Close Encounters of the Progressive Kind!
"Music at the Mead Hall" Will take place on May 8th and 9th 2026. This will be a prog gathering… with some Aliens! For tickets and more information, including travel, hotels, etc., send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ! More than half of the tickets are already gone, so do not wait any longer and book yours! We hope to see you there for two days of adventures at the Viking Mead Hall near Hereford, UK.
Confirmed acts feature:
Arena with Clive Nolan, John Mitchell and Kylan Amos, featuring Paul Wrightson, Paul Manzi and John Jowitt.
Gary Chandler and Martin Orford with songs from Jadis.
Alan Reed solo.
Andy Sears solo.
Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham.
Stuart Clark and Carollyn Eden playing Storm Deva.
Plus music from the Minstrel Stage and much more...
Music at the Mead Hall 3: "Echoes and Empires"
Clive Nolan: "And so, the dust settles on the third ‘Music at the Mead Hall’ event… Echoes and Empires!
What a fantastic weekend we had… I got to watch a new production of my musical ‘She’ and that was a great experience… terrific performance! I had a lot of fun at the piano with all sorts of amazing singers on Saturday afternoon… sharing stories and handing out the ‘hottest badge’ in town (The ‘Skald’ medal for attending three Mead Hall events!... look out, ‘Blue Peter’!). Then there was the vibrant Imaginaerium performance in the evening (I love a standing ovation!), not to mention a fascinating talk about the Celts and of course, the usual after party shenanigans with Ukuleles and exuberance.
I have studiously avoided naming anyone, because then I would have to name everyone, but my thanks to all the wonderful performers for taking part and the most excellent crew for helping me making this whole event run so smoothly! Special mention to the Norwegians for travelling all this way so they could provide us with added chorus for ‘She’!
Then there were the Black Crow Vikings of Hereford (and beyond)...What a great bunch of warriors they are… they added such energy to the weekend with their encampments, the blacksmith, the fighting drills, the honour guards… and of course, keeping the massive fire pit alive! Thanks guys!
And then there was the most important part… the visitors… the audience. What a lovely bunch of people you all were. Warm, engaged, and enthusiastic. It is the reactions that you gave me that has made this whole project worth doing. I hope to see everyone one of you back here at some point… it was a pleasure to perform for you… Thankyou!
On a personal note, I must admit that it was very special for me to be preforming on stage, and to see my 96-year-old mum perched up on the porch watching the show. Immobility, dementia and aphasia might be putting her under siege (see what I did there), but I could see that she was proud of her little boy… and she even manage to tell me that I did ‘very well’… high praise indeed!
OK… that’s it for now… I will start rambling on about the next event very soon, but for now I’ll spend a day or two off and lie down in a darkened room! Thank you again!"
Imaginaerium "Siege" Is Out!
On April 4th, Imaginaerium released their second album, "Siege". The album is available in multiple formats, including a CD, a 32-page earbook, and a USB flash drive.
PROG ROGUE: "Nolan is the leader in the charge of composing this sprawling opus, manning an arsenal of keyboards as well as performing vocal duties and orchestrating the arrangements.
The delightful Italian diva Laura Piazzai is also back at the microphone, and she is a vocal whirlwind that has now elevated her craft even further to mercurial levels, as her performance throughout is impeccable. [...] The extra CD is an equally satisfying experience as it boldly carves into uncharted territory and is just as enjoyable as the main album. A definite winning concept and a necessary addition into the 2025 hall of fame.”
Get your copy HERE!
Music at the Mead Hall 3: "Echoes and Empires"
On October 10th and 11th 2025 the third weekend at the Mead Hall will take place. On Friday we will see a brand new semi-theatrical production of Clive's first musical "She". Saturday will begin with an afternoon acoustic concert by Clive and Friends. Saturday evening will feature the first live performance of Imaginaerium new album "Siege" as well as other songs from the project's repertoire.
Clive: "Onwards and Upwards! We are now heading for the third "Music at the Mead Hall" event - "Echoes and Empires". Please don't miss it. We even have the welcome return of the re-enactment Vikings to add some special colour to this weekend! Just contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to know more, or you want a ticket!"
Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear live at the Mead Hall!
An Evening of Iona Music and More...
Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear will be performing at the Mead Hall in Hereford on Friday 18th July 2025.
Clive will be doing the support slot with a few guests.
‘Doors’ open at 6… show starts at 7.30
Tickets £22 to PayPal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This is a great way to pop along to this wonderful venue without committing to a whole weekend!