On the hottest day ever recorded in the UK, Southampton Music Hub rock bands braved the sun and soaring temperatures to entertain the students at Bitterne Park Secondary at their "Big Picnic". With a stage and a very enthusiastic young crowd the event had a real festival feel to it. Both bands rose to the occasion and as always gave fantastic performances.
In rather cooler temperatures three days later the Southampton Youth Orchestra gave their "Uprising" Concert. Performing as always to a very high standard they received a standing ovation after a very moving performance of Shostakovich's 5th Symphony which brought some members of the audience to tears.
For the final event of the year 35 young musicians from Southampton and beyond came together for the Supersonic Summer School in partnership with C. Working over three days the young players put together a wonderful programme of classical and popular favourites. These players had never played together before and for many this was their first experience of playing in an orchestra.
