Kate Westbrook
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DIANA AND ACTÆON
and other paintings on show at the
Brownston Gallery, Modbury, Devon
9th May to 20th June
see Diary for Details
more information and images: Diana and Actæon at Brownston Gallery
Kate and three other artists are featured in the "Aperture of Dreams" exhibition
also THE URBAN BEAT at Chelsea Arts Club (See Kate's Urban Beat page on her gallery website)
VALA
The latest issue of Vala, the journal of the Blake Society, is now published on line. A remarkably innovative magazine, beautifully produced and sumptuously illustrated, Vala brings together contributions from contemporary writers, academics, poets and visual artists in a radically new take on William Blake. Following the performance of Westbrook Blake at the Society’s base, St James’s Church, Piccadilly, Mike and Kate were invited to be Honorary Patrons. Paintings by Kate are reproduced in the magazine.
view VALA at: blakesociety.org/vala/
THE FARM
Kate is currently collaborating, as vocalist and lyricist, on a number of projects with composer/sculptor/musician/environmentalist Marcus Vergette. She took part in the recording and performance of Tintinnabulation. She has contributed lyrics to his latest album The Farm, released on his new label, Nightjar. The Farm explores themes and sounds of Nature, and of country life and work.
More information about The Farm on our notice board.
and other paintings on show at the
Brownston Gallery, Modbury, Devon
9th May to 20th June
see Diary for Details
more information and images: Diana and Actæon at Brownston Gallery
Kate and three other artists are featured in the "Aperture of Dreams" exhibition
also THE URBAN BEAT at Chelsea Arts Club (See Kate's Urban Beat page on her gallery website)
VALA
The latest issue of Vala, the journal of the Blake Society, is now published on line. A remarkably innovative magazine, beautifully produced and sumptuously illustrated, Vala brings together contributions from contemporary writers, academics, poets and visual artists in a radically new take on William Blake. Following the performance of Westbrook Blake at the Society’s base, St James’s Church, Piccadilly, Mike and Kate were invited to be Honorary Patrons. Paintings by Kate are reproduced in the magazine.
view VALA at: blakesociety.org/vala/
THE FARM
Kate is currently collaborating, as vocalist and lyricist, on a number of projects with composer/sculptor/musician/environmentalist Marcus Vergette. She took part in the recording and performance of Tintinnabulation. She has contributed lyrics to his latest album The Farm, released on his new label, Nightjar. The Farm explores themes and sounds of Nature, and of country life and work.
More information about The Farm on our notice board.
BLAKE BACK IN TOWN
WESTBROOK BLAKE
London date confirmed
NOW BOOKING
words by William Blake music by Mike Westbrook
featuring
Phil Minton Kate Westbrook voices
Karen Street accordion Billy Thompson violin
Chris Biscoe saxophones Steve Berry bass
Matthew Bourne & Mike Westbrook piano
choir directed by Paul Ayres
SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER 2025 at 7.30pm
BLACKHEATH HALLS
23 LEE ROAD
LONDON SE3 9RQ
info and booking
mail to: boxoffice@blackheathhalls.com
“Originally developed as Tyger, Adrian Mitchell’s musical about William Blake, and created in pre-Thatcher, pre-crash days, Westbrook Blake seemed acelebratory work of hope. Innocence even. Experience now recasts it as a warning and heartfelt cry of passion. Blake’s outcries against enslavement, child exploitation, spiritual and economic repression demand an audience more than ever before.” Andy Robson Jazzwise
“As Blake said, fire will find its form, and Westbrook Blake represents the perfect convergence of content and form. Vioiln, accordion and bass put you in mind of Kurt Weill or Stravinsky’s Soldiers Tale, and the playful fantasy of an imaginary folk group is a powerful one - a troupe of minstrels from Blake’s own time who have managed to sneak back through a time portal to the modern age.” Philip Clark Gramophone
supported by Airshaft Trust
admin@westbrookjazz.co.uk
peter@peterconwaymanagement.com
www.westbrookjazz.co.uk
WESTBROOK BLAKE
London date confirmed
NOW BOOKING
words by William Blake music by Mike Westbrook
featuring
Phil Minton Kate Westbrook voices
Karen Street accordion Billy Thompson violin
Chris Biscoe saxophones Steve Berry bass
Matthew Bourne & Mike Westbrook piano
choir directed by Paul Ayres
SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER 2025 at 7.30pm
BLACKHEATH HALLS
23 LEE ROAD
LONDON SE3 9RQ
info and booking
mail to: boxoffice@blackheathhalls.com
“Originally developed as Tyger, Adrian Mitchell’s musical about William Blake, and created in pre-Thatcher, pre-crash days, Westbrook Blake seemed acelebratory work of hope. Innocence even. Experience now recasts it as a warning and heartfelt cry of passion. Blake’s outcries against enslavement, child exploitation, spiritual and economic repression demand an audience more than ever before.” Andy Robson Jazzwise
“As Blake said, fire will find its form, and Westbrook Blake represents the perfect convergence of content and form. Vioiln, accordion and bass put you in mind of Kurt Weill or Stravinsky’s Soldiers Tale, and the playful fantasy of an imaginary folk group is a powerful one - a troupe of minstrels from Blake’s own time who have managed to sneak back through a time portal to the modern age.” Philip Clark Gramophone
supported by Airshaft Trust
admin@westbrookjazz.co.uk
peter@peterconwaymanagement.com
www.westbrookjazz.co.uk
BAND OF BANDS
ON THE
ENGLISH RIVIERA
Sunday 23rd November 2025
3.00pm. doors 2.15pm
Livermead Cliff Hotel
Seafront
Torbay Road
Torquay
TQ2 6RQ
presented by fougou jazz
supported by Airshaft Trust
ON THE
ENGLISH RIVIERA
Sunday 23rd November 2025
3.00pm. doors 2.15pm
Livermead Cliff Hotel
Seafront
Torbay Road
Torquay
TQ2 6RQ
presented by fougou jazz
supported by Airshaft Trust
BUY TICKETS
This is an afternoon concert with the music starting at 3.00pm. Why not treat yourself to Sunday lunch at the hotel (details here) or, if a bar meal is more to your liking then check out their menu here To book a meal call the hotel on 01803 299666
Kate Westbrook voice Chris Biscoe saxophones Mike Westbrook keyboard
Karen Street accordion Pete Whyman saxophones Matthew Bourne keyboard
Marcus Vergette bass Coach York drums
This is an afternoon concert with the music starting at 3.00pm. Why not treat yourself to Sunday lunch at the hotel (details here) or, if a bar meal is more to your liking then check out their menu here To book a meal call the hotel on 01803 299666
Kate Westbrook voice Chris Biscoe saxophones Mike Westbrook keyboard
Karen Street accordion Pete Whyman saxophones Matthew Bourne keyboard
Marcus Vergette bass Coach York drums
“Illusions - Band Of Bands
A band for all seasons from composers with a gift for conjuring up the gladness of hearts.
Here’s to Life!” Andy Robson in Jazzwise
A band for all seasons from composers with a gift for conjuring up the gladness of hearts.
Here’s to Life!” Andy Robson in Jazzwise
