Carol singers giving it their all at the Evening Express Christmas Concert back in 1977.
The Evening Express Christmas Concert has been a cherished festive event in the north-east for more than 50 years.
After missing out due to the pandemic last year, 2021 sees the return of the concert, which celebrates the talent of school children and performers within the local area.
To get us into the spirit, we’ve taken a look back at some of the highlights of the Evening Express Christmas Concert in years gone by.
One of the very first Evening Express Carol Concerts at the Aberdeen Music Hall. This picture was taken on December 18 1974.
Collecting donations at 1976’s Carol Concert.
The three musketeers: Picture is taken from 1976’s Carol Concert.
Youngsters singing at the Evening Express Carol Concert 1978.
An organist leads the way for the large choir at 1979’s Evening Express Christmas Carol Concert.
Kids enjoying their lollipops at 1979’s Carol Concert.
Harlaw Brass Band performing at the Evening Express Carol Concert in 1984.
Mr Anderson conducting the Aberdeen Music Centre Girls Choir during a performance at 1988’s Carol Concert.
Paul Smith (5) throws in the air the £1,322 raised at the Evening Express Carol Concert held in 1988.
Neil Meldrum leading the way as compere for the Christmas concert in 1993.
The Children’s Theatre told the history of Christmas in their nativity play as part of the Evening Express Carol Concert on December 13 1995. Members of the cast, pictured during rehearsals, are (back, from left) Sarah Poon, Graham Connolly and James Pearson. (Front, from left) Peter Ballantyne, Barry Burnett and Melanie Burk.
Evening Express Carol Concert, 1997.
Musicians performing in the Evening Express Carol Concert of 1999.
Aberdeen Youth Brass Band play to a packed Music Hall in 2004.
40th Anniversary Carol Concert at the Music Hall in 2007: Euphonium soloist, Richard Kidd, of Aberdeen Youth Brass Band.
Souvenir programme for 2009’s Carol Concert.
Carol Concert at St Mark’s Church in 2016. Dyce Primary’s 3/4 Choir.
Tickets for this year’s Evening Express Christmas Concert cost £13.50 plus booking fees. Visit www.pandjlive.com
Evening Express Christmas Concert: 52 years and still going strong
