16/08/2026
Our ‘Eights Sides of’ concerts have already explored numerous genres of music with next up being Jazz. Friday 21st August at 7pm we are delighted to have the Paper Moon Jazz Trio performing - here’s a taster. TICKETS HERE: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GVCE
The Friends of Heptonstall Chapel and Sunday School are proud to present Jazz With Eight Sides.
We are delighted to welcome Paper Moon Trio, an adventurous jazz ensemble comprising local legends Daniel Bath, Budley LaRoar and Stephen Shulman, offering a blend of swing, gypsy jazz, klezmer and folk music from eastern Europe; not to mention a number of original compositions. With special guest Peadar Long & others.
Stephen has played swing , classical, gypsy style and klezmer in many bands over the past 3 decades and was a full time member of the Orchestra of Opera North.
Daniel is an eclectic jazz / classical pianist and multi-instrumentalist. He is the founder of Music for the Many and is a highly skilled pianist and music educator.
Budley is an experienced jazz singer and has performed in jazz clubs across the country. She regularly performs with guitarists Andrea Rinciari and Artie Zaitz
The Octagonal Chapel has stood in place since 1764, its design and construction being overseen by John Wesley, who frequently preached here. On the 24th of July we are pleased to welcome our jazz virtuosos to fill this beautiful old chamber with fire and passion for our fourth eight-sided concert of the year. Come revel in the music, and support the Friends of Heptonstall Chapel and Sunday School's work to preserve this Grade II listed building and secure its future use and benefit to the public.
Timings
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The doors of the chapel will be open to the public from 18:30 and the concert will begin at 19:00. Seats cannot be reserved in the chapel, so please do arrive in good time to ensure you are seated comfortably and so that you don't miss a single tune!
Parking
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There is a free public car park with an entrance right next to Towngate Tea Room, but spaces are limited. Otherwise there is free parking (with suggested donation) offered by Heptonstall Social and Bowling, just 10 minutes walk away, at the other side of the village.
Access
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Access can be gained one of two ways. The first is the easiest, especially in winter weather; I would not advise the second unless you are quite sure-footed!
1) Turn on to Northgate from Towngate (in front of The Cross Inn). You will eventually see an old archway on your left and a small cobbled lane descending to your right. Take this right turn and go through the gate close by, ahead, on the LEFT side. The steps lead you down to the chapel.
2) There is a path at the far end of the public car park near the café, on the left. Simply follow that path, turn left up the snicket, then turn left through the archway. The chapel is on your right.
Accessibility
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We regret that, whilst the Friends of the Chapel and Sunday School are making efforts to modernise the chapel, its age and location currently represent a significant obstacle to wheelchair access.
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