The Trad Gathering

In recognition and support of the strong traditional Irish music community in Britain, the BBC Proms together with Return to Camden Town Festival jointly commissioned a new project called The Trad Gathering for young traditional musicians from different music schools across London, St Alban's, Luton, Cambridge, Milton Keynes and further afield in the UK.

The 60-strong ensemble performed a 15-minute piece consisting of traditional tunes arranged and led by members of The London Lasses and Pete Quinn at the BBC Proms Folk Day in July. The Proms team were so impressed by the group that they have asked them to perform in the Royal Albert Hall at the Schools Prom later this year.

The Trad Gathering concert will take place at the London Irish Centre, Camden, at 7.30pm on Thursday 29th October 2009 featuring the world premier of a newly composed suite by Charlie Lennon.