Kes: Live Soundtrack & Alumni Gathering with John Cameron (m.1962)

Kes: Live Soundtrack & Alumni Gathering with John Cameron (m.1962)
Sunday 19 July 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall, London

Join fellow Corpuscles for a special gathering with acclaimed composer and alumnus John Cameron (m.1962) ahead of Kes: Live Soundtrack at the Royal Festival Hall.

John - celebrated for his work across film, television and musical theatre - wrote the original score for Kes, Ken Loach’s landmark 1969 coming‑of‑age film.

Kes: Live Soundtrack
Part of the Rough Trade 50 weekend, this special screening revisits the story of Billy, a Yorkshire schoolboy whose life is transformed when he begins training a kestrel. The film’s emotional power is heightened by the live orchestral performance of John Cameron’s evocative score.

Book tickets for the screening directly through the Royal Festival Hall website. Buy tickets for Kes: Live Soundtrack

Alumni Gathering with John Cameron (m.1962)
Before the performance, Corpus alumni are invited to an informal gathering with John in the Royal Festival Hall foyer from 3.30pm-4pm. This is a rare opportunity to meet one of the UK’s most distinguished composers and hear about his creative journey.

If you plan to attend the gathering, please let us know at development@corpus.cam.ac.uk.