin]

Yes, all concerts at Union Chapel have unreserved seating so getting there early is essential in order to get a good (hard) seat.

I went with Mark to see Hayley there as a guest of the Canadian Tenors a few years ago and managed to get a front row bench thanks to Steve Abbott. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Martin

[jimg]

Hayley has tweeted about this concert.

Hayley Westenra @hayleywestenra 22m
Never been SO excited about a show. Playing my dream venue @unionchapeluk , London on Oct 18th! Tix on sale tomorrow! ticketweb.co.uk/event/72695

[grant]

Jul 11, 2013 14:11:15 GMT Martin said:

Yes, all concerts at Union Chapel have unreserved seating so getting there early is essential in order to get a good (hard) seat.

Hi Martin and all

My very first Hayley concert, on 22nd September 2005, was at St James Piccadilly - we sat on pews then, so this concert should bring back a few special memories i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Best wishes
Grant

[Dean McCarten]

I don't yet know what time I'll be getting into London friday afternoon, I'm hoping before 5pm to give me a chance to get to my hotel and hopefully meet up with some familiar faces beforehand

[martindn]

Hmmm.. got to think about this one. Mostly how to travel and where to stay (if anywhere). Just off the A1, so should be easy to find. Or could camp at Welwyn Garden City and see if the tube or some other convenient service reaches there. Ot drive home afterwards.

London is often a problem, even a no-go area because if things like the congestion charge, although I gather the Chapel is outside the congestion charge area.

But, no need to jump in at 9am sharp to get a good seat, although I would think it will sell out fast.

Licensed bar in a Church? My own church too is of Congregational persuasion, and doesn't allow alcohol on the premises - not even communion wine!

Martin D

[Sing]

This is very exciting, I'd love to go to this I'm already beginning to think of things to do for my 21st which is three days before this concert, would be a great treat, might have to physically drag my friends with me though unfortunately, hopefully I'll get someone to come with me fingers crossed.


Sing

[martindn]

Hi Sing,

There will be plenty of HWI folk there you can be sure. They will all be pleased to meet you. I'll be on my own too, since Sue is off to Liverpool with her female friends for the weekend. Only problem is who will look after the dog!

Martin D

[Joe]

Hi all,

I got a very pleasant email from Becky Miller, assistant venue manager. She wrote:

The venue has capacity up to 900; 500 on the ground floor and 400 in the balcony.
You can get a good impression from these panoramic videos on our website:
www.unionchapel.org.uk/panorama.php?id=3

Joe