A CONCERT series is set to celebrate its 50th event.
Concert and Cakes will mark the milestone in February 2027, 13 years after the series began.
The new season of four concerts will run from October 2026 to March 2027.
The first concert will take place on Saturday, October 17, featuring Australian/British soprano Daniella Sicari.
Daniella, who studied opera at the Royal Northern College of Music, first performed for the series in 2017 with her jazz band, The Easy Rollers.
She will be accompanied by Lithuanian-born pianist Lauryna Sablevicute for a programme of Mahler and Gershwin songs.
The concert will be dedicated to the memory of Concert and Cakes regular Mike Lavelle, who organised the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Street Party on Low Street in 2022.
The next concert, on Saturday, November 21, will feature the Fractal saxophone quartet, winners of the 2026 RNCM Chris Rowland International Chamber Music Award.
The quartet, formed in September 2025, has gained acclaim for redefining the saxophone sound.
All concerts will start at 2.30pm in All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale, LA6 3JU.
Each concert will last an hour, followed by a chance to meet the musicians over homemade cakes, tea, and coffee.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and entry is free, with a retiring collection to support costs.
The Punch Bowl Inn, which now serves food, will be open before and after the concert.
The series is organised by Christine, Cathy, and Steve from Concert and Cakes.
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