Inspire Music

What an amazing day! 🙌

We loved singing with the brilliant Mark De Lisser at the Albert Hall Conference Centre yesterday! 🎶

Our signing schools had a fantastic time taking part in the afternoon workshop, learning warm-ups, developing their vocal skills, and singing popular songs alongside other Nottinghamshire KS2 choirs 🎤

The energy was off the charts - with big thanks to Mark for getting everyone singing, moving and having so much fun!

We’re pretty sure the children (and us!) will be singing these songs for the rest of the week 🎤✨

The Roots of Music family concert is coming to Retford Library on 27 June! 🎶🎸

This interactive concert will have you clapping, tapping, and maybe even dancing along as we discover how different cultures have influenced everything from pop and jazz to hip hop and classical music 🕺

After the concert, try out a variety of instruments and make your own music.

🗓️Retford Library - Saturday 27 June, 1pm
🎟️Tickets £4 library members | £7 non-library members.

Suitable for ages 7 - 11 and their families.

Book online at https://bit.ly/3t66Nfo

What a brilliant day so far! We’re at the Albert Hall Conference Centre supporting The Minster School music team in delivering our Hub’s KS3 & KS4 Mus_Ed Secondary Music Conference 🎶

We’ve welcomed 200 students and their teachers from across six local schools - The Minster School, The National Academy, The Becket School, The Redhill Academy, The Kimberley School and The Chilwell School.

It’s been a jam-packed day of music-making, with pupils taking part in a huge range of workshops, from vocal skills, band skills, composing for instruments, musical theatre, pit band & conducting, songwriting, performance confidence, improvisation, drumming & voice lab 🎸🎭🎷🥁🎙️

A huge thank you to all the staff, schools and students involved!

Got a little one aged 2–5? 🎶

Celebrate National Share‑a‑Story Month this May with our Adventures in Music series, where imagination comes to life through song, rhythm and movement! 🥁

During each fun‑filled session, children explore magical storytelling themes, from mermaid kingdoms to monster mountains, boosting language, creativity and confidence while singing, dancing, clapping and making music together 👾🧜‍♀️

Spaces available at 12 libraries:
Beeston, Bingham, Carlton, Cotgrave, Hucknall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield Central, Newark, Retford,
Southwell, Stapleford and Sutton Libraries.

🎟️ £3 per session (block booking available)
Suitable for 2-5yr olds and their grown ups
Session time: 45 mins

Book your place online at inspireculture.org.uk/adventuresinmusic

Last Sunday we were honoured to be part of the Knife Angel Closing Ceremony at St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark! 🎶

The dramatic Knife Angel sculpture has been on display outside Newark Town Hall since April. The sculpture is made from over 100,000 seized knife blades, and is touring the UK as part of the UK National Youth Anti-Violence campaign.

Our vocal team have spent the past few months working with six local schools on the Knife Angel Choir, led in partnership with Newark and Sherwood District Council .

18 young singers aged 6–18 took to the stage to perform Brave by Sara Bareilles to a packed audience of family, teachers and community members! 🤩

Thank you to our schools:
Barnby Road Academy
The King’s Church of England Primary Academy
John Blow Primary
Orston Primary
Magnus Church of England Academy
Newark Academy

As part of the Knife Angel legacy project, we’ll be recording 12 of the singers in early June, followed by a visit to a local radio station 🎧

We are incredibly proud of our singers! A huge thank you to We Are Newark for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful and memorable project.

Our family concerts aren't just for watching - you get to try out the instruments and make music too! 🎸

Join us on Saturday 6 June at Mansfield Central Library for the Roots of Music family concert! You'll be clapping, tapping, and maybe even dancing along as we discover how different cultures have influenced everything from pop and jazz to hip hop and classical music 🎤 Then, it's your turn!

🗓️Mansfield Central Library - Saturday 6 June, 1pm
🎟️Tickets £4 library members | £7 non-library members.

Suitable for ages 7 - 11 and their families.

Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/FamilyConcerts

Calling all Ashfield primary schools! ✨🎶

We’re looking for six primary schools from Ashfield to take part in The BIG Sing & Dance 2026! Bring your pupils together for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement and confidence-building 🎤

Selected schools will receive:
- Resources to learn the songs and dances in advance
- A workshop with the BIG Sing & Dance team
- The chance to showcase their own performance and shine on the day

All leading up to a fantastic live celebration on:

📅 Tuesday 14 July 2026 | 2pm
📍 Kirkby Plaza Market Place, NG17 7AL

Interested in taking part? Sign up using our form below 👇

The Roots of Music family concert is touring to Mansfield Library this June! 🎶🎸

This interactive concert will have you clapping, tapping, and maybe even dancing along as we discover how different cultures have influenced everything from pop and jazz to hip hop and classical music 🕺

After the concert, try out a variety of instruments and make your own music.

🗓️Mansfield Central Library - Saturday 6 June, 1pm
🎟️Tickets £4 library members | £7 non-library members.

Suitable for ages 7 - 11 and their families.

Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/FamilyConcerts

Did you know that we run music classes for all ages, every week at the Buttermarket, Newark! 🎶

Our class timetable runs between Thursdays - Sundays at the below times:

Thursdays:
🎧 Inspire Goes POP! – 4:30pm–5:30pm
🎸 Inspire Musicians' Collective – 5:30pm–6:30pm
🎤 Inspirations Mixed Junior Choir – 6pm–6:45pm
🎶 Inspired Voices Senior Choir – 6:45pm–7:30pm
🥁 Inspire RSL Provision + Band Work – 6:30pm–8pm
🎼 Inspire Rediscovered Voices – 7pm–8:30pm

Plus weekends:
🎹 Inspire Music School – Saturdays, 9:30am–12:30pm
🎷 Advanced Inspire Music Ensemble – Sundays, 1pm–4pm

Email us at [email protected] to sign up!

Got a little one aged 2–5? 🎶

Celebrate National Share‑a‑Story Month this May with our Adventures in Music series, where imagination comes to life through song, rhythm and movement! 🥁

During each fun‑filled session, children explore magical storytelling themes, from mermaid kingdoms to monster mountains, boosting language, creativity and confidence while singing, dancing, clapping and making music together 👾🧜‍♀️

Available at 13 libraries:
Beeston, Bingham, Carlton, Carlton Hill, Cotgrave, Hucknall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Mansfield Central, Newark, Retford,
Southwell, Stapleford and Sutton Libraries.

🎟️ £3 per session (block booking available)
Suitable for 2-5yr olds and their grown ups
Session time: 45 mins

Book your place online at inspireculture.org.uk/adventuresinmusic