Charity Musical Evening in Remembrance of Gemma McGungle

Gemma McGungle (Gemma Goff)

12 May 1987 - 25 June 2025

On 25th June 2025 we lost one of our own, far too soon.

Gemma McGungle joined 18 St John Street Chambers as a pupil in 2011. She went on to build a successful practice in personal injury, clinical negligence and costs, while also spending a period with our friends in the Costs Department at Irwin Mitchell.

Gemma was a force of nature who filled a room with life and laughter. She was a brilliant barrister, a fierce personality, and a loyal friend, cherished by all who were lucky enough to have met her. She is sorely missed by all at 18 St John Street Chambers and the wider Manchester Legal and Costs Law Community.

With the blessing of Gemma’s husband Simon, and her mum Kay, we are coming together on 24th April 2026 to remember and celebrate a remarkable woman by hosting a charity evening of music at the legendary Night & Day Café in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Through live bands with loud guitars, and tapping into the unmistakable energy of a Manchester institution, this no-frills, music-forward memorial gig is a tribute to a life lived boldly and joyfully.

Music, memories, and community — exactly the kind of night Gemma would have loved.

Friday 24 April, from 7pm

@ Night & Day Café,

Oldham St, Manchester

For more information about this event, please email: marketing@18sjs.com

*please note, a Night & Day 'Club Night' follows this event at 11pm - all those in attendance are welcome to stay on

About 'Cardiac Risk in the Young' (C-R-Y) Charity: Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. Since its formation in 1995, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD). CRY supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and offers bereavement support to families affected by YSCD. CRY promotes and develops heart screening programmes and funds medical research. CRY publishes and distributes medical information written by leading cardiologists for the general public. CRY funds specialist referral, screening and cardiac pathology services at leading UK hospitals.

About the bands:

Shenanigans are a versatile acoustic duo who will be bringing their own style to a generous helping of Mancunian and British musical history.

Junk are an up and coming four piece 'nu-gaze' band who have had airtime on BBC Radio 1 and 6. Future shows include a slot at Sheffield's Tramlines festival. IG: @junkbanduk