The Festival of St. Cecilia has been the flagship event in Help Musicians’ calendar since 1946. It is a key moment for us to come together to celebrate what music brings to all of us, and to mark the contribution that musicians make to our lives.

This year’s service will see the combined choirs of Westminster Cathedral, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey unite to perform under the direction of Simon Johnson, the Cathedral’s Master of Music.

The service will also premiere a specially created anthem by composer, Joseph Phibbs; commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Foundation. Our speakers are actress Miriam-Teak Lee and Help Musicians Ambassador Tasmin Little CBE and there will be music from cellist Margarita Balanas, who the charity has supported.

Tickets for the service are free. 

Following the Service you are invited to join the Master for lunch at the Oxford & Cambridge Club.

Date: Wednesday 22nd November
Service: 11am – 12noon
Lunch: 12.30pm