A Music of Remembrance: In Honour of Courage and Loss

Come and join us on Sunday 16th Novemeber at 2pm, at Leicester’s historic Guildhall Museum, one of Britain’s oldest venues for an unforgettable afternoon of poignant melodies and heartfelt tributes.

“A Music of Remembrance: In Honour of Courage and Loss” is a moving concert dedicated to the power of memory, courage, and freedom. Through song and stories, we will pay tribute to those fought for us and honour all those who have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of loss.

Together, we will mark:

🕯️ Remembrance Day (11th November) – honouring those who gave their lives in wars and conflicts

🇵🇱 Polish Independence Day (11th November) – celebrating Poland’s return to sovereignty

🕊️ 85th Anniversary of the Deportation of Poles to Siberia (1940) – remembering the victims of Soviet aggression and forced exile during WWII

The concert will feature a live performance by Katy Carr

A musician, aviator, and multi-instrumentalist, Katy has released six albums, including her acclaimed WWII-inspired trilogy Paszport (2012), Polonia (2015), and Providence (2020). Her music deeply rooted in history, folk, and human connection has been celebrated on BBC Radio, Polish Radio, and around the world.

Katy has performed internationally at venues such as Glastonbury, The Royal Opera House, Warsaw Uprising Museum, and Chopin Theatre (Chicago). She is the recipient of Poland’s Pro Patria Medal for humanitarian and cultural work, and has been honoured as an Ambassador of Polish History in the UK.

Join us for this very special event of remembrance and reflection, a tribute to courage, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

This special afternoon is held in partnership with:

Katy Carr (https://katycarr.com/), Aktywny Dialog ( https://aktywnydialog.pl/), Polish Centre „Wilno” Manchester, The Ribbon of Memory Foundation – Fundacja Wstęga Pamięci (https://wstegapamieci.org/), and Project Polska (https://www.facebook.com/projectpolskaleics/)

Information about the venue and how ot get there can be found on: https://www.leicestermuseums.org/leicester-guildhall/find-us/

There is no parking at the Guildhall, however there are several car parks within a 5 - 10 minute walk. Visit website for more details: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/parking-in-leicester/where-to-park/