Covid commemoration concert held in Colchester
A concert's being held at the Mercury Theatre
Last updated 28th Mar 2022
A special commemoration concert is being held in Colchester this evening (26 March) to commemorate those lost during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This civic event aims to bring the community together to remember those who passed away during the pandemic and thank all those who helped support those suffering from Covid and the families who lost loved ones.
The Mayor of Colchester, Cllr Robert Davidson, said: “This evening of commemoration will be a very special date in Colchester’s diary next year. We all know how hard the last few years have been and the immense pain and difficulties many people have faced grieving the passing of their loved ones due to the national restrictions to tackle the pandemic.
“This event will give all of us the chance to come together to remember and celebrate their lives, and even though Covid has not gone away to look forward to the future.
“It will also give us the chance to thank the people and organisations who supported those who sadly passed but also helped so many people to fight back against this awful disease.
“Covid has impacted on all of our lives, and through the livestream of the event on the night we hope as many people as possible are able to join in the commemorations and enjoy the amazing evening being planned.”
Steve Mannix, Executive Director of the Mercury, said: “The last 18 months have been traumatic for everyone. We are honoured to be able to produce this event in partnership with the Borough and community partners to mark this important moment in our town’s history.”
Evening concert guests will be entertained by a String Quartet, from 6.30pm, ahead of the main concert.
The show will feature speakers and performers from the Colchester community, including the British Army Band Colchester, Funky Voices, and the Mercury Young Company, singers Rosie Heath and Craig Mather, Peter Dutch from Colchester Anti Loo Roll Brigade, actor and Essex based performer Anne Odeke, Military Wives Choir, Essex Young Musician of the Year Madeline Robinson, West-end star Hugh Maynard and Anthony Roberts, Director of Colchester Arts Centre.
The event will be live streamed via Colchester Borough Council’s YouTube channel, so as many people as possible can watch it. The show will also be live captioned for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.