Wymondham Music Events Group was set up by Norman and Helen Illsley with the idea of organising social music events for the Wymondham community to enjoy, whilst also raising money for local charities.
Norman and Helen moved to Wymondham from Essex over 21 years ago and began their charity fundraising in Norfolk, by raising money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity, putting on concerts, shows and dances where they raised thousands of pounds over many years.
Following this, they set up the Wymondham Music Events Group with a few other local volunteers organising similar events based in Wymondham. They chose three local charities to benefit from the profits raised. Currently, the three charities are Star Throwers, Wymondham Dementia Group, and It’s On The Ball Testicular Cancer Charity.
Norman and Helen believe the events not only raise much-needed funds for the charities, but also offer fun-filled evenings where the Wymondham Community can get together to enjoy Tribute Bands of many different styles and genres. “We love to see the dance floor full of people enjoying their evening. It really does feel that the community is having fun together, whilst raising funds for good causes”.
All of the events are held at Wymondham Central Hall on Back Lane. A bar is available throughout the evening.
Our next event is Showaddywaddy Elite (tribute to Showaddywaddy) with Mel Stevens’s support on Sunday 14th December 2025.
Our 2026 line-up is:
Little Eagles (tribute to The Eagles) – Friday 13 February 2026
The Paul McCartney Project (tribute to Paul McCartney’s music) – Sunday 26 April 2026
Kiss The Teacher - (tribute to ABBA) – with Rhianon Rae’s support – on Friday 14 August 2026
The Horn Factory – Big Jazz Band – Friday 9 October 2026
Steve Mitchell as George Michael – Sunday 11 October 2026
We Three Kings - (tributes to Elvis, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison) – Sunday 13 December 2026
Tickets available via Ticket Source (plus booking fee) www.ticketsource.co.uk/wymondham-music-events-group or from Reeves Stationary Shop at least one month before the concert. For more information or tickets, contact 01953 600563 or email helen.norman.i@uwclub.net or go to our Facebook page.
