15/12/2024
Cosmopolitan Arts is thrilled to share an extraordinary immersive performance at the historic Cathedral. This event, unlike any other, will see music, dance, and visual art converge in a mesmerizing live experience that directly addresses the urgent and multifaceted challenges facing our world today. This is an unprecedented collaboration among a diverse group of exceptionally talented artists, who have come together to create something truly unique. This event is not just a showcase of individual talent; it is a collective creative process where each artist has contributed their very best, blending their skills in music, spoken word, animation,
mapped projection, and dance to create a dynamic and unique immersive experience.
This performance was on
Location: Leicester Cathedral
Date & Time: Sunday, 1st September. Doors open at 7:30pm, Performance is 8-9pm
Admission was Free, funded by the Arts Council
The performance centers on the powerful theme of love, exploring its capacity to connect us all and drive us to confront the critical issues of our time—global warming, war, poverty, and
social inequality. Through this deeply collaborative artistic endeavor, the artists aim to inspire action and raise awareness about the urgent need to heal our world, with love serving as the guiding force.
This one-time-only event featured an extraordinary lineup of talent, headlined by the legendary
Stan Samuel, affectionately known as “The Godfather of Leicester.” Samuel, along with Dave Anderson on drums, Andy Price on keys, Les LA King on bass, and Victor Carrott on percussion They’ve created an original musical foundation that is as powerful as it is innovative.
Vocalists Mr. Shay, Tayo Branford, and Sabrina Salmon will lend their dynamic voices to this unique performance, delivering a captivating mix of spoken word, soul, and melodic harmonies that amplified the evening’s themes. The visual spectacle will be elevated by the choreography of Natalie James, whose captivating dance and acrobatics—alongside the graceful movements of Paris Tott—will seamlessly intertwine with the music and spoken word.
The experience will be further enriched by the technical brilliance of Tom Dale, Will Drew, Craig Jones, and Andy Gurski, who will use state-of-the-art lighting, animation, mapped projection, and sound design to create an immersive environment that draws the audience into the heart of the performance from the moment they walk in. Their work transforms the Cathedral into a living canvas, where art, sound, and light merge into a single, unforgettable experience. Under the
visionary leadership of Producer and Artistic Director Amanda Leandro, this event is poised to captivate, inspire, and leave a lasting impression on all who attend. It serves as a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to safeguard the future of our planet and society, with love
as the central force driving us forward.
This is a performance that will resonate long after the final note has been played—a
once-in-a-lifetime experience that embodies the power of collaboration and the enduring strength
of love.
Credits
Producer and Artistic Director:
Amanda Leandro
Co-Composers:
Dave Anderson, Stan Samuel, Ryan West, Andy Price and Les LA King
Musicians:
Guitar: Stan Samuel
Drums: Dave Anderson
Keys: Andy Price
Bass: Les LA King
Percussion: Victor Carrott
Vocalists:
Mr. Shay
Tayo Branford
Sabrina Salmon
Dancers:
Natalie James
Paris Tott
Lighting Technicians:
Tom Dale
Will Drew
Sound Technician:
Andy Gurski
Animation and Mapped Projection:
Craig Jones
Operations:
Laura Fowler
Audio Post-Production:
Completed by Stan Samuel at Cosmopolitan Arts Studio
Film Production:
Keith Allott
Thank you Arts Council of England and Leicester Cathedral
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