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Participating in music can be lots of fun, help to relieve stress, and improve your well-being. If you're looking for a music group to take part in look no further! Whether you want to watch a concert or get more actively involved simply click on the name of the groups below to find out more about them.
Alnwick Music Society
Alnwick
Arranges Programme of concerts (at least 6 per year) by professional artists.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Arranges Programme of concerts (at least 6 per year) by professional artists.
Alex Murchie is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Bishop Auckland Music Society
Bishop Auckland
As part of its commitment to make live music available in the Wear Valley area at affordable prices the Society provides a platform for up-and-coming players as well as established artists of international renown.
As part of its commitment to make live music available in the Wear Valley area at affordable prices the Society provides a platform for up-and-coming players as well as established artists of international renown.
Labels: Bishop Auckland, full, Promoting
Darlington Music Society
Darlington
Bringing the finest music and world class musicians to Darlington for live perfomances at very reasonable prices.
Bringing the finest music and world class musicians to Darlington for live perfomances at very reasonable prices.
Labels: Darlington, full, NS, Promoting
Durham Young Musicians
Durham
Durham Young Musicians (DYM) is a society open to all with an interest in music, including parents, teachers and young people of all ages. It aims to foster in young musicians achievement and excellence in musical performance.
We have an exciting programme of events during the year ranging from informal matinee concerts to piano Master Classes by internationally known artists. These events are held at a number of venues in and around Durham City and give opportunities for young people at all levels to perform in public and thereby to gain experience and confidence.
For more details of events or to find out more about DYM please contact Ian Rudd (Hon Secretary) via email: ihrudd@googlemail.com or by telephone at 0191 384 4002.
Durham Young Musicians (DYM) is a society open to all with an interest in music, including parents, teachers and young people of all ages. It aims to foster in young musicians achievement and excellence in musical performance.
We have an exciting programme of events during the year ranging from informal matinee concerts to piano Master Classes by internationally known artists. These events are held at a number of venues in and around Durham City and give opportunities for young people at all levels to perform in public and thereby to gain experience and confidence.
For more details of events or to find out more about DYM please contact Ian Rudd (Hon Secretary) via email: ihrudd@googlemail.com or by telephone at 0191 384 4002.
Hexham and District Music Society
Hexham
Hexham and District Music Society was founded to bring chamber music of the highest quality to Hexham. Our subscription series has seven concerts between October and April and we have over one hundred members. Concerts take place in Queens Hall Arts.
Contact: Diana Dickinson, email: di-colin@ukonline.co.uk, tel: 01434 682337
Hexham and District Music Society was founded to bring chamber music of the highest quality to Hexham. Our subscription series has seven concerts between October and April and we have over one hundred members. Concerts take place in Queens Hall Arts.
Contact: Diana Dickinson, email: di-colin@ukonline.co.uk, tel: 01434 682337
Morpeth Music Society
Morpeth
Morpeth Music Society was founded in 1944. Six concerts are arranged, at monthly intervals, between October and March each year.
Morpeth Music Society was founded in 1944. Six concerts are arranged, at monthly intervals, between October and March each year.
On average there are 90 to 100 annual subscription members who will pay this season just £48 for the six concerts. Door sales and single ticket purchases are very important to the society, often increasing the audience by 30%.
The Society is a registered charity and it receives funding each year from charitable trusts, local organisations and the Town Council. However, our volunteer fundraisers work hard to maintain this income.
The concerts are taking place this season in the Methodist Centre, Howard Road, Morpeth. This is a large venue with seating for approximately 200. Soft drinks are available in the interval: an opportunity to meet up with friends and exchange news.
Promoting the season starts early; in January the audience are given a leaflet outlining details of the following season's concerts. This is followed, in late spring, by a second flyer with artists photographs and programmes then in August our brochure with subscription application forms becomes available, as does our poster campaign. The website is updated in August and can be found at the link below.
The society assists the young musicians in the town by funding a masterclass (last year with the Coull Quartet) each season. We also give a number of free concert tickets to local schools, made possible by members' donations. Lastly, Morpeth Music Society awards a scholarship each year to a music student from a local school: the Eileen Bowler Scholarship. In memory of Eileen who left a bequest in her will for this purpose.
Having seen an idea in the Making Music magazine from another Society we decided to issue a newsletter in June each year to update and inform our members of events; only time will tell if this is useful. We are always looking to improve and if possible to move forward.
Music in the Minster
Sunderland
Music in the Minster is a brand new cultural organisation. We get everyone - amateurs & professionals, people of all abilities - involved in opera and related music theatre in Sunderland.
Music in the Minster has loads to offer your creative side. Whether you're passionate about singing, acting, costumes, stagecraft or just watching a great show, there are lots of ways to get involved.
Life is better with music.
Music in the Minster is a brand new cultural organisation. We get everyone - amateurs & professionals, people of all abilities - involved in opera and related music theatre in Sunderland.
Music in the Minster has loads to offer your creative side. Whether you're passionate about singing, acting, costumes, stagecraft or just watching a great show, there are lots of ways to get involved.
Life is better with music.
Labels: full, Promoting, Sunderland, Youth
Newcastle upon Tyne Chamber Music Society
Newcastle upon Tyne
Jonathan Scott is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Jonathan Scott is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Labels: full, Newcastle upon Tyne, Promoting, RC
North East Melody Club
Gateshead
North East Melody Club supports the advancement of musical education through the encouragement and promotion of the composition and performance of new music, particularly by the provision of workshops and other facilities to enable individuals to develop their musical talent, with a view to promoting social inclusion among people from diverse cultures.
For more information contact:
Ballas, 57 Cheviot Green, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9AW
ballasdafrique@yahoo.co.uk, 07878 920966
North East Melody Club is led by Ballas de l'Afrique. Originally from Cameroon, singer-songwriter Ballas has settled in Gateshead where he lives with his family; though his heart and mind are never far away from his homeland.
Concerned about the problems facing his fellow countrymen and women, Ballas is more than aware of the sacrifices and loss experienced by African people who've had to flee their homes, seeking sanctuary in Europe.
Ballas is a pioneer of the new African diaspora settling in the north of England. He aims to engage audiences with his powerful lyrics, aiming to raise awareness and change attitudes towards his long suffering homeland. He recently renamed himself "Le Ballas d'Afrique" (Ballas of Africa).
With the support of local music producer (and kindred spirit) Giress M'badinga, Ballas has recorded his UK debut CD. 'No More', on Igarka Music, Newcastle's first African record label.
Read more about Ballas on the BBC's website here.
North East Melody Club supports the advancement of musical education through the encouragement and promotion of the composition and performance of new music, particularly by the provision of workshops and other facilities to enable individuals to develop their musical talent, with a view to promoting social inclusion among people from diverse cultures.
For more information contact:
Ballas, 57 Cheviot Green, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9AW
ballasdafrique@yahoo.co.uk, 07878 920966
North East Melody Club is led by Ballas de l'Afrique. Originally from Cameroon, singer-songwriter Ballas has settled in Gateshead where he lives with his family; though his heart and mind are never far away from his homeland.
Concerned about the problems facing his fellow countrymen and women, Ballas is more than aware of the sacrifices and loss experienced by African people who've had to flee their homes, seeking sanctuary in Europe.
Ballas is a pioneer of the new African diaspora settling in the north of England. He aims to engage audiences with his powerful lyrics, aiming to raise awareness and change attitudes towards his long suffering homeland. He recently renamed himself "Le Ballas d'Afrique" (Ballas of Africa).
With the support of local music producer (and kindred spirit) Giress M'badinga, Ballas has recorded his UK debut CD. 'No More', on Igarka Music, Newcastle's first African record label.
Read more about Ballas on the BBC's website here.
Northern Chords
North East
North East Chamber Music Festival.
Visit the website to find details of concerts and events during the festival weekend.
North East Chamber Music Festival.
Visit the website to find details of concerts and events during the festival weekend.
Labels: Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Promoting, RC
Norton Music Festival
Norton, Stockton-on-Tees
Mainly (but not exclusively) classical music festival in September each year, with concerts in and around Stockton.
Mainly (but not exclusively) classical music festival in September each year, with concerts in and around Stockton.
Labels: billingham, Middlesbrough, Promoting, Stockton
Sunderland Pianoforte Society
Sunderland
Jonathan Scott is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Jonathan Scott is the visitor for this group from the Making Music: North East Regional Committee.
Labels: full, JS, Promoting, Sunderland
Teesside Music Society
Middlesbrough, Stockton
The Teesside Music Society organises a winter series of 7 high calibre chamber music concerts, both instrumental and voice, by visiting professional ensembles.
The Teesside Music Society organises a winter series of 7 high calibre chamber music concerts, both instrumental and voice, by visiting professional ensembles.
Labels: full, Middlesbrough, Promoting, Stockton
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Making Music: North East is the regional branch (covering County Durham, Northumberland, Teesside and Tyne & Wear) of Making Music, a national federation of music societies representing and supporting amateur and semi-professional music groups of all genres throughout the UK.
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