Rhys’ Fundraising Concert at St. Mary’s Church
Saturday 26th July
Join us for a very special evening as Rhys, NightChurch’s talented pianist, hosts a fundraising concert at St Mary’s. This event marks the one year anniversary of his very first performance, a milestone that has seen his musical career soar! We are thrilled to witness Rhys’s journey and watch his incredible talent flourish. This concert also celebrates the launch of his brand new EP, Hi and Bye. Rhys will be joined by guests Lotte Brown and GurdyBird, promising an evening of theatrical flair and outstanding music. Come and show your support, this is set to be a truly spectacular performance you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 6.30pm. – NightChurch Team
We’re delighted to share a piece written by Rhys for us below…
Rhys’s Journey…
It has been the craziest 12 months of my life. When I performed for the first time at St Mary’s as the NightChurch pianist on 20th July 2024, I thought that would be my first and last concert. I had my 5 minutes of fame and life would go back to a sense of normality for someone in my situation. However, after the concert I was contacted from over a dozen churches in Cornwall and the NightChurch piano tour started. I began to play bigger venues, Hall for Cornwall after 2 months and Truro Cathedral a month later. To date I have raised over £23,000 for homeless and mental health charities including NightChurch. The tour became national news, with Sky news and The Times featuring it. I then secured a record deal. The most profound moment was when I was about to go on stage at the cathedral. Roger Taylor from Queen sent a message via the Dean that he loved my rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. It nearly threw me off my game, but luckily, I was well-rehearsed.
A year later I am about to launch my album ‘Hi and Bye’ in the place where it all started. Everyone is invited to the launch at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 26th July 2025. It plans to be a very different experience from the previous concerts.
Expect to be taken on my journey…. – Rhys
