Join us on August 30th at 18:00 at the magnificent Bradford Cathedral for one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes.

The programme of the evening includes the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle “The Four Seasons” in the author’s interpretation of the cult contemporary composer Max Richter performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble in an intimate & relaxing atmosphere.

Max Richter is the composer of music for dozens of feature films and documentaries and was voted the best film composer in 2008, according to the European Film Academy.

He changed the music of Antonio Vivaldi in the spirit of minimalism and postmodernism. Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons is one of Richter’s most famous works. After its release in 2012, the recording topped the iTunes Classical Music charts in over 20 countries.

Max Richter has recorded 12 solo albums and performed at the London Barbican, the Paris Philharmonic, the Sydney Opera and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, and among his projects are the Sum Opera and the Infra ballet (choreographed by Wayne MacGregor) at Covent Garden. Richter’s music is heard in many performances around the world, as well as in the films “Shutter Island” by Martin Scorsese, “Last Love on Earth” by David Mackenzie, “Waltz with Bashir”, for the soundtrack to which he received the award “Best Composer” from the European Film Academy.

PROGRAMME

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons & Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Spring I, Spring II, Spring III

Summer I, Summer II, Summer III

Autumn I, Autumn II, Autumn III

Winter I, Winter II, Winter III

‘Jesus- Guru, Avatar, God?’ is an exhibition of two works from the Methodist Modern Art Collection; The Crucifixion by Francis N Souza, and Dalit Madonna by Jyoti Sahi (pictured). The pieces are selected to reflect on the person of Jesus as depicted from other faith perspectives.

The two paintings by Sahi and Souza respectively displayed at Bradford Cathedral illustrate the city of Bradford’s long association with South Asian arts and heritage, and the variety of styles and subject matter found within the Methodist Modern Art Collection. It is a privilege to display Souza’s The Crucifixion, the first acquisition to the MMAC in 1962.

– There will be an opening event on Saturday 6th September at 3.30pm.
– Join us for a lecture entitled ‘Seeing the Spiritual: The Story of the Methodist Modern Art Collection’ on the Wednesday 10th September at 7.30pm.
– Dr Alice Correia will present an In Conversation event discussing the life and work of Francis N Souza on Friday 3rd October at 6pm.

Everything is Connected
These paintings are on display as part of ‘Everything is Connected’, a trail of exhibitions and hidden reproductions covering the city of Bradford and the surrounding area.

As part of Bradford’s City of Culture 2025 celebrations, five venues in the Methodist Church’s Yorkshire West District are exhibiting artworks held in the Methodist Modern Art Collection (MMAC), enabling conversations around faith, hidden or overlooked histories, and diverse and marginalised heritage. There is also a series of
reproductions of works in the Collection that can be seen at bars and cafés along North Parade in Bradford City Centre.

While each venue has its own theme, they are all linked via the Everything is Connected Art Trail. https://ywmethodist.org.uk/bradford2025/

Join us for a special 'In Conversation' talk, as part of our 'Global Connections' series of events.

Professor Ann Sumner discusses the life and work of the Goan-born artist, Francis Newton Souza, with Dr Alice Correia, an independent curator, scholar and art historian whose research examines F N Souza's interest in Christian imagery particularly looking at his Crucifixion pictures.

Dr Correia was part of the Transforming Collections: Reimagining Art, Nation and Heritage project at the Decolonising Arts Institute, University of the Arts, London. The three-year project sought to surface structural inequalities, biases and absences in public collections of modern and contemporary art across the UK. Correia's work focused on when and how institutions acquired, displayed and interpreted works by artists of South Asian heritage.

Join us for a lecture entitled 'Seeing the Spiritual: The Story of the Methodist Modern Art Collection', as part of our 'Global Connections' series of events.

You are invited to meet at 7pm for light refreshments, with the lecture beginning at 7:30pm for around an hour, with a Q&A session following.

About the lecture
The Methodist Modern Art Collection is the Methodist Church's response to the flourishing of religious art in post-war Britain. In the early 1960s it was the inspired initiative of a Methodist layman, Dr John Morel Gibbs (1912 – 1996) from South Wales who began collecting with his friend the Revd Douglas Wollen (1909 – 1998) and quickly assembled a group of outstanding paintings illustrating aspects of the gospel narrative from Nativity to Pentecost, with strengths in British 20th Century art. Although influenced by the artworks commissioned for Llandaff and Coventry Cathedrals, their unique Methodist approach was to create a touring collection that would be seen across the country in art galleries, churches and cathedrals. Their inspired collecting is illustrated by their first acquisition in 1962 - an example South Asian art by F N Souza – his powerful Crucifixion which is on loan to Bradford Cathedral for Bradford 2025.

In this Friends of the MMAC lecture, the Chair of the Methodist Modern Art Collection, art historian Professor Ann Sumner tells the unique story of the Collection which included well-known British 20th Century artists such as Edward Burra, Elizabeth Frink, Peter Howson and has expanded to now include works by Patrick Heron and Maggi Hambling, as well as world art by Jyoti Sahi, John Muafangejo, and Sadao Watanabe.

Join us for a heartfelt evening honoring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting.

This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one of R&B's most beloved legends — known for his rich tones, emotional depth, and unforgettable love songs. From the upbeat joy of "Never Too Much" to the soul-stirring beauty of "Dance with My Father", every moment will be filled with nostalgia, passion, and musical excellence.

Experience the magic of Vandross classics like:
🎶 "Here and Now"
🎶 "So Amazing"
🎶 "A House Is Not a Home"
🎶 "If Only for One Night"
🎶 "Stop to Love"
🎶 "The Power of Love / Love Power"
…and many more.

Set beneath the warm flicker of candlelight, this evening promises an unforgettable tribute to a true icon, delivered by an exceptional ensemble of talent who will honor his legacy with every note.

Come feel the love, the soul, and the music — Luther-style.

This year we are focussing on female stained glass and textile designers whose work appears in Bradford Cathedral.

We will be running pop-up information points during the day, looking at the Louisa Pesel altar frontal; the Morris & Co. altar frontal, Polly Meynell's altar frontals, the wall hangings in St. Aidan's Chapel created by Patricia Porter, and the stained glass windows in the music wing by Moira Forsyth. There will be a self-guided tour available, as well as a general tour and a specialist tour relating to the female designers, each taking place at 12:15pm and 2:15pm.

Alongside these there will be children's activities, refreshments at the Pop-Up Café and a talk at 1pm by Helen Elletson from the William Morris Society about May Morris.

Talk: ‘A Remarkable Woman’: The Extraordinary Life and Career of May Morris (Helen Mary Elletson)
Overshadowed for many years by her more famous father, May Morris is now beginning to gain the recognition she deserves as being an incredibly talented craftswoman in her own right. Teacher, lecturer, editor, jeweller and designer, May was accomplished in a wide range of crafts, but it is her work as an embroiderer that is considered to be her greatest achievement. May’s knowledge of needlework, her talent for designing and her brilliance with the needle led to raising the status of embroidery to fine art. This talk will cover May’s life and work, with a focus on her beautiful designs and completed embroideries, demonstrating why May should be regarded as one of the most significant artists of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Michael Scott has been creating a scale model of Bradford Cathedral over the last year, alongside documenting the creation, and he will be displaying it in the Cathedral on this day, giving you the chance to see it and ask questions about the creative process.

R&B CLASSICS IN THE CATHEDRAL

Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra, surrounded by soaring arches and the glowing lights of the majestic Bradford Cathedral 💒✨

This is not your average gig—it’s an immersive, classical-meets-contemporary celebration of the best in 90s & 00s R&B. From slow jams to dancefloor anthems, expect to hear the soulful sounds of Alicia Keys, Usher, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, TLC, Ne-Yo, Destiny’s Child and more—performed by an ensemble of talented musicans and vocalists like you’ve never heard them before.

Come experience R&B like never before.. in one of the most magical settings in Bradford!

This event is only limited capacity and will sell out in advance.

Classical pianist, Mauro Bertolino, comes to Bradford Cathedral all the way from Turin. Be enthralled as Mauro takes us on musical journey.

Mauro, born in Turin, obtained his diploma in piano at the G Verdi Conservatory and then went on to further study in Madrid, Saint Petersburg and London with Francois Joel Thollier, Michael Pletnev and Jacques Loussier. He regularly collaborates with the RAI National Symphony Orchestra and participates in many tours in Europe, America and Asia, where he plays under the direction of important conductors like Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti and Laurin Maazel.

He has written soundtracks for TV and performed in Italy's major theatres and across the globe. He is currently working on a new album including re-imaginings of the great classics. His main shows are "Forbidden Colours", a musical voyage that explores worlds that live beyond space and time and "Piano Fantasy", another showcase of Mauro's skill and virtuosity. It is from these two shows that Mauro will delight the audience at the Cathedral.

The bar will be open and you can delight in simply giving yourself up to Mauro's undeniable skill. He's a gentle giant and will guide us through his own impressive renditions of the very best of the piano classics and more. Tissues will be provided . . .

Experience the enchanting voice of The Voice Finalist Nadia Eide at Bradford Cathedral in a magical concert filled with festive music.

Nadia catapulted to fame when she appeared on ITV as the only classical singer on The Voice UK 2021. Her four- and-a-half octave range blew the coaches away securing her spot as a finalist of Team will.i.am. Critically acclaimed on stage as an opera and musical theatre star, she is now breaking the mould of the classical crossover genre, receiving standing ovations for her concert shows.

This November and December she is touring her hugely successful Christmas concert tour Winter Light, which is taking place in beautiful churches and cathedrals around the UK.

Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages. Singing festive favourites and classic songs, this show is sure to bring the Christmas joy! Features a special guest choir. All ages welcome.

The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

On 4th December our tour makes a special stop at Bradford Cathedral, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.
Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour

Celebrate this special time of year with us in Bradford and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨

The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

On 4th December our tour makes a special stop at Bradford Cathedral, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.
Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour

Celebrate this special time of year with us in Bradford and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK.

Step into G4's world of vocal enchantment, as they take you on a breathtaking musical journey with beautifully-blended voices, within an idyllic sacred setting.

Ignite your Christmas spirit with a sprinkling of G4’s yuletide magic. Nourish your soul with their extraordinary and unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites and modern festive hits including Silent Night, O Holy Night, All I Want for Christmas, Walking in the Air, When a Child is Born and The 12 Days of Christmas.

With mesmerising harmonies and impeccable showmanship it’s no wonder this hotly-anticipated tour sells out year after year, where the guys leave you with chills of delight and a heart full of Christmas cheer.

After the show you’ll dash, dance and prance your holly jolly way all the way home, having no doubt experienced something more precious than gold, frankincense and myrrh!

VIP 'Meet and Greet' tickets are available.
#G4Christmas

To book tickets please go to https://events.ticketbooth.eu/event/g4-christmas-bradford-cathedral-2025
For wheelchair/carer and group bookings - https://www.g4official.com/ticketenquiries

The Bradford Concert Band will perform a live accompaniment to the classic short film The Snowman, followed by a second act of other popular songs.

Doors: 4:30pm
5pm: The Snowman
5:30pm: Interval
5:50pm: Act Two
c. 6:30pm: End

A bar will be available selling a range of alcohol and soft drinks, and snacks.

Experience the Magic of ‘The Snowman’ film with Live Music performed by Bradford Concert Band!

Get ready for an enchanting start to your Christmas celebrations with Bradford Concert Band as they perform the music of ‘The Snowman’ to a live screening of the original film.

This family-friendly event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and storytelling. Under the direction of conductor Matt McKirgan, and featuring a young chorister from Bradford Cathedral performing “Walking in the Air”, The Snowman with live concert band offers a unique opportunity to relive the wonder of this cinematic gem. The second half will be filled with a selection of festive Christmas carols and classic Christmas music, including plenty of opportunities for audience participation!

Whether you’re looking for a special family outing, a nostalgic trip down memory lane, or simply a charming way to embrace the Christmas spirit, this event is perfect for all ages. It’s an ideal festive outing for families, friends, and even schools, designed to charm the entire audience and create cherished memories.

Bradford Concert Band

Bradford Concert Band is a traditional wind band based in Baildon, combining woodwind, brass and percussion.Founded in 1975, the band is proud to represent Bradford and be part of the wider Bradford Community.A regular series of concerts are played throughout the year ranging from summer afternoon bandstand music in the region’s parks and museums, to carnivals and more formal evening concerts.

In October 2023 the band were delighted to welcome Matthew McKirgan as Musical Director and are excited to see where the next few years will take us.

2025 is the band’s 50th anniversary and coincides with Bradford being the UK City of Culture. Whilst we’ve already had our 50th Anniversary concert we love you to join us at our future concerts:-Sat 28th March 2026 Joint Concert Huddersfield Wind Band, Salendine Nook Baptist Church.

If you play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument at Grade 5 or above and are looking to join a friendly and enthusiastic band, then look no further. Come along to a rehearsal as a visitor or potential member and be assured of a warm welcome.

The band rehearses on Thursday evenings 7:30pm to 9:330pm and Sunday mornings 10am to 12noon in our band room at Baildon Hall, Hallfield Drive, Baildon, BD17 6NH.

You can find more about the band, including how to hire us for events, on the website b-c-b.org.uk, by email [email protected] or by phoning 07590 776743.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances this event originally scheduled for Saturday 16th August has had to be rescheduled to Saturday, 21st March 2026.

Everything Under The Sun bring their live celebration of the music of Pink Floyd to Bradford Cathedral

Everything Under The Sun continue their acclaimed celebration of the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, performing the album in full, alongside The Dark Side of the Moon plus others in a 2 hour show that features bespoke video content accompanying the seven-piece band (featuring the cathedral organ).

Everything Under The Sun isn't a tribute band but combines the grandeur of historic pipe organs with the raw energy of a rock band, creating a one-of-a-kind live experience in amazing architectural spaces.

After selling out shows at Coventry Cathedral, Hull Minster, St Mary's (Warwick), Christ Church (Swindon) and Temperance (Leamington Spa), Everything Under The Sun are excited to bring the show to the ethereal surroundings of Bradford Cathedral and its wonderful organ.