Your Visit to St James

This informal evening in the relaxed environment of the new Café at St James will comprise a showing of the Discovering Guernsey film, accompanied by a talk, which develops many of the themes and people featured in the film. Part documentary, part promotional, the film showcases the island’s rich history, its people and its spectacular scenery. It has been widely praised by a cross section of visitors, tour guides and organisations involved in attracting residents and businesses to the island – as well as by many locals keen to learn more about their home.

The 30 minute film will be followed by a talk by Stephen Foote, Vice Chairman of The Guernsey Society and publisher of many books on Guernsey and its people under the Blue Ormer label. He will pick up on many of the themes featured in the film and add many more which are not widely known, even by locals. He will explore some of the ways in which Guernsey has made its mark on the world, through trade and commerce, exports and emigration and through the exploits of Guernsey men and women – both notable and notorious.

“The film is a whistle-stop tour through the history of Guernsey, featuring animation, old photographs, modern-day location shots and stunning drone footage, while a friendly, authoritative narrator links everything together concisely”. – The Guernsey Press

We are excited to announce that the Guernsey Gigs Unplugged Club is moving to the Café at St James.
The acoustic nights happen on the first Wednesday of every month and are free for anyone to join in and play, or just come along, chill out and enjoy the music. The Cafe will be serving food from their new menu, too.

Entry Free | Doors open for Food & Drink at 6pm | Music from 7pm

Come and celebrate Christmas with Guernsey’s top Americana band featuring some of the island’s most well-known musicians.

Expect a yuletide bill packed with cracking country tunes, three-part harmonies, searing lead guitar, and hoe-down footstompers. On show will be a couple of different band line-ups and loads of special guests. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Doors/Bar 7.00PM | Music from 8.00PM

The Guernsey Concert Brass are delighted to be able to put on our annual festive season concert. This year, more than ever, with all the restrictions that have been in place earlier in the year. The program will include regular, traditional pieces along with some new arrangements. We are very happy to welcome again the Guernsey Music Service Youth Band as our guest artistes.

This informal evening in the relaxed environment of the new Café at St James will comprise a showing of the Discovering Guernsey film, accompanied by a talk, which develops many of the themes and people featured in the film. Part documentary, part promotional, the film showcases the island’s rich history, its people and its spectacular scenery. It has been widely praised by a cross section of visitors, tour guides and organisations involved in attracting residents and businesses to the island – as well as by many locals keen to learn more about their home.

The 30 minute film will be followed by a talk by Stephen Foote, Vice Chairman of The Guernsey Society and publisher of many books on Guernsey and its people under the Blue Ormer label. He will pick up on many of the themes featured in the film and add many more which are not widely known, even by locals. He will explore some of the ways in which Guernsey has made its mark on the world, through trade and commerce, exports and emigration and through the exploits of Guernsey men and women – both notable and notorious.

“The film is a whistle-stop tour through the history of Guernsey, featuring animation, old photographs, modern-day location shots and stunning drone footage, while a friendly, authoritative narrator links everything together concisely”. – The Guernsey Press

Come into St James and relax with FESTIVA

This Guernsey community choir offers you another great Traditional Christmas Festival of Music and Song –

Ch’ tait, magnifique l’onnaie passaie et s’ra mue accord ch’t’ onnaie ve-tu, vian dauve mé ch’ nest pas Chaire nitout!

It is now 35 years (1985 – 2020) that St James and FESTIVA have joined together for Christmas. It’s all go this year with favourite carols, festive music, surprises, fun and the wonderful story of Jesus. New musical director José Paine is joined by Andrew Warren (organ), Stephen Francis and Alan Boyle (Pianos).

Join the beautifully quirky Eloise Fabbri, at the Café on the 16th December to celebrate the launch of her debut single “BEAUTY” with an exclusive screening of her music video. Blissful and mesmerising, Eloise brings her own original style to neo-soul with her rich voice and sparkling stage presence.

With appearances from a few musical guests and a live band featuring some of Guernsey’s most talented musicians, the night will be a celebration of local talent, music and art.

Free Entry | Doors/Bar open at 7pm | Live music from 8pm

Please note that there is limited seating available in the Café.

Conductor Helen Grand

This customary concert draws the seasonal carol concerts to a close. The jubilant music of Handel’s ‘Laudate pueri Dominum’ will contrast with the more reflective carols that encompass the true meaning of Christmas that have become the hallmark of the choir at this time of year. Renowned for its fine unaccompanied singing, this concert will give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty and peacefulness that only voices can bring midst a busy time of year, providing the perfect way to begin the festive period.

The FGMC present an evening of popular classics and Jazz from the Training Jazz Orchestra directed by Polly Fenn and the Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Neill Hadden.

The Training Jazz Orchestra will be performing popular classics including Route 66, American Patrol, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy and Spies R Us. The Youth Jazz Orchestra will follow with music ranging from Africa by Toto to film theme classics plus an exciting Stevie Wonder medley.

Come and join us for more installments of the St James Comedy Club led by local outfit Band Wagon.
They will be joined by the amazing Sophie Duncan with her hilarious stories and songs. You will also see a range of familiar local faces who will be stepping up to the mic to make you laugh until your sides hurt. So come and jump on the bandwagon for a fantastic night of fun and laughter.

Doors/Bar 7PM |Show 8PM

The Comedy Club takes place in the Café. There is limited seating, so come early to secure a seat.

The Upload Festival goes live with a weekend full of musical variety with stages both in the Café and the Hall.
Friday evening showcases some of Guernsey’s favourite comedic storytellers and sincere singer/songwriters in the relaxed surroundings of the Café, with snack food available until 9pm.

Saturday features more acoustic talent in the Café during the day before the event moves into the hall for Saturday evening, featuring the likes of Kiya Ashton, and the Mike Meinke Band to round off the festival with a bit of dancing.

Friday start: 7pm
Saturday start 12 noon

For full line-up details go here

TICKETS ARE FREE

The Upload Festival goes live with a weekend full of musical variety with stages both in the Café and the Hall.
Friday evening showcases some of Guernsey’s favourite comedic storytellers and sincere singer/songwriters in the relaxed surroundings of the Café, with snack food available until 9pm.

Saturday features more acoustic talent in the Café during the day before the event moves into the hall for Saturday evening, featuring the likes of Kiya Ashton, and the Mike Meinke Band to round off the festival with a bit of dancing.

Friday start: 7pm
Saturday start 12 noon

For full line-up details go here

TICKETS ARE FREE

Youth Wind Band – Conductor Dan Madden
Youth Training Orchestra – Conductor Azita Mehdinejad
Intermediate and Girls’ Choirs – Conductor Rachel Wright

The Youth Wind Band presents music from both sides of the Atlantic, featuring the well-known Traditional English Sea Songs and the iconic sounds of Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. The Youth Training Orchestra will include Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and music from the James Bond film Live and Let Die. The Intermediate Choir will perform music including Look to this Day by Chilcott, and Nightingale by Jay Althouse and the Guernsey Girls’ Choir performance will include Nella Fantasia by Ennio Morricone.

Guernsey Youth Orchestra- Conductor Tim Wright
Concert Wind Band – Conductor Elizabeth Green
Youth Choir – Conductor Rachel Wright

The Youth Orchestra will perform Shostakovich’s sparkling Festival Overture, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Ennio Morricone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Concert Wind Band will feature the Fort George March (composed by Music Centre alumnus Nick West) plus Hymn to the Fallen and music from Sweeney Todd and ABBA. The Youth Choir performance will include Goodall’s Love Divine and Hatfield’s Dubla.

Tickets go on sale 27.11. 9am