Pop-up performances with TV legends James May & Oz Clarke have been announced in September as the celebrity duo front Armonico Consort’s 3-day Charity Bike Challenge (10-12 September).
The pair are teaming up with Armonico’s sensational singing cyclists on a musical adventure to raise funds for the charity’s vital community singing projects that bring music and joy to those who need it most.
James, Oz and the team will be giving three concert performances and they’ll also burst into song at charming cafes and buzzing pubs along the route.
Here’s where you can catch them:
Wed 10 Sep, 12.35-1.35pm
The Black Pug, Coton End, Warwick CV34 4NU
Wed 10 Sep, 3.15-3.45pm
Cobbs Farm Shop, Kings Lane, Snitterfield, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0QA
Wed 10 Sep, 4.15pm
JAMES MAY & OZ CLARKE’S CHARITY CONCERT
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG
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Thu 11 Sep, 9.45-10.15am
Touchdown Café, Airfield, Loxley Road, Wellesbourne CV35 9EU
Thu 11 Sep, 12.30-1pm
The Mason’s Arms, Long Marston CV37 8RG
Thu 11 Sep, 2.50-3.20pm
The Bell, Shipston Road, Alderminster CV37 8NY
Thu 11 Sep, 4.30pm
JAMES MAY & OZ CLARKE’S CHARITY CONCERT
Church of the Holy Cross, Moreton Morrell CV35 9AL
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Fri 12 Sep, 10-10.45am
Boston Tea Party, 1A Clarendon Ave, Leamington Spa CV32 5QU
Fri 12 Sep, 4.15-5pm
Custard Corner / The Station House @ Pom’s, 48 Station Road, Kenilworth CV8 1JD
Fri 12 Sep, 7pm
JAMES MAY & OZ CLARKE’S CHARITY CONCERT
Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
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Please note, timings are of pub/café stops are approximate
Believe it or not, James May started off as a musician and he’ll be performing LIVE, a rarity since his university days! Meanwhile, Oz Clarke was a chorister, and a professional singer before venturing into wine.
There’s also a chance to join James & Oz on (or off) the bikes, experience the musical visits, chat with the team and see first-hand the joy that singing brings. You could join James, Oz and the team for one, two or three days. A very limited number of places are available @ £250 per day, including a tee-shirt, lunch and drinks. Email Eva Williams ewilliams@armonico.org.uk for details.
Every penny raised supports Armonico Consort’s vital community outreach work, bringing music and joy to those who need it most – from choirs for children and young people, and music programmes for children with Special Educational Needs, to community singing groups for people living with dementia and their carers.
We’ll be updating social media frequently throughout the Challenge. Follow the progress of our cyclists on our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Many thanks to Roger Medwell MBE DL, President of Armonico Consort. Our thanks also to BluDog and BaByliss International for their support.
