These local events are the core of our fundraising activities. Visit our Fundraising page for a full breakdown.
Initially organising local concerts gave the opportunity for The Bar-Tones to perform in a familiar venue, which has considerably grown their confidence and developed their skills. We have also brought a collection of different musical performers to the village.
Our next concert is our Christmas concert on 13th December 2025 when The Bar-Tones community choir and other musicians will perform at the village hall Barton under Needwood at 7.30 pm.
See Live and Local section for detailed info on these concerts
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
2025 |
12th July Summer Concert – The Best of the West End Stage and Screen, The Bar-Tones performed songs from West End musicals and films, together with talented local young musicians and performers. 23rd March Serena Smith and Friends (see Live and Local section) 1st February The Mark Harrison Band (see Live and Local section) Live and Local Events (see Live and Local section) |
2024 |
7th December 10th Anniversary Christmas Concert for all ages – The Bar-Tones performed a variety of songs and carols and included items performed by local young musicians from TRJS and JTHS. Also a representative from OHMI. 23rd November SONRISA (see Live and Local section) 6th April The Best of George Egg (see Live and Local section) Live and Local events (see Live and Local section) |
2023 |
9th December Christmas concert for all ages. The Bar-Tones performed a variety of songs and carols and included items performed by local young musicians from TRJS and JTHS. Also a representative from OHMI. 25th November Kelly's Heroes (see Live and Local section) 1st April Kimber's Men (see Live and Local section) 25th February Hoagy (see Live and Local section) Live and Local events (see Live and Local section) |
2020 |
26th January Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman – Live and Local event – One of the most popular and respected acts on the British folk scene (see Live and Local section) |
2019 |
14th December Music and Song at Christmas – BMM Christmas Concert featuring performances by some of our Bursary winners, a student with an OHMI instrument and Christmas songs from The Bar-Tones offering many opportunities for audience participation. 1st November Tell Tale Tusk -Live and Local Event – An all-female contemporary folk quartet (see Live and Local section) 19th October Supper, Story, Song – a hot supper followed by traditional storytelling, music and songs 13th October Barton Lions Tea Party – a group of The Bar-Tones entertained local elderly residents 13th July Summer Concert - The Bar-Tones entertained with a wide repertoire, bursary winners also performed and of special interest a young musician from Birmingham played one of the recorders we provided to OHMI 13th April Dave Naylor and Friends - fantastic evening of folk, traditional and more recently composed numbers 16th February Sam Lewis - Live and Local event from our first international performer, a rising Nashville singer/songwriter (see Live and Local section) |
2018 |
15th December Christmas in the Cookhouse 1918-2018 - Village Hall festooned with knitted poppies focussed on Centenary of the Armistice 1918 with a flavour of Christmas. An evening of music, song and readings. Instrumental performances by three bursary winners 23rd November My Darling Clementine- Live and Local event by the King and Queen of UK Country 22nd September Substitute- Geoff Noble, Kelly McCusker and Chip Bonham – pop classics and brilliant vocals 14th July Summer Concert - a variety of singing and instrumental music to raise funds for OHMI and the Bursary Scheme for young musicians 10th March Live & Local Event presented by BMM - Kimber's Men , an a-capella sea-shanty group 25th February Lion's Tea Party - a smaller group of singers entertain local elderly residents |
2017 |
9th December Sounds Like Christmas! - A mixture of singing and instrumental performances including this year's Bursary winners 2nd December Carol singing - open to all to join us as we visit the local hospital wing and pubs around the village 15th July Summer Concert dedicated to the memory of Pam Pryce and to support a new Bursary Scheme in conjunction with the John Taylor High School 13th May The return of the very popular Evening of Folk Music with Dave Naylor & Friendswith a rustic supper and licensed bar |
2016 |
18th December Barton Lions' Club Christmas Tea - a smaller group of singers entertain local elderly residents 10th December Christmas Showtime 2016 - including singing, music, and featuring the Central Dance Academy 16th July Quiz night with supper to end another successful year 16th April Folk night with local singer Dave Naylor and friends with licensed bar and buffet |
2015 |
12th December Christmas Showtime 2015 a mixture of singing, instrumental music and readings 14th November Members of The Bar-Tones entertained members of the community at the Better Barton Live event 3rd October Jazz concert with The Minty Cucumber Jazz Band with a bar and supper 4th July First Anniversary Party to celebrate our first year with a cheque presentation to our then charity The Royal School for the Deaf Derby |
2014 |
16th December Members of The Bar-Tones entertained Barton Civic Society at their Christmas Party 13th December Christmas Miscellany- a variety of singing, instrumental music and readings 5th November An Evening of Folk Music with local singer Dave Naylor and friends with licensed bar and buffet 11th October Quiz night with supper |