Catholic Radio Roadshow

Fr Stan Fortuna

Don Maclean, Edwin Fawcett, Tom Bonard from Crossbeam and Fr Stan Fortuna from New York will be taking part in the Catholic Radio Roadshow starting next month. The Roadshow has confirmed 20 dates in cathedrals, churches and halls throughout England (see below). The Roadshow will showcase Catholic artistic talent, promote Heart Gives Unto Heart Catholic Internet Radio and the profits will used to establish the Radio long-term.

Each day begins with lunchtime Mass followed by the opening of a free Exhibition of Catholic artistic talent including over 200 works of art from Catholic students, a display of Christian Icons, an exclusive collection of Photos from the Papal Visit and even a collection of Vatican Stamps! During the afternoon there are a series of workshops for parishioners, including: '12 steps to fulfill the potential of the Parish Repository and Parish Events'; 'Debt Counseling as a service in your Parish'; and 'How to Run A Soup Kitchen'. A free Souvenir Newspaper will be available for visitors.

The evening begins with a Pre concert Reception giving an opportunity to meet the Roadshow team followed by a two hour Gala Concert offering Catholic Music in all styles and genre (see below). Artists confirmed to appear include: Don Maclean, radio broadcaster and comedian, Edwin Fawcett, evangelising singer, Tom Bonard (Crossbeam). Fr Stan Fortuna, the rapping friar from New York, has agreed to join the Roadshow for a number of shows (details below).

Roadshow dates as at 06/04/2011: (check ICN Listings for further dates)


Sat 14th May Birmingham

Catholic Festival of Arts Music and Culture
St Anne’s Parish Centre, Alcester Street, B12 0PB
Lineup: Don Maclean / Tom Bonard (Crossbeam) / Ooberfuse / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Martin Brown


Sun 15th May Derby
St Mary’s Church Hall, 17 Bridge Gate, Derby DE1 3AU
Concert artists: Don Maclean / Ooberfuse / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Louise Orfila / Martin Brown


Mon 16th May Sheffield
Cathedral Church of St Marie, Houlden Hall, Norfolk Street, S1 2JB
Lineup: Edwin Fawcett / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin)


Tue 17th May Leeds
Cathedral Conference Centre, Wheeler Hall, St Anne’s Street, LS2 8BE
Lineup: Edwin Fawcett / Jo Walkden / Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Debbie Dew


Wed 18th May Blackburn
Sacred Heart Parish Centre, 313 Preston New Road, BB2 6PL
Lineup: Edwin Fawcett / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) /Debbie Dew


Thu 19th May Bolton
St James the Great, 58 Bowland Drive, Montserrat, BL1 5TX
Concert artistes: Edwin Fawcett / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) /Debbie Dew


Fri 20th May Blackpool
Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, FY1 1PU
Concert artistes: Edwin Fawcett / Ooberfuse / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Debbie Dew


Sat 21st May Manchester
Catholic Festival of Arts Music Film and Culture
Whitworth Hall, Manchester University, Oxford Rd, M13 9PL
Concert artistes: Edwin Fawcett / Ooberfuse / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Monica Luz (Soprano) / Debbie Dew /Louise Orfila / Martin Brown

Sun 22nd May Liverpool
Catholic Festival of Arts Music Film and Culture
Hope University, Lecture Theatre A, Merseyside, L16 9JD
Concert artistes: Edwin Fawcett / Ooberfuse / Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Monica Luz (Soprano) / Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey / Ooberfuse / Martin Brown


Mon 23rd May Leicester
Holy Cross Priory, 45 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HW
Concert artistes: Jo Walkden / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey / Martin Brown

Tue 24th May Nottingham
Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5AE
Concert artistes: Don Maclean / Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates/ Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance)/ Teresa Brown (Violin) / Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey / Louise Orfila / Martin Brown

Wed 25th May Coventry
Christ the King Parish Center, 14 Westhill Road, CV6 2AA
Concert artistes: Don Maclean / Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey / Louise Orfila / Martin Brown

and Cardinal Newman School Sandpits Lane Keresley Coventry CV6 2FR
Fr Stan Fortuna in Concert plus support 7.15pm


Thu 26th May Brighton
Meeting House, Sussex University, Station Approach, Falmer BN1 9RH
Concert artistes: Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Paul Dempsey / Martin Brown


Fri 27th May Hayes Middlesex
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Centre, Botwell House, Botwell Lane, UB3 2AB
Concert artistes: Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett / Tom Bonard (Crossbeam) /Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime& Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Paul Dempsey / Ooberfuse / Louise Orfila/ Martin Brown

Sat 28th May Southwark London
Catholic Festival of Arts Music Film and Culture
St Georges Cathedral, Archbishop Amigo Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HY
Concert artistes: Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett / Tom Bonard (Crossbeam) / Louise Orfila / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey

Sun 29th May Newport Isle of Wight – Open Air Event
Catholic Festival of Arts Music Film and Culture
Christ the King College, Wellington Rd, Newport PO30 5QT
Gates open 11am Exhibition open and refreshments available. 12.30 pm Mass followed by Concert
Concert artistes: Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett / Tom Bonard (Crossbeam) /
Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime
& Dance) / I0W Philippino Choir / Louise Orfila

Wed 1st June Westminster London
Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, SW1P 1QW
Concert Artistes: Don Maclean / Fr Stan Fortuna / Edwin Fawcett /Ooberfuse
/ Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Teresa Brown (Violin) / Monica Luz (Soprano) / Debbie Dew /Paul Dempsey / Louise Orfila

Sat 11th June Aylesford Priory
The Friars, ME20 7BX
Catholic Festival of Arts Music Film and Culture 11am -8pm
In Concert Edwin Fawcett / Ooberfuse / Charley Pinfold (Rise Theatre) / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) / Monica Luz (Soprano) /Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey

Fri 24th June Canterbury  
St Thomas of Canterbury, 59 Burgate, CT1 2HJ & St Anselms School, Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3EN
Artistes: Ooberfuse / Gerry Coates / Jo Walkden / Bobby Jo (Mime & Dance) /Debbie Dew / Paul Dempsey / Louise Orfila - FURTHER ACTS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Sat 25th June London Spirit in the City - Full details soon
Concert only £8 Concessions £5
Pre Concert Reception (inc Concert and Wine & Cheese) £12

Postal tickets: Send cheques/postal order (made payable to “Heart Gives Unto Heart Radio”) to Southwark Catholic Youth Services, St Vincent Centre, Castle Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2ED

In Person: Tickets on sale after weekend Masses from selected parishes

Online tickets: see www.hguhroadshow.co.uk for links – Booking Fee – Credit Cards accepted


The project is supported by the “Heart Gives Unto Heart” Internet Radio Committee:

Bishop Paul Hendricks, Southwark Diocese; Maureen Todd – Southwark Schools Commission; John Toryusen – Southwark Catholic Youth Services; Fr Angel Ochagavia – Claretian Missionaries; Louise Perry – School Chaplain; Drew Downing – Radio and Music Production; and Gerry Coates – Project Director

Check ICN Listings for further concert dates.