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 […]
PORTSLADE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY The Music of ‘Les Six’ Presented by Paul Skinner, Society Secretary Loxdale English Centre, Locks Hill, Portslade BN41 2LA Admission £3, includes tea, coffee and cakes Information: Richard Richardson (Chairman): 01273 328722
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 April 2024 17 - Simon Carrey, piano An exciting […]
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 April 2024 19 - British-Peruvian pianist and recent graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Andrew Garrido presents a varied programme of Schubert, Liszt and more. 26 - Blue Café Duo: Harpist Magdalena Reising and guitarist Shane Hill will perform a selection of […]
Friday 19 April 1.10pm Simon Carrey (piano) 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 Imogen Ryall Ensemble Renowned vocalist Imogen Ryall is well knowns for her inimitable vocal style and ‘vocalese’ skills, which have led to her adding lyrics to many of the tunes from the back catalogue of jazz standards. Expect some twists and turns on some new tunes as well as original […]
MUSIC AND WINE AT ST. LUKE’S Rachel Fryer (piano) Music & Wine’s Musical Director and pianist Rachel Fryer will entertain with a selection of mostly early 20th century piano music inspired by jazz. Includes Gershwin, Madeleine Dring, Hengeveld, Copland, Mayerl, Guy Richardson and Tom Armstrong. St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB £8 / […]
SHOREHAM ORATORIO CHOIR Brahms – ein deutsches Requiem Performed in the composer’s own arrangement for chorus, soloists and piano duet. Hannah Savignon-Smythe – soprano; Steve Hawksley – baritone; Howard Beach and Tim Nail – piano duet. St Mary de Haura, Church Street, Shoreham-by-sea BN43 5DQ Tickets £15 (under 16s free) available from Shoreham Gallery, Brunswick […]
NEW SUSSEX OPERA ‘The Dragon of Wantley’ Comic opera by John Frederick Lampe – the smash hit of 1737. A Yorkshire legend, a send-up of Handel. The Old Market, 11A Upper Market St, Hove BN3 1AS Tickets £31–£37 (students, children £16 –£19) www.theoldmarket.com or 01273 201801 Information: www.newsussexopera.org
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 […]
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 April 2024 24 - Maurizio Baudino & Dario Vannini, […]
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 April 2024 26 - Blue Café Duo: Harpist Magdalena Reising and guitarist Shane Hill will perform a selection of music from their extensive repertoire, including popular classical and folk themes as well as jazz and Latin standards from the great American songbook. May 2024 […]
Music for Connection: String Holiday One-of-a-kind all-day workshop. String Holiday is a workshop for anyone aged 16 and over who has a little (or lots of!) experience of playing a violin, viola, or cello. We create safe space for you to explore and rekindle the joy of playing your instrument, however long it is since […]
Celebrating Shakespeare in Words and Music In the beautiful church of St Mary de Haura, actors, singers and musicians entertain with songs, sonnets, music and drama from Shakespeare and his times. Early music group Pastores Ensemble, choirs Seven Singers and Sounds and Sweet Airs, together with four actors, in a concert for all the family. […]
Music for Connection: Music and Motion Lively, supportive, and fun dementia-friendly singing and music-making monthly at Jubilee Library. Come and sing your favourite songs with us! No experience necessary. Free - funded by NHS / BHCC. Jubilee Library, Jubilee Square, Brighton, BN1 free – booking essential hello@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
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
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 1 - John Collins, organ - European organ music […]
COASTLINE HARMONY Friends & Family Evening Come along for an evening of fun, music and enjoyment. Southwick Community Church, Roman Crescent, Southwick BN42 4TY Free Tickets: email coastlineharmony@outlook.com www.coastlineharmony.co.uk
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. 3 - Pianist Oscar Gardner, winner of Springboard’s Senior Championship in 2023, […]
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