18th January 2008- North Cheshire Centre for the National Trust. Private event.

5th April 2008 - St Nicholas Priory, Exeter. After an extensive renovation project, the 900 year old Priory will be re-opening to visitors at the beginning of April. The refurbishment has returned the Priory to it's heyday of 1600 and Piva will be playing for visitors on the first opening day. For further information visit www.exeter.gov.uk

11th - 10th May 2008- Terrific Tudors day at Dunham Massey. Performances throughout the day as part of the popular Terrific Tudors weekend at this fantastic National Trust estate. There will be plenty of other attractions to see during the day as well as Piva so come along and be entertained. Click this link for details on the Dunham Massey Hall Web Site.

18th May 2008 - "Meet the Music Makers" at Haddon Hall, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire. Piva will be presenting a series of shows throughout the day about how musical instruments were made and played in the time of Henry and Elizabeth. They will take you back to the workshop of a 16th century instrument maker and will explain how woodwind instruments were made. Together with playing music, talking about musicians, their instruments and their lives, this is a fascinating show in a wonderful historic setting. More details from Haddon Hall on 01629 812855 or at www.haddonhall.co.uk

21st May 2008- Leicester Early Music Festival - St Mary De Castro Church, Leicester. We are delighted to be returning to the Leicester Early Music Festival. Details of this concert will be posted as they become available or check the festival web site at www.earlymusicleicester.co.uk

24th May 2008 - Leek Arts Festival, Staffordshire. "The Italian Connection " playing popular dance music and ballads from late 16th Century Italy and England. Returning to this popular Arts Festival for the third time, Piva will be giving a full length concert in the wonderful Pre-Raphaelite church of All Saints, Compton, Leek. 7.30pm. For tickets and information, contact Eric or Jane on 01538 386867.

21st June - "Midsummer Magic" Staircase House, Stockport. Celebrating the Summer Solstice, Piva will be providing the music at this fun day for all the family. More details from The Staircase House on 0161 480 1460 or visit www.staircasehouse.org.uk/

28th June - Strawberry Moon Festival, Tittesworth Water, Leek. Piva will be playing at this major Summer arts and crafts festival, situated by the side of picturesque Tittesworth Water. Further details from www.reapweb.org.uk/projects-smf.html

29th June 2008 - Acton Court, Iron Acton, Near Bristol - One of the finest examples of a Tudor house in England. Piva will be entertaining visitors throughout the day for a charity event. Contact www.actoncourt.com for further details.

19th and 20th July 2008 - Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire. Playing throughout the day at this fine example of 16th century timber framed house. Contact 01260 272018 or click this link for details on the National Trust Web Site.

27th July 2008 - Acton Court, Iron Acton, Near Bristol. "Meet the Music Makers" Piva will be presenting a series of shows throughout the day playing music, talking about the instrument makers and musicians of the Tudor period. Acton Court is believed to be the most 'original' Tudor house in Britain. Contact www.actoncourt.com for further details.

15th August - Worcester Early Music Festival -
Workshop: "Meet the Music Makers": - How were musical instruments made and played in the time of Henry & Elizabeth? A workshop suitable for all the family. St Swithun's Church, Worcester. 5.30 - 6.30pm.
Concert: "The Italian Connection ": - playing popular dance music and ballads from late 16th Century Italy and England. St Swithun's Church, Worcester. 7.30pm.
For full details of these two events, visit the Festival website at www.earlymusica.permutation.com/worcester_earlymusicweekend.htm or telephone 01386 859648.

6th and 7th September 2008 - "Meet the Music Makers" at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire. Come and meet with members of Piva as they present a series of shows playing music, talking about the musicians and their instruments and the life and times of the Tudor period. Shows throughout the day at this fine example of 16th century timber framed house. Contact 01260 272018 or click this link for details on the National Trust Web Site.

15th September 2008 - Little Moreton Hall - Piva will be helping to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Hall belonging to the National Trust. (Private event)

14th September 2008 - Haddon Hall, Nr Bakewell, Derbyshire. Entertaining visitors throughout the day at this historic house. More details from Haddon Hall on 01629 812855 www.haddonhall.co.uk

3rd October - Torre Abbey, Torbay, Devon. A concert as part of a fundraising initiative for the Friends of Torre Abbey. Further details can be obtained from 01803 607672 and www.torre-abbey.org.uk/

8th October - Keele Concerts Society. As well as playing, members of the group will be talking about their work in researching and making historical woodwind instruments. Tel 01782 714897 or visit www.earlymusicwm.org.uk/members/keele/keele.html

13th and 14th December 2008 - Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire. Playing throughout the day at this fine example of 16th century timber framed house. Our Christmas weekend at Little Moreton Hall has become an institution not to be missed. Contact 01260 272018 or click this link for details on the National Trust Web Site.