Hastings International Piano offers festive fundraiser

Managing director Ian Roberts said: “It has been a difficult year for us all and this is an opportunity for us to raise some funds for our ongoing education programme. As we look towards 2021 and our next Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition in June, this event will be a time to come together and celebrate the joy of Christmas in a safe and secure environment.

“During this unprecedented time, we are only able to offer a very limited number of tickets because of social-distancing rules and at a higher price to cover costs and to raise funds for our education programme and future competition. We must also continue to support the careers of our wonderful artists and musicians, who have seen most of their performance opportunities cancelled in 2020.”

They are offering A Seasonal Celebration with Claire Martin and Ian Shaw

“These two award-winning jazz artists, both with internationally acclaimed careers, bring to their hugely popular duo show a shared love of classic American standards, show songs and beautifully arranged new takes on the pop and soul canon. Add a healthy sprig of seasonal charm, some often topical hilarious originals and some rousing Christmas sing-alongs and you have a flaming pudding of unforgettable musical joy. Add Peggy Lee, Sinatra, Nancy Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Bowie and, if you shout loud enough, The Pogues.”

Tickets are limited with a maximum of 60 guests and are available to purchase as a pair at a table for £200. There is a limited number of single tickets available for £100. Ticket price includes specially prepared boxed canapes, mulled wine, refreshments and visors.