Future Talent: Celebrating Katharine's Legacy
Remember and celebrate the legacy of our co-founder, the last Katharine Kent, with a commemorative concert on 27th September 2026.
Remember and celebrate the legacy of our co-founder, the last Katharine Kent, with a commemorative concert on 27th September 2026.
After spending 13 years as a music teacher in Hull, Katharine saw that so much talent was being lost to lack of support. She endevoured to do something about it.
Inspired by encouters as a music teach in Hull, Katharine's vision for equity in music has helped transform the lives of hundreds of young musicians, who may not have been able to pursue music otherwise. Through Future Talent, she created opportunities for young people from low-income families to realise their potential, whether that's through a career in music or simply buidling confidence.
This concert brings together outstanding Future Talent musicians past and present to celebrate Katharine's enduring impact. Through a programme of perforamnces and personal reflections, we will pay tribute to the woman whose passion shaped the charity that supports over 150 musicians today.
Whether you have supported Future talent for many years, have been part of our community, or are discovering our work for the first time, we invite you to share in this occasion!
By attending this concert, you will be helping to ensure that Katharine's vision continues for future generations of talented young musicians. Every ticket purchased and every donation made supports Future Talent's work in removing barriers and creating opportunities for young people with exceptional musical potential.
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You are able to purchase tickets via our Eventbrite page, please click here.
The evening will be hosted by Alexander Armstrong, with over 40 young musicians and alumni performing. They will be joined by Future Talent Ambassadors Chloe Hanslip, Matilda Lloyd, Rekesh Chauhan, and conductor Simon Over.
The programme will feature new works commissioned from our Enid Falaschi Award for New Music awardees, and a selection of Katharine's favourites: Piazzolla's Libertango for cello quaret, Walton's Two Pieces for Strings from Henry V, and much more!
For musicians and families currently supported by Future Talent, please contact your Programme & Relationship Manager for details on tickets.
VIP tickets should be purchased directly with Future Talent and are not available for purchase via the ticket page. For ticket reservations and any queries regarding VIP tickets, please contact ben.margetts@futuretalent.org
The concert is on Sunday, 27th September 2026.
Doors: 4:30pm
Concert starts: 5:00pm
Estimated end at 6:45pm
There will be a short interval.
