Jess Gillam

• Classical

When, at the age of just 17 Jess Gillam became the first saxophonist ever to win the Woodwind Final of BBC Young Musician in 2016, it was blindingly obvious that she had star quality: a champion not just of the sax, but of the future of classical music itself. Ms Gillam is a young artist who transcends genres with (as The Times put it) “hot licks, lustrous tone and winning passion”.

Scala Radio is proud to champion young musical talent and rising star performers – and Jess’ musical journey has made everyone sit up and listen. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for her. - Scala Radio

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Birmingham Town Hall

• Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3DQ

Birmingham Town Hall

Birmingham Town Hall is a Grade I listed concert hall and venue for popular assemblies opened in 1834 and situated in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England.

For more than 180 years, Town Hall has been a hub of civic and cultural life in Birmingham. From classical to comedy to rock to pop, it’s now one of the city’s most versatile venues having featured artists such as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Tony Iommi, Caitlin Moran and more. Famous classical premieres include Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, The Apostles, The Kingdom and The Music Makers.