Music Man Project Performs at New York Town Hall, Fulfilling Sir David Amess's Broadway Dream
The Music Man Project, a charity based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, dedicated to teaching music to those with learning disabilities, took the stage at New York's Town Hall before an audience of nearly 1,500. This event realized a vision of former president Sir David Amess, who was tragically murdered in 2021. Established in 1999 by David Stanley, the organization has performed for the King and at renowned venues. During the performance, Stanley paid tribute to Amess, saying, "We promised we'd get them to Broadway and we did it my friend." He shared feelings of being "exhausted" and "overwhelmed" after receiving a standing ovation, celebrating the group's 27-year history and current membership of 200, which included a speech at the United Nations.
Key facts
- The Music Man Project performed at the Town Hall in New York to a full house of almost 1,500 people.
- The performance fulfilled a dream of the late MP Sir David Amess, who was murdered in 2021.
- The group was founded in 1999 by David Stanley and has 200 members.
- They have previously performed for the King, at the Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium.
- Stanley paid tribute to Amess during the show using a megaphone, saying: "We promised we'd get them to the Broadway and we did it my friend, we did it."
- The Town Hall was founded in 1921 by suffragists and was one of the only venues in New York to openly welcome Black artists.
- The group received a standing ovation, and Stanley said they were "perfect" and "incredible."
- The visit also included a performance at the United Nations, where Stanley was to make a speech.
Entities
Artists
- Sir David Amess
- David Stanley
- Sonia Watson
Institutions
- The Music Man Project
- BBC
- BBC Essex
- Royal Albert Hall
- London Palladium
- United Nations
- Town Hall
Locations
- Southend-on-Sea
- Essex
- New York
- United States
- United Kingdom