The Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Colin Phillimore, is hosting two charity concerts on March 7, 2026, and March 8, 2026, at The Anvil in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The weekend of live music aims to raise essential funds for St. Michael’s Hospice and the Whitchurch Community Swimming Pool.
The first event is the Mayor’s Rock Concert on Saturday night, featuring 80s singer Paul Young and his band, Los Pacaminos. They will be joined by Jamie and the Falcons along with a local group called The Fortunate Ones.
On Sunday, the Mayor’s Spring Charity Concert will take place to showcase local musical talent. This performance traditionally features young people from the community, including the Basingstoke Area Youth Orchestra and Choir.
These events are a major part of the fundraising for St. Michael’s Hospice, which provides care for people at the end of their lives. The charity needs local support because it only receives 22 per cent of its funding from the NHS, leaving the community to raise the remaining 78 per cent.
Residents who buy tickets will be supporting the Mayor’s Charity Appeal for the 2025/26 term. The money raised helps the hospice continue its work and supports the local swimming pool in Whitchurch.
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