❤️ To my wonderful friend!❤️ Thank you so much for all the incredible support you’ve shown for my music this past month. I’m excited to share some updates about upcoming concerts and some of the amazing events we’ve had! 😊
🎶 ❤️ KATY CARR Dec 2024 Concert news 🎶 ❤️
🎶 1st Dec 2024 Katy Carr performs for Art Aid UkraineTime : 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Address : The Old Hampstead Town Hall, (WacArts) 213 Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park, London NW3 4QP, (near Belsize Park tube station). I’m super excited and honoured to be performing at the special art auction event filled with art, music, and delicious Ukrainian food and drink, all in support of Ukrainian medics. I’ll be singing a special selection of Ukrainian folk songs to celebrate their incredible bravery in fighting for their freedom. Can’t wait to see you there! Free admission register here 🙂 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-aid-ukraine-auction-event-tickets

🎶 2nd Dec 2024 Katy Carr will be performing at Venue : The Gipsy Queen – Kentish TownAddress: 166 Malden Rd, London NW5 4BS (8pm) Free admission 

🎶 13th Dec 2024 Katy Carr will be performing a special event for the Whitstable Scouting community Venue : 3rd Whitstable (All Saint’s) The Scout Hq, All Saints Church, Church Street, Kent, CT5 1PG This is a private event (direct message me for attendance details as all requests have to be approved).

🎶 21st Dec 2024 Katy Carr is very excited to be supporting the Mediaeval Baebes @ The Round Chapel, Hackney for their London Solstice CelebrationTime : 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMVenue : The Round Chapel, Hackney1D Glenarm Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LY General Admission £28.50 Ticket link : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mediaevalbaebesliveltd/1222785
We are delighted to announce @katycarrmusic as our very special guest for our London Solstice Celebration at @roundchapel, Hackney Saturday Dec 21st Katy Carr is a British songwriter and has released six albums. A folk musician at heart, Katy will be singing enchanting songs to warm, caress and celebrate the heart of winter’s shortest day. Expect a ceremony of folky ukulele, magical wonder. Get your tickets through the link in bio #mediaevalbaebes #katharineblake #katycarr #roundchapel #roundchapelhackney #solstice #wintersolstice #wintersosticecelebrations

🎶 22nd Dec 2024 – Katy Carr performs a special Alan Tyler event of Come Down Meet the Folks Christmas special @ the Betsey TrotwoodTime – 3-4pm onwards Venue address : The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3BL
🎶 ❤️ Fan Thank-Yous 🎶 ❤️
This month I would like to say …… 
❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in BelfastI’m thrilled to announce that I performed a special concert at Malone House in Belfast on the 9th of November in celebration of Polish Independence Day! The evening was filled with music, heritage, and the spirit of Poland. It was an honor to share this special occasion with everyone who attended. Thank you to everyone who joined and made the celebration memorable! 🎶🇵🇱 #PolishIndependenceDay#MaloneHouse#Belfast#KatyCarrMusic#LiveConcert#PolishHeritage#CelebrateTogether

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to The Polish Daily Editor Jarosław Koźmiński for the feature and front page! What a fantastic experience performing for the Polish Independence Day Remembrance in Belfast! Honoured to be featured on the front page and in the Polish weekly paper, Tydzień Polski. So grateful to share this special moment with the incredible students from the Polish Saturday School in Belfast and the Honourable Councillor Andrew McCormick, Deputy Mayor of Belfast @awmccormickdup @polskitydzien Thank you for making this event unforgettable! 

Full article here 🙂

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU  Celebrating Polish Independence Day with a Double Dose of Music and Heritage in Belfast! 🇵🇱🎶✨
What an incredible day it was on November 9th, as we celebrated Polish Independence Day in Belfast with not one, but two unforgettable concerts! The festivities kicked off at the Polish Saturday School in Belfast (Polska Szkoła Sobotnia w Belfaście), where I had the immense pleasure of performing for the children. The Akademia Żaka ceremony was led by the wonderful teacher Anna Sułek, with key contributions from Ewa Kolakowska, Chairperson of PECA, and Beata Dąbrowska, Director of the Polish Saturday School in Belfast. The ceremony was a beautiful celebration of Polish heritage, and Paddy McAllister, Principal of Holy Rosary Primary School in Belfast, and The Very Rev Dr. Frank Sellar DL, representing The Lord Lieutenant, graced us with their presence.
I performed a variety of songs that celebrated Polish culture and history. We began with the Polish National Anthem, a powerful and unifying song. “Painting the Clouds with Sunshine / A Ja Sobie Gram na Gramofonie” set a cheerful tone with its ukulele and vocal arrangement. “Mala Little Flower” honored Irena Gut Opdyke, a Righteous Among the Nations, with a heartfelt piano and voice tribute. “Alicja”, inspired by Chopin, brought classical elegance to the performance. The haunting “Polish Song – Dziś do Ciebie Przyjść Nie Mogę”, known as the Partisans’ Lullaby, and “Motylek”, inspired by Polish WWII pilots, both paid homage to Poland’s resilience. “Hanka Ordonówna – Miłość Ci Wszystko Wybaczy”, performed a cappella, celebrated the interwar musical star Ordonka. “Kommander’s Car” told the gripping tale of Kazik Piechowski’s escape from Auschwitz, while “Wojtek”, dedicated to the famous bear, added a unique historical touch. The moving “Czerwone Maki na Monte Cassino” honored Polish soldiers, and “Polonia”, inspired by Elgar and Paderewski’s friendship, made for a memorable encore. We concluded with “We’ll Meet Again”, Dame Vera Lynn’s iconic WWII hit, leaving the audience with a sense of hope and unity.
As the sun set, we moved to Malone House for a second concert hosted by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Belfast. The evening was just as magical, with the Polish community coming together to celebrate our rich heritage with two spectacular performances in one day! During this event, I had the pleasure of meeting the current Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Andrew McCormick. He shared a touching message on Instagram, saying: “We had an amazing evening at the 102nd anniversary of the independence of Poland. One of the highlights of tonight was listening to Katy’s amazing and beautiful songs. There’s so much history, culture, and heritage ingrained within such incredible melodies amplified by such a beautiful voice. She really brought the story of Poland and everything that Poland has achieved throughout history, and their contribution to the success of the Second World War along with the Allied forces—an incredible story told through the power of music. It was a real pleasure to meet Katy.”
I was also honored by the presence of several distinguished guests: Alderman Beth Adger MBE, Mayor of East and Mid Antrim; Alistair Cathcart, Councillor and Lord Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council; Roy Crawford, Councillor of Fermanagh and Omagh District; Kurtis Dickson, Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council; Eugene McConnell, Councillor and Chair of the Mid Ulster Council; Patricia Perry, High Sheriff of County Antrim; Pauline Shields OBE, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of County Antrim; and Anthea Smith, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of The County Borough of Belfast.These events were not just about music; they were about community, culture, and the enduring spirit of Poland. I deeply value everyone’s contributions to making these events so special. A special thank you to Beata Dąbrowska, Director of the Polish Saturday School, and to Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Belfast, Mirosław Sycz, for their incredible support. It was a weekend filled with joy, remembrance, and the beautiful integration of Polish culture into the Belfast community. I would love to return to Belfast and continue sharing these meaningful moments with you all.
🇵🇱🌹On the occasion of the 106th anniversary🇵🇱🌹 of Poland’s regaining independence, we wish you all the best. Let’s celebrate our regained independence, share it with others, and ensure our future generations continue to celebrate it. May this Day bring joy to all and remind us of the strength and unity of our nation. 🇵🇱 Polish Independence Day 🇵🇱 11th of November 1918 🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹🇵🇱🌹#PolishIndependenceDay #PolskaSzkola #Belfast #KatyCarrMusic #LiveConcert #PolishHeritage #CelebrateTogether

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU To the Polish Saturday School in Belfast: THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU!!!🎶 ❤️This quote beautifully captures the essence of my performance and the spirit of the event! 😊🇵🇱✨
“Katy Carr on the occasion of Polish Independence Day has graced our Academy. It was extremely touching and patriotic. Katy said in an interview for the Polish Weekly: ‘Let’s celebrate our freedom, share it with others and ensure that future generations will continue to celebrate it.’ Let this day bring joy to all and remind us of the strength and unity of our nation. Thank you, Katy, for your beautiful performance and unforgettable time. An extensive article from this event in our school was posted by the Polish Weekly. Thanks also to: #PhotographyByPatryk #LucasLudziejewski for the photographic coverage of the ceremony.” 🎶 ❤️
🎶 ❤️ Link to a special video 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/PSSBelfast/videos/1937831693380870 🎶 ❤️
✨🇵🇱 Below with the beautiful Polish Saturday School community in Belfast! The best event ever! Thank you to everyone who made it so special. Your warmth, spirit, and love for our heritage truly shone through. Can’t wait for the next celebration! 🎶❤️ #PolishCommunity #Belfast #BestEventEver #PolishHeritage #CommunityLove
A BIG shoutout to the teachers of the Polish school, who are the best ambassadors of our Polish nation. Many of them are volunteers, tirelessly working for the Polish community. They looked after me, drove me around, and fed me. I was well taken care of, and Pani Beata Director made my trip to Belfast so very special. I look forward to visiting the Polish Saturday School again—we had the best time! 

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to the William Blake Congregation a fantastic event 28th Nov celebrating William Blake’s birthday (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) at the Blake Room, Tate Britain where I performed my unique compositions of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience alongside a great selection of Blake’s works and London Town’s finest poets, artists and musicians ❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Caroline Trettine for the photo below

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Tracey at the Royal Air Force News paper for this amazing article about my Blake concert in honour of William Blake’s birthday! 🎉 THANK YOU SO MUCH for your kindness and support 

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to the Blake Society and Stephen Prichard for hosting a great online event in honour of William Blake’s Birthday – watch the event here https://youtu.be/A31WDqkeUjI?si=eZDw6ii1f8cqG7xm&t=5503

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Gabriel Moreno for inviting me to perform Leonard Cohen at his Poetry Mondays at the Jamboree! I was thrilled to perform Leonard Cohen’s iconic songs, including “Hallelujah,” at Poetry Mondays. The event took place at Jamboree, 68 King’s Cross Road, London, WC1X 9QE. The music started at 20:30 onwards, and it was a magical evening!#LiveMusic #LeonardCohen #Hallelujah #PoetryMondays #Jamboree #KingsCross

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Richard at the Betsey Trotwood and Ramble My Rose our new folk super group for a great evening supporting Princes in the Tower thank you so much Holly, Olly, Jude and Will!!! can’t wait for some more events 🙂

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU and 🎉🎉 HUGE Congratulations to Roxanna Panufnik on your incredible Ivors Music Award! 🌟 Your amazing talent and dedication to music are truly inspiring, and this recognition is so well-deserved.
Your father, Andrzej Panufnik, who was also an incredible Polish composer, would be so proud of you !
🏆✨ What an amazing composer you are, writing music for the King’s Coronation and so many other commissions! Here’s to many more achievements and beautiful compositions to come! 🎶 Looking forward to future collaborations and creating even more wonderful music together!#IvorsAwards #RoxannaPanufnik #MusicAchievement #Congratulations #Celebration #KingsCoronation

✨✨WE REMEMBER ✨✨
 **REMEMBRANCE DAY : Lest We Forget** 11th Nov 2024On 11th Nov 2024 we come together to honour and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Remembrance Day is a solemn reminder of the courage, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought in wars and conflicts. Their legacy continues to inspire us to strive for peace and to appreciate the freedoms we often take for granted.“Lest We Forget” serves as a powerful reminder that we must never let the memory of their sacrifices fade. It is our duty to remember, to honour, and to ensure that future generations understand the cost of our freedom.Let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of this day and to pay our respects to all who have served. #RemembranceDay#LestWeForget#HonorAndMemory#RememberingHeroes#Gratitude#Peace

✨✨WE REMEMBER ✨✨
 23rd Nov 2024 🇺🇦**THE HOLODOMOR GENOCIDE ** 🇺🇦The Holodomor (“extermination/death by hunger” in Ukrainian) destroyed Ukraine and murdered 12 million Ukrainians through forced starvation nearly one-fifth of the country’s population was lost. The dreadful famine that engulfed Ukraine, the northern Caucasus, and the lower Volga River area in 1932-1933 was the result of Joseph Stalin’s policy of forced collectivization. The heaviest losses occurred in Ukraine, which was the most productive agricultural area of the Soviet Union. Stalin was determined to crush all vestiges of Ukrainian culture, identity and patriotism and stole ALL the food and even soil from the people of Ukraine.The famine was accompanied by a devastating purge of Ukrainian intelligentsia and the Ukrainian elite. The famine broke the peasants’ will to resist collectivisation and left Ukraine politically, socially, and psychologically traumatised. 
#lightacandle#ShineALight#StopGenocideinUkraine 🌻🇺🇦

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Katy Carr is an award winning British recording artist and has released 6 albums. An Ambassador of Polish History in Great Britain, her recent albums. Paszport (2012), ‘Polonia’ (2015) Providence (2020) are inspired by the Polish WWII experience. In 2016 Katy was awarded the Pro Patria medal for her humanitarian and musical work. 

★ Katy Carr’s music quotes ★– ‘Carr is a fine example of that much-maligned beast we call Authenticity …’ – ‘never less than immaculate’ Sunday Times Culture Magazine– ‘Concept album of the Year’ The Guardian– ‘Her idiosyncrasy as a musician was meant to follow – even the most avowed labels fight shy of butterflies’ – ‘She’s a true original, standing out like the shine generated by a Swan Vesta applied to a cigarette in the Blackout.’ ★Katy Carr’s Awards★2023 : Music Star of Polish Heritage, Wyspa TV All Stars Awards2016: Nominated Best Concept Album, Polonia, Independent Music Awards2016: Pro Patria Medal (Poland) 2014: Honorary membership, Polish 1st Armored Division 2014: Best Concept Album, Paszport, Independent Music Awards 2013: Nominated for Best Artist, Songlines Music Awards 2013: Polish Daily Award for Culture 2012: Nominated for the National Lottery Good Causes Award2011: Nominated for the London Music Award 

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