Rock Legend Joins Youth Choir for Cathedral Concert

World-famous keyboardist Rick Wakeman is set to join a local youth choir for a special performance during Suffolk's annual celebration day. The concert, titled the Suffolk Celebration Concert, will feature Wakeman playing with young members of Level Two from Felixstowe. This unique event is scheduled to occur at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Wakeman, who purchased a home near Felixstowe in 2019, has recently begun his involvement with the Level Two charity. He has lauded the young performers, describing the experience as "fantastic" and anticipating a "lot of fun."

The Suffolk Day festivities in 2026 will be hosted by Bury St Edmunds, with additional community events planned in the Abbey Gardens and a market on Angel Hill. The day will conclude with a ticketed concert, further enhancing the celebration of the county.

Members of the Level Two choir, like Ruby Barker, have expressed their excitement and honor at participating. Shez Hopkins, CEO of Level Two, emphasized the critical importance of their music program, noting its free accessibility and its role in supporting both talent development and mental health for young people.