Solihull mayor celebrates first year in office with special variety show

A variety show spotlighting talented young people from across Solihull will celebrate the mayor’s first year in office while raising money for local good causes.

Solihull Shines brings together an eclectic mix of entertainment and spectacular performances at The Core Theatre on Friday 10 April, from 7pm.

The event is hosted by the mayor of Solihull, Councillor Annette Mackenzie, with proceeds raising funds for her three Mayoral charities: the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust, Newlands Bishop Farm, and OVOS (Our Voice, Our Services).

Standard tickets are priced at £20 while VIP tickets cost £40 and include access to the Courtyard Gallery from 6pm with exclusive pre-show entertainment, grazing boards and a complimentary drink on arrival, access to the show, alongside a dessert platter and a complimentary drink during the interval. 

Councillor Annette Mackenzie, said: “To be the first citizen of Solihull has been a tremendous honour and privilege and I’m so excited to celebrate my year in office with Solihull Shines.

“Solihull Shines will help to raise funds for three charities which support young people in different ways. It is therefore fitting that this evening showcases some of the most talented young people in our borough.

“We have a brilliant mix of acts in store, showcasing magic to music and everything in between, so grab your ticket and join me for what is promising to be a fantastic evening of entertainment.”

Audiences can expect to be mesmerised by the talented magician Ben Hunt, enjoy music from the fantastically fun and friendly Pop Voices Youth Choir, and be entertained by the multi-award-winning performing arts school Born2Sing.

Talented and exciting wordsmith Japmeh Kaur Gujral – who is current Young Poet Laureate for Birmingham – will take to the stage, while award-nominated independent filmmaker and digital artist Nicola Prestage will be compere for the event.

Those who pick up VIP tickets will also be treated to pop-up poetry on demand from poet Emily Holtom, who has a unique skill of writing bespoke poems live in response to people, places, and conversations.

Further acts are set to be announced by The Core Theatre on their website and social media over the coming weeks.