Music of the World concert raises £11,500 for prostate cancer research at Southend Hospital

The second annual Music of the World Concert welcomed hundreds of guests to the Palace Theatre, Southend, for a celebration of music, culture and fundraising. Organised by Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, alongside Carol Taylor, Trevor Taylor and a dedicated team of volunteers, the event brought together performers and supporters from across South Essex to make a difference for local patients.

The concert featured an impressive range of musical talent, including all-female choir Cantare, emerging young band Rewynd, folk favourites Arfur Do and the Toe Rags, jazz-funk ensemble C-Level 2 and performers from Anandadhara Arts, showcasing Indian music and culture. Together, they delivered an unforgettable evening while helping to fund pioneering prostate cancer research and innovation at Southend Hospital.

Funds raised through events like this help Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity support projects that go above and beyond NHS funding, improving care, experiences and outcomes for patients across our hospitals.

Dr Ahmed said: “I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this year’s Music of the World Concert. The generosity of our performers, sponsors, volunteers and audience members has been truly remarkable. The money raised will help us continue vital prostate cancer research, offering hope to patients and their families while helping us develop better treatments for the future.”

Lucy Thomas-Clayton, Director of Charities and Voluntary Services at Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity, said: “We are delighted that the second Music of the World Concert has already raised £11,500 for prostate cancer research at Southend Hospital. Once again, Dr Ahmed, Carol and Trevor Taylor, and everyone involved have created a truly special evening that brings together music, community and fundraising. We are incredibly grateful to the performers, volunteers, sponsors and guests whose generosity will help support vital research and innovation for patients now and in the future.”

Following the success of the first two concerts, organisers hope the event will continue to grow, raising awareness of prostate cancer and supporting research that has the potential to improve and save lives.