Groove Syndicate will be performing at Bitterne Park Big Picnic, this will take place on the School Playing Grounds.

Parking: Available on local streets.

Southampton Youth Wind Band have been invited to perform at the prestigious Music for Youth National Festival!

The festival will be taking place on Saturday 11 July 2026 at Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

The Music for Youth National Festival 2026 brings thousands of talented young musicians to Birmingham for three unforgettable days of live performances, inspiring workshops and creative experiences. From powerful orchestras and uplifting choirs to jazz bands, ensembles and bold new music makers, the festival showcases the incredible diversity and talent of young people from across the UK.

Find out more about the festival, including the full program and how to buy tickets via the button below.

Tickets:

Standard: £21.00 (inc. £4.00 cmsn)

Aged 60+:  @ £15.00

Child Under 16:  @ £15.00

Nimbus Access Visitor:  @ £15.00

Nimbus Companion - If eligible, applies in basket:  @ £15.00

Nimbus Wheelchair User :  @ £15.00

Child aged under 5:  @ £0.00

Young Musicians Monthly Open Mic Night at The Stage Door!

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians (under 18) to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Where is it:

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

2026 Session Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

TUesday 3rd February

Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 14th April

Tuesday 5th May

Tuesday 2nd June

Tuesday 7th July

How to take part:

For Under 18s!

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form using the button below.

Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform.

You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night!

Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via button below.

Please note:

• Anyone in school year 11 or below will need to be chaperoned either by a parent/guardian or by a teacher if attending with a school group. 

• Performers are asked to use family friendly lyrics, but we can’t promise this is always followed. If you have any concerns about this, please speak to a member of the team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna at anna@siowmusic.org

Join the Isle of Wight Symphony Youth Symphony Orchestra

Have you played an instrument for at least six months? Why not join!

When: Wednesday 6 - 7pm
Where: Liff Ryde
Sessions are free.

If you are interested, please email maya.szaloki@iwso.co.uk

These events are not run by SIOW Music, but are recommendations of events from our Partners.

Gig Night is returning with a Summer Showcase and Fundraiser event at St Albans Church!

There will be Food, raffle prizes, guitar auction & 12+ bands!
Our youth ensemble’s Groove Syndicate & Groove Merchant will be performing as part of the line-up.

All proceeds will go to towards the Gignight.org.uk charity.

Doors will open at 6.30pm, with the gig starting at 7pm.

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.

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: £12 adults (£15 with beverage), £2.50 young people available via the button below.

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

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

Southampton Youth Brass Band will be performing at St Cross Fete!

St Cross Fete is a traditional Summer Fete in the beautiful grounds of the medieval Hospital of Saint Cross.

Southampton Youth Brass Band will perform 3 x 20 minute slots during the 2-5pm timeslot.

Tickets: Adults £3, Children Free (this is payable on the door)

Funds raised are for the church at St Cross, Winchester Bereavement Group, Winchester Young Carers and Winchester Hospice.

Parking: Ample free car parking available on site.

Join the Isle of Wight Symphony Youth Symphony Orchestra

Have you played an instrument for at least six months? Why not join!

When: Wednesday 6 - 7pm
Where: Liff Ryde
Sessions are free.

If you are interested, please email maya.szaloki@iwso.co.uk

These events are not run by SIOW Music, but are recommendations of events from our Partners.

As part of our commitment to youth voice, we are running creative youth consultation sessions

These creative consultations open to anyone up to the age of 18 interested in music.

Anyone attending is invited to bring along friends. We'll use the time to do a fun activity and discuss music: from genre-preferences to career goals. 

All sessions will take place at our space in Mayflower Studios (142 Above Bar St, SO14 7BL) with lots of snacks! This is a great opportunity to take part in a fun and free creative activity, and visit our recording space. 

24/06/26 -  Podcast recording

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at hosting a podcast? Or just being a guest? However you feel, we want to invite you to create your own podcast episode! We'd like your podcast to be themed around music as a career but the rest is up to you, in return you'll be sent the final episode fully edited. 

03/06/26 - Puppet-making session

If any of this is of interest to you please sign up via the button below or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster. Come along to as many sessions as you'd like! 

Join the Isle of Wight Symphony Youth Symphony Orchestra

Have you played an instrument for at least six months? Why not join!

When: Wednesday 6 - 7pm
Where: Liff Ryde
Sessions are free.

If you are interested, please email maya.szaloki@iwso.co.uk

These events are not run by SIOW Music, but are recommendations of events from our Partners.

Join us again for our junior prom event on the bowling green at Carisbrooke Castle! 

Bring your students along for an opportunity to perform on the green with fantastic visibility for parents, friends and families to come along and watch on the raised areas around the green and bring a picnic.  This year this event will be solely focused on singing and our theme in 2026 will focus on local stories, myths & legends as part of our Songs of Place project. 

A songbook including stories, myths and legends from the Island collected from young people will be produced by the music hub and workshops will also be available to support this.  As always we will run a site visit and meeting prior to the event to discuss logistics with teachers which will take place in early May from  4pm - 5pm at the castle as a twilight meeting.  In the case of inclement weather we will also have a reserve date. 

Sign up form coming soon.

Approximate timings:

4pm - 4.30pm School ensembles/groups arrive ,

4.30pm - 5pm Sound checks ,

5.30pm - 7pm Concert 

As part of our commitment to youth voice, we are running creative youth consultation sessions

These creative consultations open to anyone up to the age of 18 interested in music.

Anyone attending is invited to bring along friends. We'll use the time to do a fun activity and discuss music: from genre-preferences to career goals. 

All sessions will take place at our space in Mayflower Studios (142 Above Bar St, SO14 7BL) with lots of snacks! This is a great opportunity to take part in a fun and free creative activity, and visit our recording space. 

03/06/03 - Puppet-making session.

Could you create Sockbrina Carpenter, Jimi Handrix, or Elphaba's friend Soq? During this session, we'll teach you to build a sock puppet and ask that you build a music figure that's relevant to you - perhaps a musician, a singer-songwriter, a character from a musical or someone else? I look forward to finding out who you create and why!

24/06/24 -  Podcast recording.

If any of this is of interest to you please sign up via the button below or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster. Come along to as many sessions as you'd like! 

Join the Isle of Wight Symphony Youth Symphony Orchestra

Have you played an instrument for at least six months? Why not join!

When: Wednesday 6 - 7pm
Where: Liff Ryde
Sessions are free.

If you are interested, please email maya.szaloki@iwso.co.uk

These events are not run by SIOW Music, but are recommendations of events from our Partners.

Young Musicians Monthly Open Mic Night at The Stage Door!

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians (under 18) to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Where is it:

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

2026 Session Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

Tuesday 3rd February

Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 14th April

Tuesday 5th May

Tuesday 2nd June

Tuesday 7th July

How to take part:

For Under 18s!

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form using the button below.

Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform.

You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night!

Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via button below.

Please note:

• Anyone in school year 11 or below will need to be chaperoned either by a parent/guardian or by a teacher if attending with a school group. 

• Performers are asked to use family friendly lyrics, but we can’t promise this is always followed. If you have any concerns about this, please speak to a member of the team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna at anna@siowmusic.org

This night will also feature special guests Studio Band!

Young Musicians Monthly Open Mic Night at The Stage Door!

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians (under 18) to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Where is it:

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

2026 Session Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

Tuesday 3rd February

Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 14th April

Tuesday 5th May

Tuesday 2nd June

Tuesday 7th July

How to take part:

For Under 18s!

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form using the button below.

Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform.

You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night!

Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via button below.

Please note:

• Anyone in school year 11 or below will need to be chaperoned either by a parent/guardian or by a teacher if attending with a school group. 

• Performers are asked to use family friendly lyrics, but we can’t promise this is always followed. If you have any concerns about this, please speak to a member of the team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna at anna@siowmusic.org

Young Musicians Monthly Open Mic Night at The Stage Door!

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians (under 18) to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Where is it:

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

2026 Session Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

TUesday 3rd February

Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 14th April

Tuesday 5th May

Tuesday 2nd June

Tuesday 7th July

How to take part:

For Under 18s!

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form using the button or QR code below.

Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform.

You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night!

Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via button below.

Please note:

• Anyone in school year 11 or below will need to be chaperoned either by a parent/guardian or by a teacher if attending with a school group. 

• Performers are asked to use family friendly lyrics, but we can’t promise this is always followed. If you have any concerns about this, please speak to a member of the team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna at anna@siowmusic.org

SIOW Music presents Southampton Youth Orchestra: Musical Portraits.

Two of our own talented students make their solo debuts with 'Danse Macabre' and the ever-popular 2nd movement of Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto. The first half is completed by Coleridge-Taylor's 'Song of Hiawatha Overture' - largely forgotten today, but held in high regard early last century by composers including Stanford, Parry and Elgar.

Finishing the concert will be Mussorgsky's monumental 'Pictures at an Exhibition'

Parking: Available on site.

Photos: Please do not take photos or videos.

Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £8, Under 18s £1

Tickets are available to purchase from Thornden Hall via the button below.

Come and celebrate Medina Marching Band’s 50th Anniversary at their spring concert this March!

Medina Marching Band IW is a community of music enthusiasts that takes great pride in being an inclusive enjoyable marching band. We believe in warmly welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities, starting from as young as 8 years old, and them with a secure and supportive environment to thrive.

Tickets: £10 per person. To book, contact: 07837792518 or via Medina Marching Band website.

Monty’s Community Hub in Sholing are delivering a Wellbeing Music Workshop for young people aged 11–18 on Saturday 21st March 2026, 1pm–4pm.

The session is part of Sara’s (Girls Make Music Facilitator) new creative wellbeing practice How To Hear Yourself, which uses music, sound and creative exploration to help young people build confidence, express themselves, and connect with their emotions in a supportive environment.

During the workshop participants will have the opportunity to:

• Explore sounds and samples through listening activities

• Experiment with instruments, voice and recording

• Create their own tracks or soundscapes using accessible music software

• Collaborate with others and try out creative ideas in a relaxed setting

No previous musical experience is required. The workshop is designed to be very accessible with a low barrier to entry, and focuses on creativity, curiosity and self-expression rather than technical ability. Participants are welcome to bring any instruments if they wish.

 Location: Monty’s Community Hub, Sholing
 Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
 Time: 1pm – 4pm (lunch included – pizza)
 Ages: 11–18

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

The link to sign up is here: https://forms.gle/XkvSiMD7F3oiUyt1A

Step into a world of magic, music, and pure Disney wonder as Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia proudly present A Disney Spectacular — an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the most cherished melodies ever written.

Join us as our talented young musicians bring iconic Disney moments to life, including other spellbinding drama of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, the timeless and heartfelt harmonies of Beauty and the Beast and the unforgettable tunes of Mary Poppins.

Perfect for families, Disney fans, and music lovers alike, A Disney Spectacular promises an evening filled with nostalgia, excitement, and exceptional youth talent. Come be part of the magic — and let the music carry you to a place where dreams really do come true.

Parking: Available on site.

Photos: Please do not take photos or videos.

Tickets: £12 Adults, £10 Concessions, Under 18’s £2

Tickets can be purchased from Thornden Hall via the button below.

As part of our commitment to youth voice, we are running 3 sessions over the next few months.

These are creative consultations open to anyone up to the age of 18 interested in music.

Anyone attending is invited to bring along friends. We'll use the time to do a fun activity and discuss music: from genre-preferences to career goals. 

All sessions will take place at our space in Mayflower Studios (142 Above Bar St, SO14 7BL) with lots of snacks! This is a great opportunity to take part in a fun and free creative activity, and visit our recording space. 

16/03/26 -  Podcast recording.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at hosting a podcast? Or just being a guest? However you feel, we want to invite you to create your own podcast episode! We'd like your podcast to be themed around music as a career but the rest is up to you, in return you'll be sent the final episode fully edited. 

17/02/26 - Collage evening.

10/03/26 - Puppet-making session.

If any of this is of interest to you please sign up here or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster. Come along to as many sessions as you'd like! 

As part of our commitment to youth voice, we are running 3 sessions over the next few months.

These are creative consultations open to anyone up to the age of 18 interested in music.

Anyone attending is invited to bring along friends. We'll use the time to do a fun activity and discuss music: from genre-preferences to career goals. 

All sessions will take place at our space in Mayflower Studios (142 Above Bar St, SO14 7BL) with lots of snacks! This is a great opportunity to take part in a fun and free creative activity, and visit our recording space. 

10/03/26 - Puppet-making session.

Could you create Sockbrina Carpenter, Jimi Handrix, or Elphaba's friend Soq? During this session, we'll teach you to build a sock puppet and ask that you build a music figure that's relevant to you - perhaps a musician, a singer-songwriter, a character from a musical or someone else? I look forward to finding out who you create and why!

17/02/26 - Collage Evening!

16/03/26 -  Podcast recording.

If any of this is of interest to you please sign up here or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster. Come along to as many sessions as you'd like! 

Southampton and Isle of Wight Music Services proudly present our annual Windband Pyramid Concert — an exciting evening showcasing the exceptional young musicians from Airplay (Foundation Wind Band), Pulse8 (Intermediate Wind Band), Studio Band (Jazz Band), and the Southampton Youth Wind Band (Advanced Wind Band).

The programme will feature vibrant performances from each ensemble, culminating in spectacular joint items including Jai Ho and Don't Stop Me Now — a celebration of talent, energy, and the joy of music-making!

Parking: Available on site.

Photos: Please do not take photos or videos.

Tickets: Adults £12, Concessions £8, Under 18s £1

Tickets are available to purchase from Thornden Hall, please use the button below.

Studio Band will be performing at The Stage Door’s Rising Stars Open Mic Night!

Parking: Available in City Centre car parks.

Photos: Please do not take photos or videos.

Tickets: Pay what you can, available from The Stage Door on the day.

Young Musicians Monthly Open Mic Night at The Stage Door!

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians (under 18) to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Where is it:

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

2026 Session Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

TUesday 3rd February

Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 14th April

Tuesday 5th May

Tuesday 2nd June

Tuesday 7th July

How to take part:

For Under 18s!

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form using the button below.

Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform.

You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night!

Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via button below.

Please note:

• Anyone in school year 11 or below will need to be chaperoned either by a parent/guardian or by a teacher if attending with a school group. 

• Performers are asked to use family friendly lyrics, but we can’t promise this is always followed. If you have any concerns about this, please speak to a member of the team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna at anna@siowmusic.org

Groove Merchant & Groove Syndicate will be performing at Bursfest.

Their performance will start at 12pm and finish at 1.15pm.

Please note, this event is not arranged by SIOW Music or the Friends.

Parking: Available on site.

Tickets: Early bird £10 each or £18 for two, under 16’s free when accompanied by an adult

Join BSO string players for an amazing family concert in Ryde presented and interactive with community work linking to the Island’s young musicians and string players.

Where: Ryde

When: Friday 20 February at 7.00 - 8.30pm

More details TBC.

As part of our commitment to youth voice, we are running 3 sessions over the next few months.

These are creative consultations open to anyone up to the age of 18 interested in music.

Anyone attending is invited to bring along friends. We'll use the time to do a fun activity and discuss music: from genre-preferences to career goals. 

All sessions will take place at our space in Mayflower Studios (142 Above Bar St, SO14 7BL) with lots of snacks! This is a great opportunity to take part in a fun and free creative activity, and visit our recording space. 

17/02/26 - Collage evening. Come along for the chance to chill out and create a personalised collage while we chat about your music progression. There'll be snacks, music (submit song choices on the sign-up sheet) and the chance to take home your creation.

10/03/26 - Puppet-making session.

16/03/26 - Podcast Recording!

If any of this is of interest to you please sign up here or by scanning the QR code on the attached poster. Come along to as many sessions as you'd like! 

Southampton Youth Wind Band (SYWB) is the top-tier wind band of Southampton and IOW Music, whose membership consists of young musicians from Southampton and beyond. 

Under the direction of John Hanchett, SYWB are rapidly gaining the reputation of being one of the top youth wind bands in the country.

Their concert, Windows of the World, will take you on a musical journey across the globe. The programme will include two original compositions by band members Corey Wilson & Ellie Bartlett, in addition to well-known music from stage and screen, and popular wind band classics.

When is it: 7.00 - 9.00pm Monday 9 February 2026

Where is it: Studio 1 at Mayflower Studios

Photos/Video: TBC

Tickets:

Adults - £13

Seniors (60+) - £9

Students (with valid Student ID) - £9

Under 18s - £2.50

Full details of the event can be found and tickets can be purchased via the button below:

Young Musicians Monthly Open Mic Night at The Stage Door!

We are delighted to continue partnering with The Stage Door and J Fashole-Luke to host a series of open mic nights to the city for young musicians (under 18) to participate in!  Each night will feature a house band of local musicians with a wide variety of styles, genres and instruments who will host and support young people to participate. 

Where is it:

Performances will take place upstairs at The Stage Door where the alcoholic bar will be closed and we will provide backline instruments and any tech that might be required for individuals or groups to perform or play back their music. 

2026 Session Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

Tuesday 3rd February

Tuesday 3rd March

Tuesday 14th April

Tuesday 5th May

Tuesday 2nd June

Tuesday 7th July

How to take part:

For Under 18s!

Sign ups will be operated via a digital form using the button below.

Students and parents can sign up independently or teachers are welcome to sign up school groups to perform.

You will then be contacted for more information about your set or technical/support requirements by the music hub team to ensure you are ready to perform on the night!

Participants and parents are also very welcome to attend a session in advance and observe only - with no pressure to perform unless you feel ready.

Parents will need to book ‘pay what you can’ tickets to attend with their children via button below.

Please note:

• Anyone in school year 11 or below will need to be chaperoned either by a parent/guardian or by a teacher if attending with a school group. 

• Performers are asked to use family friendly lyrics, but we can’t promise this is always followed. If you have any concerns about this, please speak to a member of the team.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Anna at anna@siowmusic.org

Join South Coast Music Partnership for our annual Music Education conference.

Have a look back at 2025’s conference here: Conference 2025 — South Coast Music Partnership

More information TBC.