The evening of the Thursday the 14th of September was the 10th anniversary of Big Ians' Concert " A Night to Remember". I confess I have never been to one so was really excited. Especially as my friend Beth McCarthy was singing. I have known Beth since she was about 6 years old when I directed her in panto (a while ago!) The show appealed to me because it is all for local charities. Wow what a show it was! so much talent on one stage - including "Hands and Voices" a music group who includes everyone, York Music Forum musicians - young talent grown through confidence and superb! There was a plentiful collection of singers and musicians including the best violinist I have heard - I bet he's a hit in pubs! The vocals of Jess Steel, Heather Findlay and Annie Donaghy were outstanding and fun to sing and dance along to. Beth sang "Nothing Compares to You" so beautiful and I had tears throughout. Ian Donaghy puts all of this together (with Musical Director George Hall) and his passion for charities is at the for front of this. As the front man of the band Huge, he is such an amazing host and had the audience from the word go. I cannot wait to find out the full total raised and get a ticket for next year as soon as they come out!
Do you want to help Ian with his charity causes? Contact him on info@bigian.co.uk his next venture is Xmas Presence.
