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Cultural events
From talks and interviews with authors and public figures, to musical concerts and debates on development issues, our programme of cultural events offers something for all.
There are new events launched from time to time and all of them are raising money for our work across Africa and Asia. To keep up to date with what's coming up then sign up to our newsletter.
Fire up your tastebuds with Big Curry Night - 25th October 2008
Join in with VSO's Spicy Fundraising Event. Invite your friends, wow them with your cooking, spread the word about VSO, and raise valuable funds for our work. For more information, and to download a pack, see: www.vso.org.uk/curry
The Stars of Africa - Wednesday 26 November - 7.30pm
Join us to celebrate 50 fantastic years of VSO in the grandest event in VSO’s history at the stunning Royal Albert Hall.
Headlining this concert is Hugh Masekela, the legendary South African trumpeter and singer who has covered the globe and played with just about every top star. Known as ‘the master of African jazz’ he can entertain with his stories as well as his music. He will be joined on stage by internationally renowned African artists, Angelique Kidjo and Bassekou Kouyate.
Find out more information about the concert and how book tickets here
Christmas concert - Thursday, 11 December
Our popular Christmas concert will be on Thursday, 11 December at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London from 7.30 pm. The concert offers a chance to celebrate the season with carols for choir and audience. It's a great chance to meet up with old friends or the perfect end to a day's Christmas shopping in London. Tickets, priced from £27 to £7 depending on seat location, will go on sale soon so please visit this page again or email us at events@vso.org.uk to register your interest.
The very popular City of London Choir, under the direction of Hilary Davan Wetton, invite you to join them for some familiar seasonal music (and some less well known), to get you into the Christmas spirit. We are also delighted to announce that readings will be given by renowned BBC World Affairs Correspondent, George Alagiah, and General Secretary of the NASUWT, Christine Keates. NASUWT are generously sponsoring our Christmas concert again this year, allowing all funds raised to go towards our education programmes around the world. They are also kindly supporting our fabulous 50th anniversary Stars of Africa Concert at the Royal Albert Hall in November.