Booking Information

On this page you will find all information on the concerts of the event. Who is playing where, the times of the concerts and further practical information about transportation from St. Mary’s Church to the other venues if you need it, hospitality and parking. A button at the bottom of the page will bring you to the actual reservation system.

Venues and times

Our concerts will take place in St Mary’s Church and across seven venues along or near Huddersfield Road in the centre of Mirfield. The concert times are listed below.

St. Mary’s Church opening- and closing concerts

Other venues

St. Mary’s Church Opening Concert

In the opening concert, three finalists from the Channel 4 series The Piano will perform: Anisa Ford, Zak Emir, and Mia Odeleye. They will play on the church’s grand piano, and the acoustic of the church will guarantee a truly fabulous musical experience.

Moorlands Cricket Club

Six students from the Lion Academy in Brighouse and three students from Musica Kirklees will take to the stage at this venue, bringing youthful energy and real musical flair. Their programme ranges from the Theme from Pirates of the Caribbean and I Don’t Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats to a selection of much‑loved classical works. With their participation we cover all levels of soloists from good amateurs to experienced professionals.

Eastthorpe Hall

In this beautifully restored 17th‑century country house, Simeon Walker will present an intimate concert featuring his own music. Simeon Walker, performs three concerts of his unique take on modern post classical music.  His music has gathered more than 50 million streams and is often heard on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. Sit back, relax and connect.

Mirfield Fire Station

The usual place for fire engines will be transformed into a concert hall for the afternoon. Zak Emir has shared his passion for music with audiences across the country. He performs not only out of his love for the piano but also to inspire other young people and show them that classical music is accessible to all. Zak will delight listeners with medleys from well-known classical pieces.

*The parking spaces in front of the Fire Station are strictly reserved for staff and emergency vehicles. Any unauthorised vehicles parked there will be towed.

Trinity Church

Ian Abbott is the much‑loved organist at Trinity Church for 30 years, and a constant musical presence at the heart of the community.  Ian will step away from the organ bench to perform on the church’s piano in two concerts. The first one at 13:00 and the last one at 14:15.

St. Aidan’s Church

This venue on Fenton Street (opposite Trinity Church) will host three concerts featuring another finalist from Channel 4’s The Piano. When she performed at Liverpool Street Station — captivating passers‑by and impressing judges Jon Batiste and Mika — they described her as “a powerful human who happens to be 12.” Anisa, now 14, studies at the Royal Academy of Music’s Junior Department in London, continuing to refine her craft with a clear path toward major concert stages.

*Please note that St. Aidan’s Church is not accessible by wheelchair.

Mirfield Library

During the Piano Walk the library becomes an intimate concert setting where Amy Preece and Christine Reeves, perform two concerts performing music by Mozart, Chopin and Grieg. They will also perform Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, with Amy on violin and Christine at the piano, offering a wonderfully warm and expressive highlight to the event. Concerts start at 13:00 and 14:15.

Mirfield Masonic Hall

Tucked away on King Street, the Masonic Hall offers a distinctive and atmospheric setting for performance. Its historic character creates a quiet, reflective space that suits solo piano beautifully. Mia Odeleye, our final finalist from Channel 4’s The Piano, will perform here. Alongside works by Mozart and Schumann, she brings her passion for music by composers of the African diaspora, including Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, adding depth and discovery to her programme.

St. Mary’s Church Closing Concert

For the closing concert, we return to St Mary’s Church for a truly special finale featuring Aidan Mikdad. In July 2023, Aidan received The Queen’s Commendation for Excellence at his graduation from the Royal Academy of Music (University of London), where he completed his Master of Arts in Performance with Distinction. He was also awarded the prestigious Diploma of the Royal Academy of Music (DipRAM) after achieving an exceptional mark of 97/100 in his Final Recital.
Aidan has been a remarkable presence on the international competition stage from a young age, earning numerous honours and establishing himself as one of the most exciting pianists of his generation. We are genuinely proud that he has agreed to perform in Mirfield.
Without taking anything away from our other wonderful soloists, this closing concert by such an acclaimed artist is one we warmly encourage visitors not to miss.

Other relevant information

The walk from St Mary’s Church to the other venues takes around 15–20 minutes via the shortest route. Our route guides will be positioned along the way to help you find your path with ease. There is a 45‑minute interval  between the end of the opening concert in St Mary’s Church and the start at 13:00 of the concerts in the other venues, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the walk.

If you feel the distance may be too far, you are welcome to use our coach. It will depart from St Mary’s Church shortly after the opening concert and will take you to the bus stop next to Trinity Methodist Church in the centre of Mirfield. From there, it is less than a 5‑minute walk to the other venues.

At the end of the afternoon, the coach will make the return journey, leaving at 16:30 from the bus stop outside Hansons Opticians on Huddersfield Road, opposite Mirfield Library. To help cover costs, we ask for a small fare of £2.00 per one‑way trip, payable in cash with exact change to the Mirfield Piano Walk Volunteer at the bus stop. To book your place on the coach please select the option on the reservation form.

The coach repeats the route when the number of visitors exceeds the capacity of the coach. 

For wheelchair users, we are currently in discussion with the Access Bus team to explore suitable transport options. Please use the option on the reservation form and we will update you on the outcome after Easter.

Parking

The concerts at St Mary’s Church have limited parking directly in front of the venue. Additional parking is available along Church Lane and on some nearby streets. We are in the proces of getting overflow parking in the field behind St. Mary’s Church but the farmer can only tell us if it is possible around 7 May. If you want to get informed about the outcome just let us know on the reservation form as well. The other venues do not provide parking, and the spaces in front of the Fire Station are strictly reserved for staff and emergency vehicles. Any unauthorised vehicles parked there will be towed. Public parking is available at the Station Road car park, located on the left just after you enter the entrance to the Co‑op.

Refreshments

The following venues will be offering refreshments before and after their concerts: St. Mary’s Church, Moorlands Cricket Club, Trinity Methodist Church and Mirfield Masonic Hall. Eastthorpe Hall will have a welcoming pop‑up coffee stall and Italian Ice Cream trike in front of their premises plus a catering service inside the building ready to serve visitors throughout the afternoon.

Make the reservation

If helpful, make a note of the concerts you intend to book, then click the button below to open the reservation page.