Music

Eboracum Baroque will perform Handel's Messiah at Great St Mary's in Cambridge

'A Baroque Christmas' to feature range of festive work at Wimpole church

Sign! Choirs charity concert is going to be signed by a British Sign Language interpreter.

Sign! Choirs charity concert is going to be signed by a British Sign Language interpreter.

British Sign Language interpreter to support charity concert

Sue Smith, a Take That superfan from Ely, camped outside stadiums to be on the front row at the band's recent concerts.

Sue Smith, a Take That superfan from Ely, camped outside stadiums to be on the front row at the band's recent concerts.

‘They’ve still got it!’ Take That superfan camps outside stadiums before concerts

Patrick Bennett, who studied music at Ely College and created the music for the second season of BBC police drama Granite Harbour, has become the youngest TV composer in British history.

Patrick Bennett, who studied music at Ely College and created the music for the second season of BBC police drama Granite Harbour, has become the youngest TV composer in British history.

Ely teen becomes youngest TV composer in British history

Juicy Fruits Entertainment will host 'May The 4th Be With You: A Star Wars Cabaret Show' at The Maltings in Ely on May 4.

Juicy Fruits Entertainment will host 'May The 4th Be With You: A Star Wars Cabaret Show' at The Maltings in Ely on May 4.

Star Wars Cabaret Show coming to The Maltings in Ely

Legends - Suede will be playing at a concert in Audley End this summer

Legends - Suede will be playing at a concert in Audley End this summer

Iconic indie rock band Suede coming to Audley End for huge summer show

Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams performing during the Ely Folk Festival promotional gig at The Portland Arms in Cambridge

Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams performing during the Ely Folk Festival promotional gig at The Portland Arms in Cambridge

Ely Folk Festival organisers 'overjoyed' by success of 2024 promotional concert

Virtuoso trumpeter Mike Lovatt joining Littleport Band in a concert at Ely Cathedral.

Virtuoso trumpeter Mike Lovatt joining Littleport Band in a concert at Ely Cathedral.

Virtuoso trumpeter Mike Lovatt joining Littleport Band in concert

Helen Medlock will perform at St Mary's Church.

Helen Medlock will perform at St Mary's Church.

What's On in Ely

Former Ely music teacher returns to the city to perform

Eddi Reader will perform on the Ely Folk Festival main stage on the Sunday evening.

Eddi Reader will perform on the Ely Folk Festival main stage on the Sunday evening.

Ely Folk Festival launches programme for 2024

'9 to 5' is heading to the Cambridge Arts Theatre

'9 to 5' is heading to the Cambridge Arts Theatre

Dolly Parton's hit musical '9 to 5' heads to Cambridge Arts Theatre

The conductor was Andrew Parnell and the organist was Edmund Aldhouse

The conductor was Andrew Parnell and the organist was Edmund Aldhouse

Review of Ely Choral Society Christmas concert

Greg Lowes (accompanist), Keith Gallois (compere) and Naomi D’Cunha (director).

Greg Lowes (accompanist), Keith Gallois (compere) and Naomi D’Cunha (director).

Review of choir's concert at Methodist Chapel in Ely

alt-J band member Gus Unger-Hamilton returns to King’s Ely to adjudicate house music competition.

alt-J band member Gus Unger-Hamilton returns to King’s Ely to adjudicate house music competition.

alt-J star returns to King’s Ely to judge 'incredible' house music competition

Chart-topping boyband JLS have announced they will perform at Newmarket Racecourse venue next year.

Chart-topping boyband JLS have announced they will perform at Newmarket Racecourse venue next year.

Chart-topping boyband to perform at Newmarket Racecourse in 2024

Ely Choral Society conductor Andrew Parnell with the soloists

Ely Choral Society conductor Andrew Parnell with the soloists

Review of Ely Choral Society concert at Ely Cathedral

Littleport Community Choir singing at St George's Autumn Fayre

Littleport Community Choir singing at St George's Autumn Fayre

'Wellbeing’ initiatives aplenty for residents to enjoy

Jon Prayer is the organiser of the Common People Indie Night in Ely

Jon Prayer is the organiser of the Common People Indie Night in Ely

90s V 00s indie night coming to Ely

After the interval, the band surprised everyone by returning to the stage dressed as movie characters.

After the interval, the band surprised everyone by returning to the stage dressed as movie characters.

Review of Littleport Brass Band 100 years of Disney concert

The Off Beats bring a touch of Madness to the Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club.

The Off Beats bring a touch of Madness to the Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club.

The Off Beats performed at Littleport Ex-Servicemen’s Club

YolanDa Brown will perform at Cambridge Jazz Festival

YolanDa Brown will perform at Cambridge Jazz Festival

YolanDa Brown, Incognito and A Certain Ratio to headline at Cambridge Jazz Festival

Sir Tom Jones brings Ages and Stages Tour to Audley End

Sir Tom Jones brings Ages and Stages Tour to Audley End

Sir Tom Jones brings Ages and Stages Tour to Audley End

The Ely Arts Festival committee

The Ely Arts Festival committee

Ely Arts Festival reaches over 6000 people across a successful two weeks!

All the action from Ely Folk Festival 2023

All the action from Ely Folk Festival 2023

Folk festival brings music lovers to Ely

Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican

Ely Folk Festival 2023 returns this weekend - here's what you need to know

Sing and Tonic is taking place at Cambridge Junction

Sing and Tonic is taking place at Cambridge Junction

'Sing and Tonic' pop-up singing experience comes to Cambridge

Bastille performing at Newmarket Racecourse.

Bastille performing at Newmarket Racecourse.

Bastille deliver a masterclass in euphoric, singalong indie-pop

Ely Markets' 'Foodie Friday' 2023 launch event included food such as wood-fired pizza and salads.

Ely Markets' 'Foodie Friday' 2023 launch event included food such as wood-fired pizza and salads.

Festival Foodie Friday at Ely Markets – today’s the day!

Providence Singers in full flight with dancer Brianna Mattis

Providence Singers in full flight with dancer Brianna Mattis

Charity concert will celebrate Independence Day

Elvis tribute act David Black wowed the crowd at The Crown Inn in Littleport on Saturday night.

Elvis tribute act David Black wowed the crowd at The Crown Inn in Littleport on Saturday night.

Top Elvis tribute act performs at village pub

Tom Grennan performing at Thetford Forest as part of the Forest Live concert series.

Tom Grennan performing at Thetford Forest as part of the Forest Live concert series.

Tom Grennan live: pop-rock gig in a forest packed with rave energy

Littleport Band soloists James Stygall and Jan W Hall during last Sunday's concert at St George's Church.

Littleport Band soloists James Stygall and Jan W Hall during last Sunday's concert at St George's Church.

Lyn of Littleport talks about upcoming local events

All the action from The Cambridge Club 2023

All the action from The Cambridge Club 2023

Lionel Richie and Kool & The Gang headline sun-soaked Cambridge Club 2023

Sugababes have announced a huge outdoor concert at Audley End on Saturday August 12.

Sugababes have announced a huge outdoor concert at Audley End on Saturday August 12.

Sugababes announce huge outdoor concert at Audley End

Ely Consort will perform a summer concert at St Mary's Church in Burwell on Saturday June 24.

Ely Consort will perform a summer concert at St Mary's Church in Burwell on Saturday June 24.

Ely Consort to perform summer concert in village church

Jodie Harsh performing at the Cambridge Club Festival last year

Jodie Harsh performing at the Cambridge Club Festival last year

Cambridge Club Festival to feature Grace Jones, Lionel Richie and more

Samir Kennedy - CHAOS BALLAD (or the trials and tribulations of Samir Campaign)

Samir Kennedy - CHAOS BALLAD (or the trials and tribulations of Samir Campaign)

DISRUPT Festival returns to the Cambridge Junction this weekend

The event, called Stage & Screen will feature the return of professional bass-baritone, Darren Jeffery,

The event, called Stage & Screen will feature the return of professional bass-baritone, Darren Jeffery,

More Things to do

Tickets on sale for special concert in Fordham

Reverend Natalie Andrews, the vicar of St George's Parish Church in Littleport, is pictured (wearing pink) at Littleport parkrun in January.

Reverend Natalie Andrews, the vicar of St George's Parish Church in Littleport, is pictured (wearing pink) at Littleport parkrun in January.

Vicar who ran marathon for charity to give St George's Day service

Ely Sinfonia’s annual workshop, held in January, saw 91 people (plus conductor) play Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique symphony (no 6) from scratch

Ely Sinfonia’s annual workshop, held in January, saw 91 people (plus conductor) play Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique symphony (no 6) from scratch

Ely Sinfonia to 'celebrate beauty of Europe' at Ely Cathedral concert

Join the debate and write a letter to the Ely Standard.

Join the debate and write a letter to the Ely Standard.

Community contribution

Letters to the editor

Join the debate in this week's Letters to the Editor

North Sea Voices and Orchestra will give a free concert at Ely Cathedral on Saturday April 1.

North Sea Voices and Orchestra will give a free concert at Ely Cathedral on Saturday April 1.

North Sea Voices & Orchestra to perform free concert at Ely Cathedral

The Proclaimers will perform at Cambridge Folk Festival on Friday July 28

The Proclaimers will perform at Cambridge Folk Festival on Friday July 28

Cambridge Folk Festival announces day-by-day line-up

Ely Consort presented a delightful concert in the intimate setting of the presbytery, at the east end of Ely Cathedral

Ely Consort presented a delightful concert in the intimate setting of the presbytery, at the east end of Ely Cathedral

Review: Ely Consort deliver 'delightful' concert at Ely Cathedral

UK pop band McFly will headline a concert at Newmarket Racecourse as part of The Jockey Club Live's summer event series.

UK pop band McFly will headline a concert at Newmarket Racecourse as part of The Jockey Club Live's summer event series.

McFly announced as final Newmarket Racecourses headliner for summer concert series

Tom Grennan will perform at Thetford Forest on Thursday June 15 as part of Forest Live 2023.

Tom Grennan will perform at Thetford Forest on Thursday June 15 as part of Forest Live 2023.

Chart-topper Tom Grennan to perform at Thetford Forest this summer

Gaming, VR technology, music and breakdance combine in cutting-edge show HOME X, which is at the Cambridge Junction on February 15 and 16

Gaming, VR technology, music and breakdance combine in cutting-edge show HOME X, which is at the Cambridge Junction on February 15 and 16

Audio-visual electronica, live comedy and virtual reality tech at Cambridge Junction

The Cambridge Junction is hosting an 80th birthday fundraiser for local music legend Colin Hazell (right) on Friday February 10.

The Cambridge Junction is hosting an 80th birthday fundraiser for local music legend Colin Hazell (right) on Friday February 10.

Celebrate Cambridge music legend Colin Hazell's 80th birthday at Junction party

Common People 90's Indie Night poster. Credit: Indie Nights.

Common People 90's Indie Night poster. Credit: Indie Nights.

90s indie night comes to the Maltings in Ely this month

Hiam Sports and Social Club, Prickwillow, Ely. Credit: Google.

Hiam Sports and Social Club, Prickwillow, Ely. Credit: Google.

Hiam Sports and Social Club has a variety of events coming up

The Ely Consort choir performed 'Winter Songs' at Chatteris Parish Church on Saturday (December 3).

The Ely Consort choir performed 'Winter Songs' at Chatteris Parish Church on Saturday (December 3).

Review: ‘Winter Songs’ performed by Ely Consort choir

A group photo from a previous Gabrieli Roar concert.

A group photo from a previous Gabrieli Roar concert.

Ely youngsters to join world renowned Gabrieli Roar Choir this Christmas

Jack Savoretti will perform at Thetford Forest in June, 2023.

Jack Savoretti will perform at Thetford Forest in June, 2023.

Jack Savoretti announces Thetford Forest gig date

Big Fish Little Fish returns to The Maltings on November 12 from 2pm until 4pm.

Big Fish Little Fish returns to The Maltings on November 12 from 2pm until 4pm.

Family rave party returns to Ely next month