The Concert Artistes Association is a UK theatre artists benevolent association founded in 1897. Presidents of the association included

Arthur Askey Arthur Bowden Askey, (6 June 1900 – 16 November 1982) was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature (5' 2", 1.58 m) and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation ...

, Thorpe Bates,

Elsie and Doris Waters Florence Elsie Waters (19 August 1893–14 June 1990) and her sister Doris Ethel Waters (20 December 1899–18 August 1978) were English comic actresses and singers who performed as a double act. They are remembered for creating the c ...

, Norman Long, husband and wife act Nan Kenway and Douglas Young, and

Suzette Tarri Ada Barbara Harriett Tarry (2 January 1881 – 10 October 1955), known by her stage name Suzette Tarri, was an English comedian and singer, popular on radio as well as on stage in the 1930s and 1940s. Biography She was born in Hoxton, London ...

."The Stage" guide 1946- Page 14 "CONCERT ARTISTES' ASSOCIATION (Administering the Concert Artistes' Benevolent Fund) FOUNDED 1897 PRESIDENT SUZETTE TARRI PAST PRESIDENTS include Arthur Askey Thorpe Bates Elsie and Doris Waters Norman Long Nan ..." Association headquarters are in London.

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Official website
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