'Long Hellos . . . Short Goodbyes'

A tribute from Britain's leading contemporary artists as they celebrated
the life and music of the much-missed international singer John Wright
was held at The Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
on Friday 5th September 2008

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The show featured: John Wright's Band: ( Pete Abbott, Gregor Borland, Joe Wright, Fraser Speirs), Allan Taylor, Steve Knightley (Show of Hands),
Kieran Halpin, Maartin Allcock & Troy Donockley, Julie Matthews, Thom Moore, Ray Hearne, Brian Willoughby, Rolling Home Shanty Choir
and all culminating in a wonderful rendition of ‘Black Clothes’ led by writer Robin Laing, joined on stage by a host of the performers
and MC David Jones to give us a grand finale

John Wright's Band: ( Pete Abbott, Gregor Borland, Joe Wright, Fraser Speirs)

John Wright's Band
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Allan Taylor

Allan Talor
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Steve Knightley

Steve Knightley

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Kieran Halpin

Kieran Halpin
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Maartin Allcock & Troy Donockley

Maartin Allcock and Troy Donockley
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Julie Matthews

Julie Matthews
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Thom Moore

Thom Moore
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Robin Laing

Robin Laing
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Ray Hearne

Ray Hearne
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Brian Willoughby

     
Brian Willoughby
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Rolling Home Shanty Choir

Rolling Home Shanty Choir
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MC: David Jones

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The Raffle

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Finale

The Finale

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