John Dowling and Ben Sutcliffe to Join Will Keating at YMCA Cornwall Concert

Cornwall’s much-loved singer-songwriter Will Keating has revealed who will be joining him at a special fundraising concert in aid of YMCA Cornwall’s Your Help, Their Future campaign.

The event takes place at St Just Town Hall on Friday 3rd October 2025 and will see Will share the stage with John Dowling and Ben Sutcliffe. The concert is being hosted by Councillor Brian Clemmens, known locally as Clemo.

A Night of Music With Purpose

Councillor Brian Clemmens said:
“I am delighted to be able to support the effort of YMCA Cornwall in their endeavour to provide yet more housing and a safe place for some of the most vulnerable young people in our society. Their work enables them to start the long road to regaining their confidence and independence, enabling them once more to live a normal life after what for some has been a harrowing experience.”

Will Keating added:
“I’m thrilled to be bringing some of my incredibly talented friends together for a night of music and purpose. Supporting YMCA Cornwall’s campaign means a lot to me, and I hope this concert helps raise both funds and awareness for the vital work they do.”

Helen Wilson-Prowse, Head of Operations at YMCA Cornwall, said:
“We’re incredibly grateful to Will for supporting us again and thrilled John and Ben are joining us. Ben is frontman of The People’s String Foundation and John, an internationally acclaimed banjo player, so it is set to be an incredible evening and a wonderful way to help us support young people at risk in our community.”

Helping Young People at Risk

Proceeds from the concert will go directly towards YMCA Cornwall’s Your Help, Their Future campaign. The campaign aims to build four self-contained flats at YMCA Cornwall’s site in Penzance.

So far, £152,000 of the £250,000 target has been raised, including support from The Duke of Cornwall’s Charitable Foundation.

Tickets and Event Details

• Date: Friday 3rd October 2025

• Venue: St Just Town Hall

• Doors Open: 6:30 PM

• Finish: Around 10:00 PM

• Tickets: £12

• Available from: YMCA Cornwall’s reception in Penzance, by calling 01736 334820, or online at TicketSource

Alongside the music, there will be a cash bar and raffle with prizes. Local businesses are invited to donate raffle or auction items by contacting Lisa or Helen at: partnerships@ymcacornwall.org.

The concert is proudly supported by D.Law Scaffolding Ltd and JR Flat Roofing.