Music at Memory Matters - monthly Join us for a monthly dementia-friendly music session at Woodingdean Holy Cross Church – exploring instruments together, singing, talking about music, having fun together. Free session Church of the Holy Cross, Downsway, Woodingdean BN2 6BD Free session hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Music for Connection Beginners Strings - monthly Try out a violin, viola, or cello in our friendly group. Learn to read music or play without. Instruments provided - booking essential. Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD FREE for 50+ / donations for under-50s hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Music for Connection Improvising with Strings - monthly Group based exploration of listening, sound, non-verbal communication, curiosity and the present moment. Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD FREE for 50+ / donations for under-50s hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm Suggested minimum donations of £5 please. We have a cafe open for tea and cakes before the concert, so see you there. Concerts run by a committee of volunteers, bringing live music to the heart of Brighton for 30 years! An exceptional line up of artists playing […]
BRIGHTON AND DISTRICT ORGANISTS’ ASSOCIATION Organ Recitals at St Bart’s performed by members of the Brighton & District Organists Association Tuesdays in May, 1.10–2.00pm 14 May: Andrew Wilson (St. Mary’s, East Grinstead) 21 May: John March (Brighton) 28 May: Paul Griffiths (Dubai) St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP Admission free – retiring collection […]
Music for Connection: Tea and Jam Join us for our playful over-50s jam session, based on listening and responding: all music is made in the moment, on voices, found sounds, conventional instruments, and everything in between! Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD free – booking preferred […]
RECITAL AT ST NICHOLAS Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm) Beautiful music in the heart of the city Our popular music recitals continue, and we look forward to welcoming everyone into our wonderful building. Please check our website for up-to-date details of our planned recitals. https://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/community-sub-pages/lunchtime-concerts May 2024 15 - Trio Cavatina - A celebration of poets […]
Music for Connection: Sing and Play Lively, supportive, and fun weekly dementia-friendly singing and music-making session. No experience necessary. For people living with dementia and companions. Free - funded by NHS. Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN2 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
"FolkadeliX" St Peter’s Church West Blatchington (by the Windmill) Holmes Avenue, Hove BN3 7QY Entrance is free with donations welcome to support future concerts Refreshments provided Information: 01273 567399 / www.stpeterswestblatchington.org.uk
JAZZ AT ST ANDREWS Vasilis Xenopoulos – Nigel Price band Two giants of the UK jazz scene combine in the form of saxophonist Vasilis and tireless guitarist Nigel to combine with local musicians Chris Coull (trumpet), Nigel Thomas (bass) and Angus Bishop (drums) for an evening of stratospheric hard-bop jazz. Vasilis is one of the […]
BURGESS HILL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA From Snow White to Frozen – 101 years of Disney Orchestral concert with vocal soloist and narrator Tobias Alexander, Disney princess vocals Emily Milton and Mia Hayman-Lewis St Andrews Church, Cants Lane, Burgess Hill RH16 0LG Tickets: adult £15 (£18 on the door), student/under 18 £5, family ticket (2 adults, […]
The York Road Band perform an eclectic mix of popular music in a range of genres including jazz, folk, rock & classical 4:45 pm 1hr 15m £5.50 £5 conc.
SUSSEX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Brighton Festival Concert – ‘Musical Mayhem’ A Grand Grand Overture – Arnold The Typewriter – Anderson Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra – Britten Enigma Variations – Elgar Conductor - Mark Andrew James All Saints Church, Hove BN3 3QE Tickets £17 (£13 conc.) / £5 under 16 and NUS / £40 family […]
Elizabeth Baldey, violin & Janet Bishop, piano play English classical violin music including the much loved The Lark Ascending of Vaughan Williams 4:45 pm 1hr 15m £5.50 £5 conc.
Silver Strings Always wanted to play a stringed instrument? Then Silver Strings is for you! We are Brighton’s very own later-starter community string band: we meet weekly to play cellos, violas and violins together. Most of our players were complete beginners / returners before their first session. www.musicforconnection.co.uk/silver-strings Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD […]
BRIGHTON AND DISTRICT ORGANISTS’ ASSOCIATION Organ Recitals at St Bart’s performed by members of the Brighton & District Organists Association Tuesdays in May, 1.10–2.00pm 21 May: John March (Brighton) 28 May: Paul Griffiths (Dubai) St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP Admission free – retiring collection in aid of Brighton & District Organists Association […]
LUNCHTIME CONCERT AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm Suggested minimum donations of £5 please. We have a cafe open for tea and cakes before the concert, so see you there. Concerts run by a committee of volunteers, bringing live music to the heart of Brighton for 30 years! An exceptional line up of artists playing […]
PORTSLADE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY A Clarinet Extravaganza with Live Flourishes Presented by Jonathan Leigh, Society Member Loxdale English Centre, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA Admission £3, includes tea, coffee and cakes Information: Richard Richardson (Chairman): 01273 328722
RECITAL AT ST NICHOLAS Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm) Beautiful music in the heart of the city Our popular music recitals continue, and we look forward to welcoming everyone into our wonderful building. Please check our website for up-to-date details of our planned recitals. https://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/community-sub-pages/lunchtime-concerts May 2024 22 - Frantisek Brikcuis - Cellist Frantisek […]
Music for Connection: Sing and Play Lively, supportive, and fun weekly dementia-friendly singing and music-making session. No experience necessary. For people living with dementia and companions. Free - funded by NHS. Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN2 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Brighton Unitarian Lunchtime Concert Fridays 12.30–1.15pm Tea/coffee served from 12 noon May 2024 In May we are delighted to present a series of Showcase Concerts featuring some of the most accomplished musicians to have performed at Springboard – Brighton & Hove Performing Arts Festival. 24 - Gigi Casey (soprano) won the Springboard Dame Felicity Lott Recital […]
JAZZ AT ST ANDREWS Blues and the Abstract Truth An all-star line-up including Alan Barnes (baritone sax), Andy Panayi (alto sax), Sam Miles (tenor sax), Terry Seabrook (piano) and Pete Cater (drums) provides the backbone for this project playing music from Oliver Nelson’s seminal jazz album ‘Blues and the Abstract Truth’ and the follow-up album […]
Simon Ballard, piano, in recital - Mozart, Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Ibert, Dvorak, Hummel & Chopin 4:45 pm 1hr 10m £4.50 £4.00 conc.
Belladonna present 'Love & Longing' - songs & arias from Mozart to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Schumann , Mendelssohn 4:45 pm 1hr 5m £4.50 £4.00 conc.
Heber Opera singers sing operatic arias including music by anniversary composer Puccini 5:15 pm 1hr 15m £8 £7 conc.
Music For Connection Strings Unbarred - Monthly A supportive and inspiring place to play strings together beyond reading music. Includes listening and learning by ear, and creating music together. Minimum ability: playing a major scale Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD Monthly sessions £18.00 – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
BRIGHTON AND DISTRICT ORGANISTS’ ASSOCIATION Organ Recitals at St Bart’s performed by members of the Brighton & District Organists Association Tuesdays in May, 1.10–2.00pm 28 May: Paul Griffiths (Dubai) St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP Admission free – retiring collection in aid of Brighton & District Organists Association and St. Bartholomew’s Church Information: […]
Lunchtime concert at the Chapel Royal Tuesdays 1.10–1.55pm Suggested minimum donations of £5 please. We have a cafe open for tea and cakes before the concert, so see you there. Concerts run by a committee of volunteers, bringing live music to the heart of Brighton for 30 years! An exceptional line up of artists playing […]
RECITAL AT ST NICHOLAS Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm) Beautiful music in the heart of the city Our popular music recitals continue, and we look forward to welcoming everyone into our wonderful building. Please check our website for up-to-date details of our planned recitals. https://www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk/community-sub-pages/lunchtime-concerts May 2024 29 - Caroline Goodwin and Zhanna Kemp - Pieces […]
Music for Connection: Sing and Play Lively, supportive, and fun weekly dementia-friendly singing and music-making session. No experience necessary. For people living with dementia and companions. Free - funded by NHS. Brooke Mead Extra Care Scheme, Albion Street, Brighton, BN2 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
Brighton Unitarian Lunchtime Concert Fridays 12.30–1.15pm Tea/coffee served from 12 noon May 2024 In May we are delighted to present a series of Showcase Concerts featuring some of the most accomplished musicians to have performed at Springboard – Brighton & Hove Performing Arts Festival. 31 - Flautist Leah Hallinon performed in Springboard for many years. She […]
Francis Bamford, countertenor, vocal recital. Francis is a graduate from St. John's College, Cambridge and has sung with the Choir of King's College there 5:15 pm 1hr 10m £5.50 £5 conc.
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