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Saturday 26th September 2026 • 9:00 AM
Full 12-Hour Timetable

Event Schedule & Music Programme

Saturday 26th September 2026 • 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Drop in anytime during the day to listen, sing along, and enjoy tea and cake!

☕ Warm Hospitality & Treats 🍰

Enjoy Fresh Refreshments During Any Performance

Join us in the church hall throughout the day for tea, artisan coffee, soft drinks, and delicious homemade cakes and bakes while you listen to the music.

💝 Lovingly prepared and provided by Atiyeh, with generous support from the St Wendreda's church community.
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
30 Mins
Welcome Duets (Kickoff)
Opening the 12-hour endurance marathon with uplifting morning duets and warm harmonies to welcome guests and start the day of music.
Richard & Alan Duet Opening Ceremony
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
30 Mins
Morning Pop Ballads
Gentle, melodic morning classics featuring iconic repertoire from Neil Diamond, Elton John, Lionel Richie, and timeless ballad favorites.
Solo: Richard Poth Gentle Ballads
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
30 Mins
Covers Set A (Swing & MOR)
Smooth swing rhythms, middle-of-the-road vocal classics, and easy-listening standards that get your toes tapping.
Solo: Alan Court Swing & Standards
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
30 Mins
Gentle Anthems from Pop Legends
Inspirational songs of faith, hope, and heartwarming pop poetry composed by legendary songwriters.
Solo: Richard Poth Inspirational Pop
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
60 Mins
Special Guest: Geoff & His Band (Pop Music Set)
A full one-hour live band showcase featuring Geoff and the group performing high-energy, feel-good pop and rock arrangements for the crowd!
Special Guest Band Live Band Feature
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
60 Mins
Midday Harmony Hour (60s to 90s Hits)
A golden hour of joint duets spanning four decades of pop and rock — nostalgic melodies and singalongs over the lunchtime break.
Richard & Alan Duet Lunchtime Harmony
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
60 Mins
Special Guest: Geoff & His Band (Church Faith Songs)
Uplifting spiritual and church faith anthems beautifully arranged for live band, echoing under the historic angel timber roof.
Special Guest Band Faith & Worship
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
60 Mins
Alan Court — Original Set B
An exclusive showcase of original compositions written and composed by Alan Court, sharing stories and melodies crafted over the years.
Solo: Alan Court Original Songs
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
60 Mins
Smooth Soul & Easy Listening
Warm afternoon soul, velvet vocals, and mellow easy-listening hits to accompany afternoon tea and refreshments.
Solo: Richard Poth Soul & Motown
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
60 Mins
Alan Court — Original Set C
Part two of Alan's original songwriting series, featuring heartfelt acoustic ballads, energetic rhythm tracks, and reflective lyrics.
Solo: Alan Court Original Songs
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
60 Mins
Feel-Good Pop & Upbeat Anthems
Injecting pure energy into the early evening with iconic 80s anthems, crowd-pleasing pop classics, and lively dance-worthy rhythms.
Solo: Richard Poth 80s & Pop Hits
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
60 Mins
Alan Court — Original Set D
The final chapter of Alan's original songwriting showcase — dynamic melodies, lyrical depth, and evocative vocal storytelling.
Solo: Alan Court Original Songs
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM
60 Mins
Up-Tempo Showstoppers & Finale Hits
Dramatic showstoppers, grand arena ballads, and big vocal power tracks as we head into the high-energy home stretch.
Solo: Richard Poth Grand Showstoppers
08:00 PM – 08:30 PM
30 Mins
Covers Set E (Pop Classics)
Beloved modern and classic pop songs performed by Alan to build the atmosphere toward the grand finale.
Solo: Alan Court Pop Hits
08:30 PM – 09:00 PM
30 Mins
Grand Finale Pop Duets (The 12-Hour Climax!)
Richard and Alan reunite on stage for the final 30-minute sprint — high-spirited celebratory duets, thank you announcements, and an epic finale to conclude the 12-hour marathon!
Richard & Alan Finale Grand Finale

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