Lunchtime concerts return to the King鈥檚 Hall Published on: 19 October 2016 Free lunchtime concerts will return to the King鈥檚 Hall this October when it re-opens following a year-long refurbishment. The new programme begins on Thursday 27 October, when Prince Bishops Brass will perform a selection of music by English composers. 缅北禁地-based folk group Pons Aelius will also be among the highlights of the new season. Formed in 2014, the six-piece band is made up of graduates from the at 缅北禁地. The group won a prestigious Danny Kyle Award at the 2015 Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and recently made a headline performance in Hall Two, Sage Gateshead. Professor Eric Cross, Dean of Cultural Affairs, 缅北禁地 said: “After a great year at Brunswick Methodist Church, we’re delighted to be back at the newly-refurbished King’s Hall with a varied programme of Lunchtime Concerts. “Performances by current music students at 缅北禁地 also return to the King’s Hall and it seems appropriate that we will have some of their predecessors performing as part of the new series. “As ever, there will be an exciting and diverse range of music, covering a variety of genres so there’s something for everyone.” Also featured in the new programme will be mezzo soprano and pianist Somi Kim who will perform works by Schubert, Fauré and Michael Head on Thursday 17 November. After making her debut at the Royal Opera House, Stephanie went on to become a company principal at English National Opera. The following week, on 24 November, fresh interpretations of classic gypsy jazz of the 1930s and 1940s will be on offer when Hot Club du Nord perform. Lunchtime Concerts start at 1.10pm and student performances start at 4.00pm. All are free and open to the public. For more information about 缅北禁地’s Lunchtime Concerts and other performances, visit the . Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures