Harmony Works Sheffield

Sheffield Youth Folk Festival – Saturday 20 June 2026

We are excited to be part of the very first Sheffield Youth Folk Festival this Saturday.

Our Sheffield Music Hub Youth Strings will be performing on the Main Stage at 3:30pm at: Upper Chapel, Hollis Room, S1 2LD

This brand new festival is a full day celebration of young folk musicians, singers and dancers from across Sheffield, all aged 6 to 25. Expect a brilliant mix of live performances, workshops, and a Ceilidh that everyone can get involved in.

We will be sharing the stage with:

* Bridge and Boden
* Theo Hunter and Friends
* Romano Jilo
* Folk Factory Juniors

Come along and support young talent from across the city. We would love to see you there.

To get your tickets - follow the link below
https://www.soundpost.org.uk/sheffieldyouthfolkfestival.html

Harmony Works Sheffield Sheffield City Council Soundpost

This Saturday 20th June we are part of the free Sheffield Music Trail.

The University of Sheffield is bringing an unforgettable afternoon of free live music to venues across the city centre, showcasing a mix of the city's finest established artists and rising stars. The Sheffield Music Trail will bring four free stages to the heart of the city, inviting music lovers of all ages to experience a snapshot of the incredible creativity that defines Sheffield’s music scene.

The Harmony Works Stage will be running from 3.30pm - 5.00pm featuring
Jazz Hot Three Fast - swinging jazz,
Gia Ford Singer - songwriter
and Shah-e-Mardan - Qawwali Group

Entry is free, come along and have a listen!

https://sheffield.ac.uk/city-region/enhancing-cultural-vibrancy/sheffield-city-music

Last week we brought Harmony Works to the Sheffield Youth Cabinet, an elected group of 35 young people aged 11-17 who are the representatives making decisions for the communities they represent.

We talked about the benefits of being involved with music - self confidence, better attention span, communication skills, mental health, educational improvement, emotional intelligence, and most of all fun!

We've discussed with them our plans for Canada House and our ambitions for our Youth Forum and Youth Board - we place young people's voices, thoughts and ideas at the heart of all we do.

They were really inquisitive, asked useful and thoughtful questions and shared the music they love and participate in.

We are sure that these young leaders will spread the word and enthusiasm for our project with their communities and encourage other young people to join us to find out more about how they can shape the space where they can make their music, their way.

Sheffield City Council
Brass Bands England Concerteenies The Choir with No Name Music in the Round Orchestras for All Sheffield Music Academy Sheffield Music Hub The Sheffield College The University of Sheffield Sheffield Hallam University

You're invited to join us for The Sheffield College’s Sheffcol Creates Festival, a celebration of all the wonderful things created this year by our students at The Sheffield College.

Displaying work from within our Creative Academy, our week-long festival takes place at venues across Sheffield between Monday 22nd – Friday 26th June and showcases the next generation of Sheffield’s very best creative talent.

Click below to find out more about this year's festival.
https://buff.ly/UlPmEz5

Sheffield's first Youth Folk Festival this month.

We're getting very excited for the first ever Sheffield Youth Folk Festival :) Please come along and support our young people, see some great music and have a dance! Festival passes are 'pay as you feel' (TOP TIP: you can come for free!) Please spread the word and share this post around your networks, we want it to be a great day :)
soundpost.org.uk/sheffieldyouthfolkfestival

🎓 Meet Joy, the peripatetic brass teacher leading the next generation of brass players 🎓

The inaugural year of the Future Leaders’ Programme coincided with Joy launching Brass Sparklers, the renowned beginner level band at Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band. While she already had extensive experience teaching whole-class brass, she recognised that leading an out-of-school group needed a different approach.

Applying for and taking part in the Future Leaders’ Programme allowed Joy to develop particular skills in pacing, structuring a session, teaching notation to a large group and managing the energy levels of a lively group of young people.

Through implementation of consistent session routines and the support network that the Future Leaders’ Programme provides, Joy has benefited from a renewed confidence in her leadership. “When I feel confident,” she reflected, “children feel safe.”

We’re delighted to say that Joy will be joining our mentor team as a Supporting Practitioner at one of the hands-on Workshop Weekends 👏

Want to learn from our mentor team and Joy? You know what to do - apply now via the link in the comments!

Sheffield Music Hub Breaking Down Barriers to Live Music for Every Child 🎶

New research from Playground Proms shows around 2 million children across the UK are missing out on live music due to cost and travel.

Not in Sheffield! At Sheffield Music Hub, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality music education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
This year alone, we’ve supported along with our partners over 18,000 pupils to experience live music right in their schools, communities and across the city. For many, it’s their very first time hearing live music up close and that moment can be truly transformational.

But we don’t stop there. We help young people take the next step by:
• learning an instrument
• joining bands and choirs
• exploring music production at Red Tape
• performing in real venues across Sheffield
• accessing targeted support where it’s needed most

It’s not just about watching music, it’s about being part of it.

Ian was interviewed by ITV to talk about the importance of children and young people seeing live music. You can catch Ian's FULL INTERVIEW below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI_M-47NIfw (Starts at 14:50)

We’re proud of what we’re building in Sheffield but there’s more to do.
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🎓 Meet Rory, an ambitious musician making an impact in Sheffield 🎓

Rory joined Future Leaders through his work with Sheffield Youth Big Band, wanting to feel more confident at the front of the room and bring stronger planning into rehearsals. 🎶

Since taking part, that change has been easy to spot. His sessions have been described as “faster-paced, more confident”, with Rory now “firing on all cylinders at the front.”

Could Future Leaders help you take the next step in your own professional development? Find out more and apply for this year’s programme via the link in the comments.

🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY – DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨
Director Role – Sheffield Youth Choirs Youth Voices
(Intermediate Choir for Years 7–9)

Sheffield Music Hub's Sheffield Youth Choirs are seeking an experienced and inspiring musician to lead Youth Voices – and with the deadline fast approaching, now’s the time to apply!

You’ll take the lead of a growing choir of 25 talented young singers, working alongside a professional accompanist and helping shape the next stage of their musical journey within a thriving programme of 160+ singers across four choirs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant, ambitious, and fast-growing choral community, with regular performances and clear progression pathways for young people.

Role details:
• Monday evenings (7:15–8:15pm), central Sheffield
• Freelance role, approx. £3,500 per year
📩 Apply with CV + covering note: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: Friday 19 June, 5pm – approaching fast!

Find out more:
https://www.sheffieldmusichub.org/ev_blog_blog_posts/view/721