Exciting News! Katy Carr’s May 2025 Gigs – We remember Gabriella RIP  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 MAY 2025 Concert news   3rd May 2025 – Katy Carr’s performs @ THE DAILY ANTIDOTE OF SONG 5PM online Please come sing-along #WilliamBlake ‘s Spring from Songs of Innocence with me on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 5pm GMT – noon ET in the Daily Antidote of Song! 

 Join me in the room here: https://carpediemarts.org/daily-antidote-of-song or watch the broadcast live here or anytime at https://www.youtube.com/@DailyAntidoteofSong/streams or https://www.facebook.com/DailyAntidote/liveI will be thinking of Poland’s 3rd May Constitution Day which is a Polish national and public holiday. It celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of 3 May 1791 — Poland lead the way as it was the nation to celebrate the first modern constitution in Europe.

4th May 2025 – Katy Carr’s performs @ Polish Heritage Days, Bedford – live solo setKaty Carr to Perform at Polish Heritage Days in Bedford on 4th May 2025 11:30amBedford is set to come alive with the sounds of history and celebration as musician, poet, and cultural advocate Katy Carr takes the stage at Polish Heritage Days on Saturday, 4th May 2025.The event, held at Harpur Street and Square, Bedford MK40 1LE, promises a vibrant showcase of British-Polish friendship through music, storytelling, and community spirit.

Organized by The Polish British Integration Centre and supported by the Brady family (Malgosia and Zofia), Lucyna Ratajczyk, and a dedicated team, Polish Heritage Days in Bedford has built a reputation for its joyful atmosphere and strong sense of unity. Attendees can expect live performances from exceptional bands, cultural presentations, and an open invitation for all to join in celebrating Polish contributions to the UK.Adding to the excitement, renowned RIBA Chartered Architect Alexander Smaga will deliver a special presentation on his Polish Air Force Memorial in Normandy, alongside his new crowdfunding initiative for D-DAY80—a timely project marking 80 years since the historic Allied landings.

 “Victory Fly Past” Polish Air Force Memorial in Normandy was unveiled in an official ceremony which took place on the 9 th of June 2019 to commemorate the role of the Polish airmen who fought in the Battle of Normandy in 1944. The memorial was designed by architect Alexander Smaga. With music, history, and community spirit coming together, Polish Heritage Days in Bedford 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for both Polish and British attendees alike. Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities, enjoy the performances, and engage in this powerful commemoration of shared heritage.

POLAND CONCERT – 8th May 2025 – Katy Carr’s performs @ The New Market, Błonie 5-870, Warsaw/ Warszawa

I am honoured to be performing in Błonie, near Warsaw, on 8th May at 11am, as part of a special concert and ceremony paying tribute to the Polish soldiers of the Polish II Corps. This event will mark the unveiling of a memorial statue dedicated to Wojtek the Soldier Bear, who fought alongside Polish troops during the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, carrying crates of ammunition as ‘Corporal Wojtek.

’I will be remembering my dearest Polish II Corps friends, Prof. Wojciech Narebski RIP (22nd Artillery Supply Company, Polish II Corps) and Danuta Gradosielska RIP (316 Women’s Company, Polish II Corps). Their stories, resilience, and unwavering spirit remain close to my heart, and I am honoured to carry their legacy forward. Here we are singing at the Polish Cemetery at Monte Cassino 2014 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino 1944.

The ceremony and concert will take place on 8th May at 11am in Błonie, near Warsaw, at Nowy Rynek, next to the Town Hall.Last year, during the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy, I had the privilege of meeting Zenon Reszka, the Mayor of Błonie. The town of Błonie is twinned with Coreno Ausonio, a place deeply connected to the history of Monte Cassino.This event is a wonderful way to honour our shared history, and I look forward to commemorating the legacy of Wojtek and the Polish soldiers through music. I hope to see you in Błonie!#WojtekTheBear #MonteCassino #Polish2ndCorps #PolishHistory #CommemorativeConcert #Błonie #PatrioticMusic #Remembrance #PolandHistoryPL 

Z ogromnym zaszczytem wystąpię w Błoniu pod Warszawą 8 maja o godzinie 11:00, podczas wyjątkowego koncertu i uroczystości upamiętniającej żołnierzy 2. Korpusu Polskiego. W ramach wydarzenia zostanie odsłonięty pomnik Wojtka – Niedźwiedzia-żołnierza, który walczył u boku polskich żołnierzy podczas bitwy o Monte Cassino w 1944 roku, nosząc skrzynki z amunicją jako „Kapral Wojtek”.Uroczystość i koncert odbędą się 8 maja o godzinie 11:00 w Błoniu koło Warszawy, na Nowym Rynku, obok Urzędu Miejskiego.W zeszłym roku, podczas 80. rocznicy bitwy o Monte Cassino we Włoszech, miałam zaszczyt spotkać się z Zenonem Reszką,burmistrzem Błonia. Miasto Błonie jest bliźniaczo związane z Coreno Ausonio, miejscem głęboko powiązanym z historią Monte Cassino. To wydarzenie będzie pięknym sposobem na upamiętnienie naszej wspólnej historii, a ja z radością uczczę dziedzictwo Wojtka i polskich żołnierzy poprzez muzykę. Do zobaczenia w Błoniu! #WojtekTheBear #MonteCassino #Polish2ndCorps #PolskaHistoria #KoncertPamięci #Błonie #MuzykaPatriotyczna #Pamięć #HistoriaPolski  Thank-YousThis month I would like to say ……  A BIG THANK YOU to Rafael Peñas Cruz and Kevin Harrison I want to express my deepest gratitude to Rafael and Kevin for hosting my concert at the Rainham Poetry Festival on 12 April 2025. It was an absolute privilege to perform Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake in such a beautifully curated space, surrounded by passionate lovers of poetry and music.Your dedication to fostering artistic expression and providing a stage for creativity made this event truly special. Rainham came alive with poetry, song, and the spirit of artistic connection, and I felt honoured to be a part of it.Looking forward to working with you on a new performance—let’s bring poetry and music together once more! 

 A BIG THANK YOU to Simon Armitage The Poet LaureateIt was wonderful to support the Poet Laureate @simonarmitage_official @rainhampoetry festival #stmargaretsrainham thank you @goatstarbooks @natoguns for a fantastic event I loved performing #williamblake #songsofinnocence #songsofexperience #liveconcert

 A BIG THANK YOU to The Blake Society – for their wonderful write up about my William Blake project ‘Her performances from Songs of Innocence are exquisite.’”If you didn’t catch Katy Carr at the Rainham Festival, do follow her here on Facebook (or over on Instagram where you’ll find her @katycarrmusic) for future performances. Her performances from Songs of Innocence are exquisite.”

WE REMEMBER For Gabriella—The Heart of London’s Art Scene  London’s underground art world has lost one of its brightest lights. Gabriella, an enigma, an anchor, a force of nature, passed away peacefully in her home—a space infused with the memories of countless artists she encouraged, supported, and uplifted. 

Gabriella – With all the love that there is… by Firak Di Bello She was more than a friend—she was family. From my earliest days as a songwriter , stepping nervously onto London’s stages, to the most recent nights of laughter and poetry , she was always there. Every show, every gig, every moment of doubt—I never had to look far to find her in the crowd, her infectious laughter breaking through the nerves, her unwavering belief in me pushing me forward when the road felt impossible. 

 Gabriella made the art scene. She held the artists. She reminded us why we create. In a city that can feel cold and indifferent to those chasing dreams , she was warmth and welcome—a lighthouse for anyone who ever felt alone in the vast uncertainty of making art.  She was at every one of my concerts, from the very beginning—an unwavering presence from my early days as a songwriter to my most recent stand-up comedy gigs and William Blake performances. She had an encyclopedic knowledge of my performance life in London, remembering every show, every song, every creative shift. She even helped organise John Hegley to sing on my Dick Turpin song for my album Passion Play, a testament to the way she effortlessly connected and uplifted artists. Gabriella wasn’t just in the audience—she was woven into the fabric of my journey. When I was estranged from my own family, Gabriella became my family. She lifted me up when financial struggles threatened to drown my music . She made sure I kept going, kept creating, kept believing. And there is a piece of Gabriella in every note of my music , in every word spoken on stage, in the recordings of her voice, where Italy’s sun  still shines. Tottenham was her home—a home built on a thousand artists’ memories. The dimly lit corners of underground venues, the late-night art salons, the spaces where we shared poetry and songs—they will ache with her absence. But Gabriella is not gone. Not while her laughter still rings in our memories , not while her spirit still pushes us forward , not while we continue to create, knowing that she would have been there, cheering us on. Alongside these words, I include cherished pictures of Gabriella—one from the mid-1990s, sitting in Regent’s Park in Marylebone, where we would talk for hours about my musical inspirations and my next concerts. In that moment, she was a pillar of encouragement as I was just starting out, shaping the dreams I chased into reality.  And most recently, a photo of us in Soho, just a month ago, when I performed William Blake—her laughter, her unwavering support, still present in every frame, a quiet but powerful testament to the years we shared. She wrapped herself in the coat I gifted her long ago, worn soft with time, a second skin of familiarity and love. And on her head, the hat I chose for her one Christmas, carried through seasons, through memories, through countless nights spent among artists and dreams… 

 I am heartbroken to lose her—my biggest musical fan, the one who knew my performances inside and out, the one who held my artistic dreams with both hands and never let them slip away. Her absence leaves a silence where her voice once was, but I will carry her with me always. And I will always remember her—not just as my fiercest supporter, but in all the unforgettable, wonderful moments that made her who she was. One of my best memories? The time she walked onto the stage mid-gig at the Komedia in Brighton, Tesco bags in hand, and sat on the stage sofa because she wanted to be closer to the music. Best gig ever. Rest peacefully, Gabriella. You will always be with me. Thank you for everything.  I’ll never stop playing for you.  #RememberingGabriella #LondonArtScene #AlwaysWithMe #MusicAndMemory #EndlessSupport #FamilyInArt #WilliamBlake #SohoNights #UnwaveringFriendship  

William Blake’s Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves, Object 40, c. 1800-03, Fogg Art Museum, 40.4 x 33.4 cmWishing you all a very Happy Easter. Życzę wszystkim radosnych Świąt Wielkanocnych.William Blake’s art and poetry have an extraordinary power to touch the soul. His masterpiece, Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves, invites us to reflect deeply on Christ’s sacrifice, the depth of His love, and the promise of redemption. Blake’s spiritual vision reminds us of the eternal hope found in Christ, even amidst suffering and despair.To sing Blake’s words is to step into his remarkable world—a place where poetry and music meet to explore the infinite. His verses breathe life into profound truths, weaving emotions and spirituality into melodies that uplift, challenge, and inspire. Through his work, I feel connected to a higher purpose, sharing his light and artistry with the world.This Easter, let us recommit to the teachings of Christ, embracing His love and mercy whilst cherishing the transformative beauty of art and faith. May Blake’s words and images continue to guide our hearts towards grace and redemption.#WilliamBlake #EasterMessage #FaithInArt #ChristCrucified #RedemptionThroughArt #SpiritualityInSongSztuka i poezja Williama Blake’a mają niezwykłą moc poruszania duszy. Jego arcydzieło, Chrystus ukrzyżowany między dwoma łotrami, zachęca nas do głębokiej refleksji nad ofiarą Chrystusa, głębią Jego miłości i obietnicą odkupienia. Duchowa wizja Blake’a przypomina nam o wiecznej nadziei odnalezionej w Chrystusie, nawet w obliczu cierpienia i rozpaczy.Śpiewanie słów Blake’a to wejście w jego niezwykły świat—miejsce, gdzie poezja i muzyka spotykają się, by badać nieskończoność. Jego wersy tchną życie w głębokie prawdy, splatają emocje i duchowość w melodie, które podnoszą na duchu, wyzywają i inspirują. Przez jego twórczość czuję się połączony z wyższym celem, dzieląc jego światło i kunszt artystyczny z innymi.Tej Wielkanocy ponownie zobowiążmy się do nauk Chrystusa, obejmując Jego miłość i miłosierdzie, jednocześnie pielęgnując transformującą piękno sztuki i wiary. Niech słowa i obrazy Blake’a nadal prowadzą nasze serca ku łasce i odkupieniu.Życzę wszystkim radosnych Świąt Wielkanocnych.William Blake Congregation The Blake Society Roxanna Panufnik London Mozart Players#WilliamBlake #Wielkanoc #WiaraWArt #ChrystusUkrzyżowany #OdkupieniePrzezSztukę #DuchowośćWMuzyce STAY SAFE AND STRONG Thank you for your continuing support of my music KATY CARR’s previous newsletters 🙂 https://katycarr.com/category/newsletters/Keep in touch ! Lots of love to you and your family i pozdrawam serdecznie✸✸✸✸✸ Katy Carr and the Aviators ✸✸✸✸✸★CHECK OUT MY LINKTREE – https://linktr.ee/katycarr ★ ★VISIT MY SHOP★ www.katycarr.com/shopPlease support my work by purchasing any of my CDs directly from me –  I will write a bespoke, handwritten dedication to you 🙂

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.