Sheffield Music Hub

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

Cello case delivery! 🎶

The team have been busy unboxing and getting these new cello cases ready for young musicians across Sheffield. Can you spot our music technician? 👀👀👀

Vocal Showcase at Sheffield Town Hall! 🎶

Last week, we held a vocal showcase for our talented young singers. A huge thank you to for enabling us to use Sheffield Town Hall. It meant so much for our young singers to perform in such a prestigious venue. ✨️

These vocal showcases give young musicians a valuable opportunity to perform solo pieces in a supportive environment in front of their peers and families. This shared experience helps to foster a strong sense of community and mutual encouragement among participants.

Dance Under the Dome this June! 💃🕺

Join Sheffield Music Hub and Harmony Works Sheffield for a joyful family ceilidh – all while raising funds for Harmony Works Sheffield

With the fantastic The Well Dressed Band and caller Dave Ball, you can dance the night away under the dome at Harmony Works (Canada House) or relax with a drink at the old Chinese Buffet bar.

📅 Friday 26 June 2026
🕒 Doors open 6.30pm | Dancing from 7pm – 9.30pm
📍 11 Commercial Street, Sheffield, S1 2AT
🎟 Tickets:
£10 adults
£5 children
Under 5s free
Follow the link to get your tickets now

https://www.sheffieldmusichub.org/ev_event_events/view/471

There’ll be a bar (Challenge 25 applies) and a tuck shop for the kids and big kids too.

Please note:
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Please bring your own chair if you’d like one to rest between dances (chairs are limited in the building)
- Canada House is currently in its pre-renovation stage, so much of the building will be out of bounds
- All attendees are responsible for their own safety and for anyone they are supervising, and must follow any safety signage in the building
Come along, celebrate our musical community, and support an amazing cause.

We’d love to see you there!

Sheffield City Council

Calling the whole Sheffield Music Hub family! 🎶
We’re delighted to be hosting another Sheffield Music Hub quiz night. Young musicians, friends, families, and staff are all warmly invited to join the fun.
• Quiz starts: 7pm
• Doors open: 6pm – come early for a drink, a chat, and to get settled
• Estimated finish: 9:30pm

What are we raising money for?

We’re building a stronger, more vibrant musical community in Sheffield, and all money raised at this quiz night goes directly towards supporting our music groups/musical community. ✨️

Your support helps us provide the little extras that make a big difference to our young musicians’ experience. These are things we simply can’t fund from our core budget. This includes:
• Group clothing such as T shirts and hoodies to help create a sense of identity and belonging
• Branded folders, music stands, and stand covers for our senior groups
• New sheet music
• Bursaries for young musicians who otherwise wouldn’t be able to join
• Development opportunities such as mentoring, work experience, creative industry pathways, and youth led programmes like Voice for Youth and Young Producers ☀️

There will also be a performance from our wonderful Sheffield Young Sinfonia!

Tickets go on sale Monday 15th June at 1pm
• £5 Adults
• £3 Under 18s
Find out more here: https://www.sheffieldmusichub.org/ev_event_events/view/462

One Voice Big Brave Bill Verse Writing Competition! 🌟

Calling all Year 2–Year 5 pupils. We’re inviting you to write your own verse for Big Brave Bill, the much-loved song by local folk legend Kate Rusby. Each verse tells a mini story, so this is your chance to get creative and tell your own story!
Your verse should:

Entries will be judged on storytelling, rhyming and how well the verse fits the music.

Prize! 🎟️
Win up to four free tickets to One Voice at the Octagon Centre on Tuesday 7 July, plus free future One Voice participation for your whole class in 2026 or 2027.

Find full details here: https://www.sheffieldmusichub.org/ev_blog_blog_posts/view/728

Deadline: Monday 22 June
Email entries to [email protected] with your name, year group and school.
Get writing and see what adventures Bill will take on next! ✍️🎶

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.

Performance Exams at Sheffield Music Hub! There has been a buzz of musical joy at RedTape today as we have welcomed students for our brand new Performance Exams! 🎶

Our performance exams provide a calm child focused environment where performers recieve positive feedback and constructive next steps.

The exams are affordable and focused on the joy of sharing music. Young musicians also get a personalised certificate and music badge!

Here are our examiners .naylor.music and Gillian Hume ✨️

If you'd like to find out more about our exams please do so here: https://www.sheffieldmusichub.org/ev_core_pages/view/94