The Song School

HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who played, shared, stopped to listen, donated, and cheered us on during this years Estuary Walk. Southend showed up.

Every donation goes to The Song School Fund - helping make sure cost is never the reason a young person misses out on music (including supported places for low-income families, ND-friendly spaces, and keeping instruments/studios in good shape).

If you meant to donate but didn’t get round to it, or you’d like to add a £5-er to help us finish strong, the link is still open here: https://donorbox.org/the-big-busk-2026

Thank you - it genuinely makes a difference.

Summer, summer, summer, time!

There's heaps going on here at The Song School this summer: from drumming, to podcasting, DJ'ing, rehearsals and studio space - there's something for everyone.

Click to find out what's going on, read more and join us! --> https://thesongschool.co.uk/latest-workshops

This summers programme is happening thanks to support from our partners including: Folded Wing, Music on Sea, Multi-Schools Council, The Community Investment Board and the BIG Sparks Fund - thank you to you all ... musical young people across the area are going to be VERY busy!

📣 We’re hiring.
✍🏻 Apply here:
https://thesongschool.co.uk/recruitment

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰! 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹!
We’re now inviting young musicians to apply to play at the festival - but be quick…the deadline is Wednesday 27th May!

🎶 Fully live sets only (no backing tracks)
🎸 You must be able to play your own instrument(s)
🥁 No drum kits permitted
🤘 Groups/bands are permitted in an acoustic set up

Want in? Before you apply to play, please note this is an acoustic-style event with The Song School that will give young musicians a stage and the opportunity to play at Leigh Folk Festival.

Apply at https://thesongschool.co.uk/drop-the-mic-at-leigh-folk-fest

𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
25th to 28th June 2026
Visit www.leighfolkfestival.com for full details

𝗕𝗲 𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 - 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗙𝗙
Help keep the UK's largest free folk festival thriving with a donation & boost your impact by 25% with Gift Aid. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Details in the bio

LEIGH FOLK ARTS ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity No 1271298

BIG NEWS at The Song School! 🙌

Please join us in giving a huge welcome to Jacob! 🎶🎉

Jacob is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer with a wealth of experience across a wide range of musical styles from rock and jazz to folk and funk! Most notably, he is currently working with Henry Coke, who was recently signed to the independent label 5DB, and will be heading out on the festival circuit this summer 🎤

Jacob will be leading our drums sessions here at The Song School, with some fresh ideas and exciting developments coming soon 👀

We’re super excited to have him on board - say hi in the comments 👇🎶