In 1993, two separate orchestras had offered concerts in aid of the North London Hospice and the local church, St Jude-on-the-Hill, had just launched an organ appeal.  The two were put together and the idea of Proms at St Jude’s was born.

That first year, an orchestral night, a jazz night, Finchley Children’s Music Group, an organ recital, a concert by the Chapel Choir of Highgate School and a night of Flower arranging were added