STAND BY ME – LIFTING THE CURTAIN
Fighting to Be Heard Foundation
Saturday 10th October 2026 | Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
This October, Fighting to Be Heard Foundation returns to the Epstein Theatre for a very special night of music, comedy, dance, entertainment and celebration.
Stand By Me – Lifting the Curtain turns the spotlight onto the incredible people who have stood beside Fighting to Be Heard and helped us continue supporting families affected by Secondary Breast Cancer.
From businesses and sponsors to fundraisers, volunteers, friends and our wider community, this night is our opportunity to celebrate the people who continually show up, get involved and stand by us.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
We are delighted to introduce our hosts for the evening:
Ethne Brown & Linda McDermott
Ethne and Linda will guide us through a fantastic night at the Epstein Theatre, bringing together music, comedy, spoken word, dance and some brilliant performances.
OUR ACTS
The Choir
Liverpool’s The Choir became the first choir ever to reach the live shows of ITV’s The X Factor. Led by Creative Director Stephanie Carr, the talented group captivate audiences with their powerful vocals, infectious energy and incredible harmonies.
The Liver Birds Choir
The wonderful Liver Birds Choir, led by Victoria “Vicky” Jones, will be joining us for this very special night.
This Liverpool community choir brings together women living with or affected by cancer, with friendship, confidence and wellbeing at its heart.
Katie Tracey – Comedian
Get ready to laugh as the brilliant Katie Tracey joins our Stand By Me line-up.
Joanne Collins – Spoken Word
Joanne Collins takes to the Epstein stage with a spoken-word performance, bringing something completely different to this year’s line-up.
Ella McKevitt – Soul Singer
Bringing some soul to the Epstein Theatre, the fabulous Ella McKevitt joins us for a special vocal performance.
Rosie The Fearless – Comedy
The brilliant Rosie will be bringing the laughs and plenty of entertainment to the Stand By Me stage.
Rosalie Galvin – Singer
The wonderful Rosalie Galvin, brings another special musical performance to the Epstein stage.
Extreme Dance Company – Dancers
Bringing energy, movement and another dimension to the evening, Extreme Dance Company will take to the Epstein stage with a special dance performance.
ONE NIGHT. ONE STAGE. ONE COMMUNITY.
This year, we’re lifting the curtain on the people behind Fighting to Be Heard.
The people who donate and fundraise.
The people who volunteer their time.
The businesses who back us.
The performers who support us.
And the community that continues to stand beside us year after year.
Together, they make it possible for Fighting to Be Heard Foundation to continue supporting families living with Secondary Breast Cancer.
With Ethne Brown and Linda McDermott hosting and a line-up featuring The Choir, The Liver Birds Choir, Katie Tracey, Joanne Collins, Ella McKevitt, Rosie the Fearless, Rosalie Galvin and Extreme Dance Company, this is going to be a night packed with entertainment.
