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Conor's Legacy: Tribute Concert Honors Banbury's Billy Elliot
7 Feb
Summary
- A concert honors Conor Dowers, a 22-year-old performing arts student.
- Conor died in London in December 2020 while under mental health trust care.
- Proceeds from the tribute concert will support performance groups and charities.
A concert is scheduled this weekend to celebrate the life of Conor Dowers, a 22-year-old performing arts student. Known as 'Banbury's Billy Elliot,' Conor died in London on December 21, 2020. His passing occurred while he was under the care of a mental health trust. The event aims to keep his memory alive through a night of music and celebration.
Conor, who had a passion for dance and was training as an actor and singer, took his own life. An inquest later concluded that he died from suicide, with cannabis as a contributing factor, after absconding from Highgate Mental Health Centre. His mother expressed the importance of the concert as a way to remember him daily.
This year's concert, titled 'Legacy - A Concert for Conor,' will be held at St Mary's Church in Banbury. It promises to be larger than the inaugural event organized by his family in 2024. Performers from the previous year will return, joined by new artists. Ticket sales will benefit performance groups and charities, honoring Conor's artistic spirit.
