While we finalise our dates and performers for our outdoor summer concerts, we would like to invite you to a ‘Prelude to Music by Jack’s Lake’ concert at St. John the Baptist Parish Church.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Guidance for Outdoor summer concerts 2026:
At each concert there will be a voluntary collection with a suggested minimum donation of £10 from members of the audience.
As in previous years, proceeds from the concerts will be divided equally between two main charitable causes: the Monken Hadley Common Trust, and a new education bursary at World Heart Beat Music Academy, for a young musician who is unable to afford the tuition fees (the Marcia Elton scholarship)
Card readers and donations buckets will be onsite
Please bring foldable chairs and picnics
Only well behaved and live music appreciating dogs are welcome.
The concert will last an hour and a bit, without interval
Entrance next to 88 Northfields road, EN49DW
In case of heavy rain we will move to Ewen Hall Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BW or St. John’s the Baptist Church
2 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BW
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”…The oak trees around the bench form a natural auditorium. The tree trunks are like the pillars of a temple and the canopy formed by the branches above helps to create just the right acoustics. The start time for the concert is also very special – two hours before the sun is starting to set on the other side of the lake and the lighting and colours are beautiful, forming a fabulous backdrop for the musicians…’ Ilona Domnich
During the Pandemic, I acutely realised the power of the unpredictable tomorrow and the importance of acting in the now. Which is why I have decided to act upon an idea that had been brewing in my mind and without delay start a music festival next to a beautiful lake in Barnet/Cockfosters. This combination of nature, music and community coming together is unique and has an X factor.
I feel very proud, 2024 is our fourth year running since the first concert and I am excited for our new collaboration with St. Paul’s, Hadley Wood Church and beyond, which I will reveal shortly.
This project would not be possible without Monken Hadley Commons Trust, HAPS Hadley Angling and Preservation Society and World Heart Beat Music Academy and many generous individuals. My wholehearted thanks to all.
I wish for this sapling to grow deep roots in the years to come.
