The Sessions at Sessions House:
Tom Hodgkinson

Sessions House is one of Ely’s lesser known venues, but it throws open its doors to host a series of intimate FREE lunchtime concerts across the duration of the Festival. See emerging classical musicians in this incredible venue.

Monday 22nd June 1pm - 1.50pm

Tom Hodgkinson

Tom Hodgkinson, a 21-year-old classical guitarist from Essex, England, has an impressive musical background and a growing presence in the international guitar community. Whilst completing his education at Brentwood School, he pursued advanced studies at Junior Trinity Laban with Rebecca Baulch and also at the Segovia Academy in Pordenone, Italy with Paolo Pegoraro.

A highly proficient jazz guitarist as well as a classical performer, Tom gives regular recitals across the UK and Europe, having performed in Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Spain, and England. He has led the National Youth Guitar Ensemble and performed alongside numerous high-calibre ensembles. He toured Spain and Germany with the National Youth Guitar Ensemble UK and performed with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, appearing at major venues such as the Bridgewater Hall and the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.

In 2022, he was named Essex Young Musician of the Year (open age, all instruments), and in July 2025, he won First Prize at the Petrer International Youth Guitar Competition in Spain — in recognition of his growing reputation.

Also performing...

Monday 15th June 1pm

Risoluto Sax Quartet

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Wednesday 17th June 1pm

The Funny Bones

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Friday 19th June 1pm

King's Ely Prep Chamber Orchestra

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Wednesday 24th June 1pm

Wigfield Brass

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Friday 26th June 1pm

Roselle String Quartet

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*Donations welcomed to support the performers (recommended donation £5)