October at The Carding Shed

I had a lovely afternoon on Sunday 13th October singing at The Carding Shed.  It was  great to see that they have just installed a dance floor and even better to see some people making use of it.  There’s no better feeling than watching people enjoying your music.  It’s always a pleasure to sing at...
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Celebration of Life event

Beyond Cancer is a truely wonderful charity supporting many as they embark on what is likely to be the most difficult times of their lives.  I had a wonderful evening last night performing at the Beyond Cancer Celebration of Life event and felt honoured to be able to contribute to this.  I sang ‘When You...
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Beyond Cancer ‘Celebration of Life’ event

I am delighted to be supporting the Celebration of Life event hosted by the inspirational charity Beyond Cancer in Leeds on Saturday 28th September. The event will bring together people to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors and will also remember those that have been lost as a result of cancer.  It will also act...
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Sunday 11th August – The Carding Shed

I sang at The Carding Shed, Hepworth, on Sunday 11th August.  It was the first of my now regular performances as this wonderful vintage mill.  I will be performing here in future on the second Sunday of each month.  It’s always a pleasure to perform here, it’s such a wonderful setting, has a lovely atmosphere and is...
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Kirkwood Hospice’s Ladies night

I had the pleasure of performing for the Kirkwood Hospice’s Ladies Night on the 8th August at Bertie’s Banqueting Rooms, Elland. The event was to fundraise for the fantastic work the Hospice does every day of the year, for more information about the Hospice, visit their website here. It was a real honour to be part...
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Happy birthday performance for Laura

I had the pleasure of performing for a 50th Birthday party tonight. I sang on the back of a vintage pick-up truck to a really appreciative audience. The performance was full of vintage numbers, and definitely added to the atmosphere of the event. Happy birthday to our lovely host!...
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Huddersfield Does Vintage

I performed at Huddersfield Does Vintage in Huddersfield Town Hall on the 15th June.  It was the first ever Huddersfield Does Vintage event and attracted 950 visitors. It was a great event, the Town Hall was absolutely packed with many stalls and a tea room downstairs.  I sang four sets of vintage music throughout the day.  There was a...
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May 2013 – The Carding Shed, Holmfirth

I had a lovely day performing today at The Carding Shed in Hepworth, Holmfirth.  The Carding Shed is a wonderful vintage mill with a clothes shop ‘High Society Vintage’, a lovely cafe ‘The Oil Can Cafe’ and lots of other lovely vintage treasures. I performed surrounded by beautifully restored vintage cars, it was such a pleasure to...
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Welcome to my new site!

Welcome to my brand new website.  I am a vintage singer based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.  I really hope you enjoy looking, listening and learning more about me.  I hope to see you at a performance in the near future.  If you’d like to find out more about me, please send me an email bookings@laurastimpson.co.uk ...
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