Events

Humber Taiko are holding a charity fundraiser at the end of term! Our Grimsby groups will be performing alongside some other musical guests to raise money for Whizz-Kidz on Monday 15th July, 6pm at the Whitgift Theatre in Grimsby. Tickets are just £3! Message us to reserve your tickets or email via info@humbertaiko.org. Our co-founder & director Emma Middleton will […]

Termly music leaders meeting for all KS1 and KS3 music leads in schools and academies. A chance for teachers to share ideas and good practice and give valuable feedback on projects and music events they would like to see happen. There are training opportunities and resources available to take away and use. In September, we will be looking at the […]

The Music and Performing Arts Service present An Evening with Youth Voices on Friday 8th November at Grimsby Central Hall led by musical director Caroline  Maasdam-Gooch with accompanist  Jo Townell. #Youth Voices are the senior choir from the NELC music hub ensembles, managed by the Music and Performing Arts Service. The event will be a mixture of solo and ensemble […]

Workshops for Elite Voices with Stuart Overington Stuart Overington is an accomplished conductor, vocal animator and composer working between Manchester and London, UK. Having trained as a singer and conductor at the Royal Northern College of Music he is known for his engaging, informative and inclusive style and works with a wide and diverse range of ensembles.

Saturday 23rd November TAIKO NIGHT 7pm at The Grimsby Auditorium Part the Humber Taiko Festival 2019 Humber Taiko presents the annual celebration of Taiko featuring local youth and community groups from across Northern Lincolnshire, and international guests. Previously held in Scunthorpe, the Humber Taiko Festival finally comes to North East Lincs!! This widely anticipated event gets bigger and better every […]

 Morning Big Sing 10.00-11.30 and afternoon Big Sing 1.00pm-2.30pm  Local schools and academies come together for a Xmas Big Sing. Teachers participate in a CPD training session in October and then all the schools and academies join together for the Big Sing.

An early Christmas Concert from some of our ensemble groups with special performances from the 2019 winners of Singer of the year and scholarship students.

A Day of excellence is part of the KS1 singing festival. Two children from each of the schools involved have been invited to a workshop during the day to work on songwriting to develop a piece, which will be performed at the festival.  They will work with local musicians and writers during the session giving them a really immersive learning […]

With original music by Pat McCarthy and Lyrics by Josie Moon Sail away was especially written for KS1 Schools in North East Lincolnshire. The piece focuses on topical environmental issues. Due to the successful application of an Arts Council Bid by Josie Moon and Gill Wilde schools have been able to access workshops before the event to engage in a […]

With original music by Pat McCarthy and Lyrics by Josie Moon Sail away was especially written for KS1 Schools in North East Lincolnshire. The piece focuses on topical environmental issues. Due to the successful application of an Arts Council Bid by Josie Moon and Gill Wilde schools have been able to access workshops before the event to engage in a […]