Brassroots performing at Music in the City 2016

On Saturday 7 October 2017, Southampton Music Hub will host an afternoon of music in Guildhall Square as part of this year's Music in the City festival. Performances from Southampton Music Hub ensembles and friends will be accompanied by a performance of 'Singing in the City' from the We're All Here From Around The World song book: a celebration of southampton's diverse musical cultures.

Matt Brombley, Interim Manager for Southampton Music Hub says:
"Music in the City is an incredible annual event which celebrates the contribution people of all ages and backgrounds make to the musical life of our city. It's great that Southampton Music Hub and friends can be part of the festival again this year, with our children and young people getting the chance to give back to the their community through music."

Southampton Music Hub's city youth ensembles start rehearsals again this week, in preparation for an exciting year ahead. With over 400 returning members joined by more than 60 new members this year, the programme of rehearsals and concerts in the community will inspire Southampton's talented young musicians to work together, performing a challenging musical programme for their city.

Zoe Hunting, Ensembles Manager for Southampton Music Hub says:
"We're delighted to welcome new and returning members to our 20 city ensembles. Performing music together helps our children and young people to develop essential musical skills, build long lasting friendships, and give back to their community. We're particularly excited that this year that we have three new ensembles starting, giving young musicians new ways to find a way into performing music with others."

As the new school year starts, Southampton Music Hub is working in schools and across the community to deliver its ambitious programme of life-changing music for the year ahead. Through first access, instrumental and vocal tuition and city ensembles, every child has the opportunity to perform and progress. Through the Stadium Tour, every child will have access to inspiring and inclusive music experiences, with world class musicians touring around the city's schools. Everybody Sing will help everyone to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of singing . The Family Music Programme — including Family Singing and a new Family Rock Jam, along with the return of the Family Orchestra — will help all families share the life-changing power of making music together.