The National Lottery Awards For All Grant Funding Blackpool Music School Charity Weekly Event with Live Solo Singers and a Free Meal

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A small room, a live voice, a shared meal and space for conversation can change the feel of a whole week. That is the simple idea behind Blackpool Music School Charity’s weekly community event, where local solo singers perform for an intimate audience of up to 18 guests.

The event brings together music, food and local connection in a relaxed setting. It is open to the community, with a focus on making people feel welcome, included and part of something close to home. If you love music and meeting people this could be for you.

Thanks to support from The National Lottery Awards for All, Blackpool Music School Charity is able to offer this weekly Monday session with live entertainment and hospitality. Guests can enjoy performances from local solo singers, along with a complimentary meal supplied by MyChef, a drink and some local company.

Spaces are very limited, so booking in advance is needed. For anyone who enjoys live music, wants to meet others, or simply appreciates a warm community setting, this weekly event offers a memorable way to spend time in good company.

A weekly event built around music and connection

Blackpool Music School Charity’s weekly event is designed to feel personal. With room for up to 18 guests, the setting stays close and comfortable. This is not a large concert where performers feel far away from the audience. It is a smaller experience where people can hear every note, see the expression behind each song and enjoy the sense of being part of the performance. The event is every Monday during term dates and starts from 12.30pm (1 hour of music and time to eat your meal).

That size matters. A smaller audience helps create a more relaxed atmosphere. Guests can settle in, listen properly, enjoy conversation between songs and share the experience with others around them.

The event also gives local singers a valuable platform. Each week, solo performers bring their own sound, style and choice of songs. Some may perform familiar favourites. Others may share newer material or personal interpretations of well-known tracks. The result is a programme that can feel different from week to week, while keeping the same warm community spirit.

For the charity, the event reflects the role music can play beyond lessons and rehearsals. Music can give people confidence. It can bring people into the same room. It can offer comfort, energy and shared memories.

At its heart, the weekly session is about more than entertainment. It gives people a reason to come out, take part and enjoy a local experience that feels human and welcoming. It takes away the stigma of affordability as this area is high on the indices of multiple deprivation. We are not offering a Michelin starred meal but we are offering a healthy hot meal, desert and drink for free.

Support from The National Lottery Awards for All

The event has been made possible with grant support from The National Lottery Awards for All, a funding programme that supports community-led projects across the UK.

This kind of support can make a practical difference for small charities and local organisations. It helps turn good ideas into real activities that people can take part in. For Blackpool Music School Charity, the grant helps the weekly event reach guests in a way that is accessible, welcoming and community focused.

Funding of this type is often most visible in the small details that guests may not think about at first. It can help with the practical costs involved in organising sessions, supporting performers, preparing a suitable space and making sure the event runs smoothly from week to week.

The value of the grant is also seen in what it allows the charity to offer. Guests can attend an event that includes live music, food and drink, without the experience feeling out of reach. That matters at a time when many people are more careful with spending, but still need social contact, culture and enjoyable things to look forward to.

The National Lottery Awards for All funding also recognises something important: local arts and community projects have real value. They help people connect. They give local talent a stage. They create moments that matter in everyday life.

For Blackpool Music School Charity, this support strengthens its ability to welcome people in and build links through music.

Local solo singers bring something different each week

One of the most special parts of the weekly event is the chance to hear local solo singers perform in a close setting.

Solo performances have a directness that suits a small audience. There is no wall of sound. The voice becomes the centre of the room. Guests can hear the singer’s tone, control, phrasing and feeling in a way that is easy to miss in larger venues.

The performers also help showcase the depth of local talent in and around Blackpool. Every singer brings something of their own. One week might feature a soft, reflective set. Another might bring upbeat songs that encourage people to tap along. A different performer may offer classic tunes, musical theatre numbers, acoustic-style songs or popular tracks that guests recognise straight away.

This variety keeps the event fresh. Regular guests can return and still find something new. New visitors can come along and get a clear sense of the talent being nurtured and celebrated locally.

The weekly format also helps singers build confidence and experience. Performing to a small, attentive audience can be a valuable step for artists at different stages of their musical journey. It gives them room to connect with listeners, test material and grow in front of people who want them to do well.

For guests, that creates a unique experience. The performance feels close, local and real. It is not just a show placed in the community. It is the community taking part in the show.

A complimentary meal from MyChef and drink completes the experience

Live music is the heart of the event, but the hospitality adds another layer of warmth.

Guests receive a complimentary meal and drink provided by MyChef, making the event feel more like a shared occasion than a simple performance. Food has a way of helping people relax. It gives guests time to settle, chat and enjoy the session at an easy pace.

The meal and drink also make the event more accessible. A night or afternoon out can quickly become expensive when food and refreshments are added. By including them as part of the weekly session, Blackpool Music School Charity and MyChef help create an experience that feels generous and welcoming.

It also encourages conversation. People may arrive for the music, but a shared meal can help them speak with others at their table, meet new people and feel less alone in the room. For some guests, that social side may be just as valuable as the performance itself.

Community events work best when they think about the whole experience. The singing gives guests something to enjoy and remember. The meal and drink give them comfort, time and a reason to stay a little longer.

Together, they create a simple but strong offer:

Live solo performances

Small audience size

Meal and drink included

Community welcome

Local singers share their talent in an intimate setting.

Up to 18 guests can enjoy a close, relaxed experience.

MyChef provides complimentary hospitality for guests.

The event is open to local people, with prior booking required.

Why the limited spaces make the event feel personal

The event is open to the community, but there are only spaces for up to 18 guests each week. That limit is practical, but it also shapes the character of the event.

A smaller group often feels safer and easier for people who do not enjoy large crowds. It can make conversation more natural. It helps the performers feel connected to the audience. It also allows the organisers to look after guests properly.

With limited capacity, prior booking is essential. Turning up without booking may mean there is no space available, even if the event is open in spirit. The best approach is to reserve a place ahead of time and check any details for the chosen week before attending.

Booking also helps the charity plan well. It supports seating, food preparation and the smooth running of the session. Since MyChef provides a complimentary meal and drink, knowing numbers in advance is especially important.

This balance is part of what makes the event work. It welcomes the wider community, while keeping each weekly gathering small enough to feel thoughtful and personal.

Who the event may especially appeal to

The weekly event is suitable for people who enjoy music, food and friendly company. It may appeal to those who already follow local singers, as well as people who have not attended a live performance for some time.

It may also suit people looking for a gentle community activity. Not every social event needs to be loud, busy or late at night. A smaller music session with food and drink can feel more approachable.

The event may be a good fit for:

People who enjoy live singing in an intimate setting
Local residents who want to support Blackpool performers
Guests who would welcome a friendly shared meal
Anyone looking for a community activity with a relaxed pace
Friends, neighbours or family members who want to attend together
People who like discovering new local talent

The appeal is broad because the idea is simple. Guests come together, listen to music and share food. That is enough to create a positive experience when the setting is warm and well run.

A boost for local talent and community life

Projects like this can leave a lasting impression because they bring several parts of community life together.

For performers, the event offers a stage and an audience. For guests, it offers entertainment and connection. For the charity, it creates a way to continue its wider work through regular engagement. For local food provider MyChef, it is a chance to contribute to a meaningful community experience.

That mix matters. Strong communities are often built through repeated, everyday activities rather than one-off occasions. A weekly event gives people something to look forward to. It creates rhythm. It gives regular singers and guests a chance to become familiar faces.

The involvement of The National Lottery Awards for All also highlights the importance of funding local initiatives that bring people together. When grants support practical, accessible events, the benefits can be felt directly by guests in the room.

Blackpool Music School Charity’s weekly event shows how a modest gathering can still have a strong effect. It does not need a huge stage or a large crowd. Its strength lies in being close, local and carefully put together.

How to take part

The event is open to the community, but places must be booked in advance because capacity is limited to up to 18 guests each week.

Anyone interested in attending should contact Blackpool Music School Charity through its usual booking route or local event information channel to check availability and reserve a place. Booking early is recommended, especially for anyone hoping to attend on a particular week or as part of a small group.

Before attending, guests may wish to confirm:

The date and time of the weekly session
Whether spaces are still available
Any access or dietary needs that should be shared in advance
Arrival details for the event
Whether the performance line-up has been announced

These simple checks help the organisers prepare and help guests enjoy the event without uncertainty.

A welcoming weekly reason to come together

Blackpool Music School Charity has created a weekly event with a clear purpose: to bring people together through live music, food and local talent.

With support from The National Lottery Awards for All, performances from local solo singers and a complimentary meal from MyChef, the event offers something warm, accessible and memorable. The small audience size makes it feel personal, while the open invitation keeps it rooted in the wider community.

Places are limited, so advance booking is the key step. For anyone in the area who values music, friendly company and local connection, this weekly gathering is a chance to enjoy all three in one welcoming space.