Saffron Walden concert celebrates 11-year-old songwriter

Rosie Porter wrote her song Constellations at just nine years old. Singer-songwriter Elliot Porter, who is no relation, helped bring the track to life and released it in October 2024. Young songwriter Rosie Porter (Image: Marts Arts Photography) To mark its streaming milestone, a free concert was held at Jubilee Gardens in Saffron Walden on Sunday, September 6. Martin Porter, Rosie's father, said: "What a great day with brilliant sets from Louis Stammers, Charlie Slater, the Hallelujah Handshake , Jimmy James and Rae, everyone was top of their game in the bright and hot September sunshine. Rosie Porter on stage with the musicians (Image: Marts Arts Photography) "Elliot Porter and his band wrapped up the day with a mix of his own material and a few choice cover songs before being joined on stage by Rosie and a group of front men/women of local bands from area for Constellations. "Thank you to the every one who played, helped in anyway and those who sat in the sun and listened to great music. Singer-songwriter Elliot Porter (Image: Marts Arts Photography) "I think I will be meeting up with Elliot to see if we can do this yearly." Elliot added: "It was a brilliant day of music at the Bandstand on Sunday and one of the strongest line-ups we've ever had. "Thanks to everyone who has supported this single and for turning out to celebrate with us in the sunshine. We had a great time."