A highlight of the KYOM23 learning programme took place at Huddersfield Town Hall when 1,000 children took part in a performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute with the Royal Opera House, Musica Kirklees and KYOM23 partner Shape North. @kirkleescouncil youtu.be/AN5_a7LAPsU

Here is the Sound Waves film. Forming part of the #KirkleesYearofMusic2023 Learning Programme, this project involved pupils from five Kirklees primary schools.
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Shape North hcmf// Music at Hudds Uni University of Huddersfield

If you're a first time applicant based in the North of England and want to know more about how to apply for funding from the Arts Council England, then join this webinar tomorrow - Thur 25 Apr, 12-1pm.
Creative Kirklees

As part of Hudd Lit Fest, Simon Robinson & Steve Goldman, co-authors of 'The Art of the Bizarre Vinyl Sleeve' take you on an illustrated journey into some of the worst album covers ever released Lawrence Batley Theatre on Friday 26 April. Once seen, never forgotten! orlo.uk/UdW5n

The wait is nearly over! Bollywood comes to #Dewsbury Town Hall this Saturday (20 April from 12pm). With free live music, street entertainment, dancing & film, the popular Apna Bazaar and the vitality of Bhangra dance performances by Hardeep Sahota! orlo.uk/nO01E

Congratulations to The National Lottery Heritage Fund on the launch of #Heritage2033 !

Can ewe spot a familiar Artichoke project that took place in summer 2023? 🐑🎶

Thank you to #NationalLottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund North for supporting #HERD2023 as part of #KYOM23 .

Join Huddersfield Gospel Choir and their Soul Choir as they Sing into Spring at the Holmfirth Picturedrome on Sunday 21 April. orlo.uk/SpUlF
Huddersfield Community Gospel Choir The Picturedrome, Holmfirth

Due to popular demand, the series of Dewsbury Chamber Concerts (part of the Kirklees Concert Season) are continuing until July with concerts taking place on 17 April, 25 May, 19 June & 10 July. They are a delightful way to spend a Wednesday lunchtime! orlo.uk/9iJEN

Would you like to play at Beyond The Music ?

The festival is a showcase for the best new music!

If you’re a new artist/band who would like to be on the line up this year, playing to industry and gig goers this October in Manchester…

Apply 👉 beyondthemusic.co.uk/new-artists/

📢 Our annual open call for emerging UK-based artists and ensembles to perform at hcmf// continues for one more week.

Perform at our 2024 festival this November, join our mentoring programme and receive a £1000 fee.

Apply by Monday 15 April, 10am BST:
hcmf.co.uk/open-call-hcmf…

On 11th April Nigerian-American soprano Francesca Chiejina joins the Orchestra of @Opera North for Strauss’ beautiful musical farewell, the Four Last Songs.

Sure to send shivers down your spine, Mahler’s First Symphony depicts life, death and nature.

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Heritage Quay is hosting two distinct programmes, each designed to be attended as a two-day course over the Easter holidays next week.

Tue 2 + Wed 3 April: Film Scoring with Sound
Thu 4 + Fri 5 April: Making Music with Games

Find out more here
musicinkirklees.co.uk/en-UK/page/65e…

The sights, tastes and sounds of Bollywood come to Dewsbury Town Hall on Sat 20 April!

With free live music, street entertainment, dance performances. Why not join us in the evening for a ticketed film screening of English Vinglish from 6pm.

musicinkirklees.co.uk/en-UK/page/65f…

Does your organisation engage with 2-4 year olds? Why not apply for the new Energizer Fund from Youth Music aimed at funding creativity by promoting excitement, deeper understanding, and greater equity for marginalised and underestimated age groups.

musicinkirklees.co.uk/en-UK/page/660…

We’re delighted that #KYOM23 has been nominated at the first-ever Northern Music Awards, for a special Music and Culture for Wellbeing award, highlighting outstanding and innovative creative arts provision in the North.

Find out more here 👇
musicinkirklees.co.uk/en-UK/page/65f…

Grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 are available from the Hitmaker Fund initiated by PRS Foundation. The fund will support the creation of new music by investing in writers and producers.

Deadline 15 April 2024 ⏰

Find out more here 👇
musicinkirklees.co.uk/en-UK/page/660…

Join us on Monday 25th March at Huddersfield Town Hall for the season’s final organ recital from David Pipe, curator of the season. From Weir to Bach, exciting music will fill the hall from the iconic Father Willis organ.

Book tickets here musicinkirklees.co.uk/en-UK/page/646…