Hay hay!

Lots to catch up on, and time for some news I think. Yesterday I had a fabulous day at the Hay Book Festival, presenting a packed out concert for Once Upon A Tune, with a gorgeous quartet, on the stunning “Starlight Stage”!

Emily (Harp), Emily (Flute), Matt (‘Cello) and Jenny (French Horn) – AKA – The Once Upon a Tune Quartet, had previously worked with me in Cheltenham, and it was so good to catch up with them at the Hay Festival. It was a lovely event, despite being erroneously marketed at 0-5 year olds. If the audience was a trifle young, they did exceptionally well, listening to music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Grieg and Rossini.

There are several more concerts lined up for this year, and BIG plans for next year too, which i can’t announce just yet, but as always, confirmed events will be added to my EVENTS listing HERE: https://www.jamesmayhew.co.uk/events. Next up is a return to Hatfield on June 19th for a concert with FULL orchestra – which promises to be a wonderful day! Do join me! Tickets here (two performances!): https://www.uharts.co.uk/whats-on/2022/dhpo-once-upon-a-tune

And for now – here’s a gallery of Hay!

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James Mayhew

James is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and has written or illustrated many other books, including Koshka’s Tales, Mouse & Mole (by Joyce Dunbar) and Gaspard the Fox (by Zeb Soanes). Alongside his work in publishing, James performs live on stage during concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and art.

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