Bradford, UK – Step into a world of timeless music and candlelit elegance as Xperience Live proudly presents WHITNEY: The Candlelight Concert – the ultimate tribute to the legendary Whitney Houston. This unmissable evening of soul-stirring music and captivating atmosphere will take place at the historic Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, 31st May 2025.Set against the stunning backdrop of hundreds of flickering candles, this unique concert experience brings Whitney Houston’s greatest hits to life in a setting unlike any other. Fans will be treated to a live performance of classics such as I Wanna Dance with Somebody, I Will Always Love You, One Moment in Time, How Will I Know, The Greatest Love of All, and many more.A Venue Steeped in History Meets the Voice of a GenerationBradford Cathedral, with its soaring arches, stunning stained glass, and centuries-old stone walls, provides the perfect setting for this once-in-a-lifetime event. The ethereal beauty of the cathedral, bathed in soft candlelight, enhances every vocal performance and invites the audience to lose themselves in the magic of the moment.The show promises not only a breathtaking tribute to one of the greatest vocalists of all time, but also a sensory celebration where music, light, and emotion intertwine to deliver a truly unforgettable evening.Tickets & AvailabilityTickets are on sale now at Skiddle.com. Due to the exclusive nature and intimate setting of the performance, tickets are limited and early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the show starting at 7:30 PM.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Whitney’s music for the first time, this is a tribute that will stay with you long after the final note. Gather your loved ones, dress to impress, and prepare to be uplifted by the music, the atmosphere, and the memory of a true icon.Event Details:Date: Saturday 31st May 2025Venue: Bradford CathedralDoors Open: 6:30 PMShow Starts: 7:30 PMTickets: Available at Skiddle.comWebsite: www.xperiencelive.co.ukMedia Inquiries: info@xperiencelive.co.uk
Free family activities are back again at Bradford Cathedral for the Half-term Holidays. There are two free sessions on Tuesday 27th May, between 10am and 11:30am and 1pm and 2:30pm. Maggie Myers, Bradford Cathedral’s Director of Education and Visitors, says:“We're looking forward to welcoming children and their carers to our free half-term activity sessions. “With World Environment Day coming up, our activities will be based around animals and nature, with lots of crafts, colouring and quizzes! “There will also be the opportunity to make a Father’s Day card. “Family-friendly guided tours of the Cathedral take place at 11:30am and 2:30pm, after the sessions, for those who would like to learn more about the Cathedral. “You are also welcome to visit the Cathedral with your family and do your own self-guided tour. Trails and quizzes are also available, as are refreshments. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.” Bradford Cathedral looks forward to welcoming you at the next Family Activities, but booking is essential in order to ensure a place. Children must be accompanied at all times by an adult. For more information – and to book your free place – please visit bradfordcathedral.org.uk/featured-events
On Monday 26th May, Bradford Cathedral will be opening its doors for a pair of Morris & Co. Stained Glass Window Tours, focussing on the Morris & Co. windows in the Cathedral. The famous Victorian artist and designer William Morris founded Morris & Co. and, along with renowned figures such as Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown, created many pieces of stunning stained glass, some early examples of which are on display in four locations in Bradford Cathedral. The stained glass also includes a figure, recently discovered to have been designed by William De Morgan. The tours, taking place on Monday 26th May 2025 (Bank Holiday Monday), will also include an appreciation of the magnificent West Window, a beautiful Pre-Raphaelite window designed by Heaton, Butler and Bayne. You can book your places now for the tours, which take place at either 11am (https://morris-tour-may2025-1.eventbrite.co.uk/) or 1pm (https://morris-tour-may2025-2.eventbrite.co.uk/). Tickets are £7 each, plus booking fee. Maggie Myers, Bradford Cathedral’s Director of Education and Visitors, says:“We are delighted to be able to offer these new tours exploring our Morris & Co. stained glass here at Bradford Cathedral. We are fortunate to have an extensive collection of the early work of Morris & Co. in 4 locations in the building, with designs by D G Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones, Ford Madox Brown, Philip Webb, Peter Paul Marshall, Albert Moore, William De Morgan and William Morris himself. “The tour also includes an appreciation of the magnificent West Window by Heaton, Butler and Bayne, which is a beautiful and colourful Pre-Raphaelite gem.” The tour is a wonderful way to learn more about Bradford Cathedral's stunning stained glass and the Victorian artists and architects who created the designs. The Morris & Co Stained Glass Window Tours take place on Monday 26th May 2025. Tickets for the tours can be booked at https://morris-tour-may2025-1.eventbrite.co.uk/ (11am) or https://morris-tour-may2025-2.eventbrite.co.uk/ (1pm).
Cumbrian cellist and poet Kenneth Wilson, 66, is known for his mad projects. But perhaps this one – Pilgrim Cello – is the maddest of all. Starting on Sunday 18th May 2025, Kenneth will cycle, with his cello, 2,000 miles around all 42 of the English Anglican cathedrals. It’s not just a bike ride, however. It’s a pilgrimage, in the ancient tradition of Christian journeying. And it’s also a concert tour. Kenneth will be giving a performance of a specially-written Meditation in 40 of the 42 cathedrals. He has already performed the Meditation on the Seven Last Words in cathedrals as far apart as Salisbury, Rochester, and Liverpool. The Meditation is a moving evocation of Jesus’s last hours on the cross, combining Kenneth’s short poems with the timeless solo cello music of Bach. “It’s more than a religious work, though,” Kenneth explains. “The Meditation offers music and poetry that has meaning well beyond that. Even if you’ve never been in a cathedral before, I hope the Meditation – as well as the journey – will speak to you!”Three years ago, Kenneth cycled, with his cello, from Hadrian’s Wall to Rome. On that journey he performed in tents, in halls, in the open on the highest paved road over the Alps, and at the Musei Capitolini in Rome. His book, Highway Cello, about that journey, was described by best-selling author Christi Daugherty as “an absolute charmer of a travel book.” The Dalai Lama called his earlier work, Orange Dust: Journeys After the Buddha, “inspirational” and “uplifting.”As well as music and poetry, there is another dimension to Pilgrim Cello. As Kenneth explains, “I will also be carrying with me seven iconic paintings by abstract artist Gillian Lever, which vividly illustrate the Seven Last Words. They underline the “pilgrimage” element of the 2,000-mile journey, and will be displayed at each cathedral performance.”Kenneth Wilson will be performing at Bradford Cathedral on Friday 23rd May 2025 at 3pm, as well as playing two short pieces at the launch of the Cathedrals Cycle Relay 2025 the following day, Saturday 24th May 2025 from 10:30am.Full details of all his performances can be found on his website, www.kennethwilsoncello.com/pilgrim-cello/As well as coming to see a performance, Kenneth hopes that some cyclists might be inspired to join him for a bit of a ride as he passes through the area. But if you do, he promises not to ask you to carry the cello!ENDS Kenneth Wilson will be performing his ‘Meditation on the Seven Last Words of Jesus’ on Friday 23rd May 2025 at 3pm. Entry is free, with a retiring collection, and you can express your interest at https://bradfordcathedral.churchsuite.com/events/n9k1jnfn. You can find out more about the wider tour at http://www.kennethwilsoncello.com/pilgrim-cello.
