Step into the wonderful world of opera and classical music with WNO through this free and inspiring Schools Concert which offers an live orchestra experience designed to support the National Curriculum. 

Aimed to inspire and increase love of music and creativity, students will be encouraged to use their voices to sing in different ranges, dynamics, clap rhythms, stamp along to different time signatures and develop an understanding of the history of music in a relaxed setting. 

Please contact schools@mayflower.org.uk for more information.

Southampton and IOW Music are proud to partner with the Gig Night Charity, providing young artists with a regular platform to perform and develop their music and confidence.

Gig Night is a charity providing a grass-roots youth music project in Southampton to create or join a band, perform as a solo artist, learn song-writing techniques and develop other skills required to deliver a live performance.

Gig Night performers apply for a performance slot via a google form. They are awarded a slot based on live experience, material and musicianship.

Gig night runs monthly at the Old Chemist engaging young musicians from all over Southampton.

Please see gignight.org.uk for further details.

Performing slots are open to any young person in years 7-13.

Parking: available in local side streets.

Tickets:  £7 adults & under 18’s £2.50.

The events are free for all young people who contribute to the night.

Tickets can be purchased on the Gig Night website. via the button below.

This is not an event organised by SIOW Music or the Friends.

The University of Southampton Voices present a sparkling Christmas concert. The Bells of Paradise is a collection of carols and Christmas songs from around the world and through the ages.

Harvey Brough, Professor of Music, arranges and directs a seasonal celebration. The 70-strong USV choir is made up from staff members and students from the University of Southampton, together with singers from the city.

For this performance, USV are joined by children’s choirs from local schools, organised and supported by Southampton & Isle of Wight Music. They are accompanied by soloist Faith Waddell, pianist Liam Dunachie, harpist Hugh Webb, and the Julian Poore brass quartet.

Festive refreshments will be available for purchase from the Turner Sims bar.

Tickets:

• Band A: £20 (£18 Friends)

• Band B: £18 (£16.20 Friends)

• Band C: £10 (£9 Friends)

• Students and Under 18s: £8 (Bands B and C)

• Schools: £7.50 per ticket (Bands B and C)

*Ticket prices vary by seating location

Tickets can be booked via the Turner Sims website.

Free informal performance by Southampton University Symphony Orchestra at Turner Sims on Wednesday 4th December at 7pm.

Southampton University Symphony Orchestra and Turner Sims would like to invite you to a free performance featuring Leonard Bernstein's thrilling ‘Symphonic Dances from West Side Story’!

Featuring songs and dances from Bernstein's hit musical West Side Story, which has recently seen a brand new film remake. Though you don't need to know the musical to be able to enjoy the wonderful music! This performance is perfect for local families with children up to 15 and is an ideal opportunity for young people learning an instrument, who are interested in learning an instrument, or anyone looking for a fun evening out! We’re aiming to introduce as many young people to the amazing world of orchestral music as we can!

This informal performance will be on Wednesday 4th December at 7pm at Turner Sims, the music venue at University of Southampton Highfield Campus, and will last about an hour.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking: Free parking is available in all University car parks after 5pm on weekdays. Details for other modes of transport can be found on the Turner Sims website.

Tickets: To book please visit the Turner Sims website (turnersims.co.uk), phone the box office (023 8059 5151), or scan the QR code on the concert letter.

Before you are able to view available seats and book, you will need to enter the promo code: SUSOFAMILY

Southampton and IOW Music are proud to partner with the Gig Night Charity, providing young artists with a regular platform to perform and develop their music and confidence.

Gig night runs monthly at the Old Chemist engaging young musicians from all over Southampton. SIOW Groove Bands, Groove Merchant and Groove Syndicate, feature in the lineup.

Age Range: 11 - 18

Parking: available in local side streets.

Tickets:  £5 adults & under 18’s £2.50   - available via eventbrite using the button below.

This is not an event organised by SIOW Music or the Friends.

Join us for a concert of family friendly music, with BSO and local young musicians from the Isle of Wight.

Come and join 14 BSO musicians, a young Isle of Wight string group, and someone to guide you through the music – this relaxed performance is perfect for young audiences going to a concert for the first time.  The afternoon will involve some listening, some participatory elements, and you’ll be sure to experience a mixture of styles – from Bjork to Moana, as well as relaxing classics. Designed with families in mind, let the music take you from forests to oceans and explore the curious creatures of the natural world. Do join us for this adventurous afternoon!

Music includes:

Mancini - Baby Elephant Walk

Elgar - The Wild Bears

Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending

Grace Williams - Sea Sketches

Bjork - Crystalline

Miranda - You’re Welcome (from Moana)

Tickets: £5 Available in advance from: BSO 01202 669925 or online via the button below.

This free and inspiring Schools Concert offers a live orchestral experience for Key Stage 2 students and is designed to support the National Music Curriculum in Wales and England.

Aimed to inspire and increase love of music and creativity, students will be encouraged to use their voices to sing in different ranges and dynamics, clap rhythms, stamp along to different time signatures and develop an understanding of the history of music.

Fun, lively and engaging, expect popular hits and less familiar pieces from opera, film, and television, brought to life by the world class WNO Orchestra and a group of sensational soloists. The perfect opportunity to hear and enjoy live music, up close and personal, in a relaxed setting.

Alongside presenter Ruth Rosales and conductor Olivia Clarke, the music is brought to life by the world class WNO Orchestra, and a group of sensational opera singers. 

There will be plenty of opportunity for everyone to interact with the music, from dancing and clapping to singing along – all while learning about dynamics, rhythm, speed and of course, the instruments that make up an Orchestra.

This concert is only available to school group bookings.

Contact MAST Mayflower Studios to book here.

Find out more here.