Artforms Leeds

Horsforth Music Centre Jazz Workshop
2025-11-08 10:35 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Horsforth Music Centre, Horsforth School, Lee Lane East Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF, United Kingdom
Calling all intermediate to advanced jazz players – on Saturday 8th November, Horsforth Music Centre is holding a Jazz Workshop day. If you play a brass, woodwind or rhythm section instrument at grade 4 or above (and even if you’re a little rusty), we would love you to come along and spend the morning with players from our bands working on Dixieland, Big Band and Latin Jazz repertoire in a friendly, low pressure environment. You’ll have the support of experienced Music Centre teaching staff (including our brilliant bandleader Enrico Marchesi) and we’ll even lend you an instrument if you need one.

Date: Saturday 8th November
Time: 10.35-1.15
Location: Horsforth Music Centre, Horsforth School, Lee Lane East, Leeds LS18 5RF
Price: £5 (payable on the day)

To book, please complete the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcBAfwqMDY_g1rRPpMRj-Jqy6uJgNviMxc2BW9RdIOxDiF6A/viewform.

November 15th – Taiko Drumming Workshop 11:45 – 12:45 North Leeds Music Centre
2025-11-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Allerton CE Primary School, Lingfield Approach, Leeds, LS17 7HL, United Kingdom
November 15th – Taiko Drumming Workshop 11:45 – 12:45 NLMC
A high energy taiko workshop with Dave Mitchell who will be working with a group of up to 27 participants at North Leeds Music Centre. Please contact William.Fletcher@leeds.gov.uk to sign up.

City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra and City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra Concert
2025-11-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Pudsey Parish Church, Church Ln, Pudsey, LS28 7RF
£7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free.

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City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Concert
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grammar School at Leeds, Harrogate Rd, Leeds, LS17 8GS, United Kingdom
£7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free

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Winter Voices 2025
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
The Winter Voices concert is back for 2025, with:

Monday 1st December: Winter Voices Primaries Choir, two secondary guest choirs and the Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra
Tuesday 2nd December: Winter Voices Primaries Choir, two secondary guest choirs and the City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra

£7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free
Winter Voices Concert – Limited Tickets Available!
Monday, 1st December 2025 Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Venue: Pudsey Civic Hall, Leeds LS28 5TA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful vocal performances from local Primary and Secondary schools, plus live music from The ArtForms House Band, the fast-paced, uplifting sounds of the Leeds Youth Rock Orchestra And much more!
Tickets: Adults: £7.00 Children under 18: FREE! Free parking after 5:30 PM in Pudsey Civic Hall Car Park.
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Winter Voices 2025
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
The Winter Voices concert is back for 2025, with:

Monday 1st December: Winter Voices Primaries Choir, two secondary guest choirs and the Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra
Tuesday 2nd December: Winter Voices Primaries Choir, two secondary guest choirs and the City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra

£7 adult (including booking fee). U18s free

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Horsforth Music Centre Christmas Lights Switch on
2025-12-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Horsforth Town Stret, LS18 4AQ

Informal Leeds Schools Wind Orchestra performance for parents
2025-12-09 16:15 - 18:45

SEND Christmas Singalong (2 sessions) 10.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 2.30pm
2025-12-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Christmas Around the World
Mainstream and special primary schools are invited to bring a group of up to 12 pupils with SEND and up to 12 accompanying staff to an interactive musical Christmas celebration. This is a lively morning with a real rock band and lots of primary-age pupils, so it is best suited to children who enjoy a party. It will include singing along to well-known seasonal tunes and easy new songs, as well as musical dancing, a visit from Father Christmas and instrumental activities based on our theme of “Christmas around the world.” Children and adults are encouraged to wear costumes and fancy dress for this morning of music!
We provide chairs for seating, water/squash and a vegan sweet, a calm room (needs school staff supervision). Risk assessment, lyrics and music recordings sent in advance.
There 2 sessions available
To book tickets for the 10.30am to 12pm session please click here
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Informal Roots Alive, Leeds Schools Brass Ensemble and Leeds Schools Strings Orchestra Performance for Parents
2025-12-12 17:45 - 20:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom

Rothwell Music Centre Christmas Concert
2025-12-13 | Rothwell Music Centre, The Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3PS, United Kingdom

South Leeds Music Centre Christmas Concert
2025-12-13 | South Leeds Music Centre

North Leeds Music Centre Christmas Concert
2025-12-13 | North Leeds Music centre, Allerton C of E Primary School Lingfield Approach Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7HL, United Kingdom

Jazz and blues band at Beyond the Door
2025-12-13 | Horsforth Music Centre, Horsforth School, Lee Lane East Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF, United Kingdom
Time TBC

Wetherby Music Centre Christmas Concert
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:15 | Wetherby Music Centre, Wetherby High School, Hallfield Lane Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS

Horsforth Music Centre Jazz and Blues Bands End of Term Gig
2025-12-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Beyond The Red Door, 15 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5LJ, United Kingdom

'The Snowman and The Snowdog' City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Christmas Film Concert
2025-12-15 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Venue: Pudsey Civic Hall
Date & time: Monday 15th December 2025

Morning showing 11am (schools only)
Afternoon showing 1:30pm (schools only)
Evening showing 6.00pm (public performance)

Please check the ticket shop below for remaining tickets for the public evening performance. The schools performances are now sold out.
We warmly invite you to watch ‘The Snowman and The Snowdog’ with the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra performing live. It is an important event for motivating and inspiring the next generation of young musicians coming up and we are delighted to be able to host this event.
Last year, we performed two concerts for schools showing The Snowman, so it is fantastic that we are able to offer a similar opportunity again this year. We are limiting schools to one year group booking each. If you would like to involve more students, please let us know as more seats may become available later.
There will be three screenings on Monday 15th December: one at 11am and one at 1:30pm (both for schools only), and a public concert at 6.00pm. The concert will be approx. 45 minutes long.

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The Mountain Witch Tour - Rothwell Music Centre
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Rothwell Music Centre, The Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3PS, United Kingdom
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Date: Saturday 10th January 2026
Time:

10:30am morning performance (open to the public)

Venue: Rodillian Academy, Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3PS
Tickets: £2.50 suggested PAYF
This show has one performance. Click below to purchase your tickets.

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Music in Early Years: The Use of Props - 25/26
2026-01-12 16:00 - 17:15 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 12th January 2026 4:00-5:15pm
Venue: Pudsey Civic Hall (upstairs in the Woodhall Room)
For more information and to book your place, please click here.

The Brass and Wind Experience
2026-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Venue: Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Pudsey, LS28 5TA
Arrival: From 9:00am for a 9:30am start
Play-through: 2:30pm (Parents warmly invited)
Finish: 3:00pm

Who Can Attend?
Students in Year 6 and above, who are Grade 1 standard and above on a woodwind or brass instrument.
What to Expect:
On Tuesday 20th January, Pudsey Civic Hall will come alive with the sound of young musicians working together in full rehearsals and focused sectionals. They will learn from our experienced ArtForms tutors, make new friends, and experience the thrill of playing in a large ensemble.
The day ends with a play-through at 2:30pm, where they will show off what they have achieved – parents and families are warmly invited. It is a fantastic opportunity for the students to improve their skills, boost their confidence, and discover what ArtForms ensembles have to offer.
What to Bring:

Instrument
Pencil
Packed lunch
Water bottle
Ear defenders (if required)
Book / homework / mini games for breaktime and lunchtime (no balls please!)
Any medication / inhalers etc. (if required)

Students will not be able to leave the building during the day. Students do not need to come in school uniform.
How to sign up:
If your child wishes to take part, please complete the online form by Friday 12th December 2025 – https://forms.gle/Dsjed7YRZndfBUN36
You will receive an email confirmation securing their place after this date. Parents will need to seek approval from schools to attend, and we will contact the schools to confirm their attendance.
If you have any questions, please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk.
We look forward to welcoming your child for this inspiring musical experience!

Open rehearsals
2026-01-20 17:15 - 18:45 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Aged under 19 and play an instrument? Why not come along to our Open Rehearsals on Tuesday 20th January 2026?
We are opening up places for:

Leeds Schools Wind Orchestra
Leeds Youth Jazz Rock Orchestra
City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (Please note this group is subject to audition only)

Meet the conductors and members and see if the groups are right for you.
If you are interested, please email ArtForms at educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk

Open rehearsals
2026-01-23 17:00 - 20:45 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
Why not come along to our Open Rehearsals at Pudsey Civic Hall Leeds LS28 5TA
Leeds Schools String Orchestra
Leeds Schools Brass Ensemble
City of Leeds Youth Training Orchestra
Roots Alive
City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (Please note this group is strictly by audition only).
Come along and meet the conductors and members to see if the groups are right for you.

The Mountain Witch Tour - North Leeds Music Centre
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:30 | North Leeds Music centre, Allerton C of E Primary School Lingfield Approach Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7HL, United Kingdom
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Date: Saturday 24th January 2026
Times:

10am morning performance (for music centre members only)
12:30pm afternoon performance (open to the public) SOLD OUT!

Venue: North Leeds Music Centre (Allerton C of E Primary School), LS17 7HL
Tickets: £2.50 suggested PAYF
This show has two performances. Click below to purchase your tickets. The link to purchase the tickets for the 10am performance will be sent via email to music centre members only.

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12:30 Performance
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Music Subject Leader Development Meeting Session 2
2026-02-06 09:00 - 15:00
The Leading Learning Partnership’s subject leader development meetings (SLDMs), now working in collaboration with West Yorkshire Music Hub and ArtForms, support outstanding curriculum leadership.
Session details
Date: 6th February 2026
Day: Friday
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Venue: TBC
Course Code: SLDM2

Chestra Trio at Wetherby Music Centre
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Wetherby Music Centre, Wetherby High School, Hallfield Lane Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS
Caroline, Del and Jane are professional musicians and teachers who enjoy sharing their musical enthusiasm with children!
Witness their enthusiasm at the ArtForms Wetherby Music Centre as they play many instruments including harp, piano, violin, viola, flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophones, recorders, guitar and mandolin. Their sessions go beyond music and encompass storytelling, language, cultural and social development, design and other expressive arts, physical education, history and science.
This is a pay-as-you-feel event, with a suggested donation of £2.50 per person.

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Roots Alive Ceilidh
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Pudsey Parish Church, Church Ln, Pudsey, LS28 7RF
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Primary Music Leaders Network Session 2
2026-02-09 16:00 - 17:15
The second of three sessions offering curriculum support, practical music-making and sharing best practice. All Primary Music Leaders are very welcome!
Session details
Date: 9th February 2026
Day: Monday
Time: 16:00 – 17:15
Venue: Microsoft Teams
Course code: PMLN2
For more information and to sign up for this event, go to https://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Event/277900

Orchestral Play Day
2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Harehills Lane Baptist Church, 13 Hilton Place, Leeds, LS8 4HF
🎻 North Leeds Music Centre’s Orchestral Playday – February 2026 🎻
Join us for the @northleedsmusic annual Orchestral Playday this February! A fun and relaxed day of orchestral playing, focusing on Muzio Clementi’s Symphony No. 4 in D major.
Open to players of approximately Grade 5 standard and above — all welcome!
🎵 Date: Saturday 14th February 2026
🎶 Time: 10am–4pm
🎵 Venue: Harehills Lane Baptist Church, 13 Hilton Place, Leeds, LS8 4HE
🎶 Cost: £10 adults | Under 18s free (cash on the day)
👉 To sign-up, please complete this form – https://forms.gle/9vsm4x8DFiYuBbVj6
Please bring a music stand and your own lunch. Light refreshments will be provided.

Chestra Trio at North Leeds Music Centre
2026-03-07 10:30 | North Leeds Music centre, Allerton C of E Primary School Lingfield Approach Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7HL, United Kingdom
Caroline, Del and Jane are professional musicians and teachers who enjoy sharing their musical enthusiasm with children!
Witness their enthusiasm at the ArtForms North Leeds Music Centre as they play many instruments including harp, piano, violin, viola, flute, piccolo, clarinet, saxophones, recorders, guitar and mandolin. Their sessions go beyond music and encompass storytelling, language, cultural and social development, design and other expressive arts, physical education, history and science.
This is a pay-as-you-feel event, with a suggested donation of £2.50 per person.

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Secondary Singing Development Day
2026-03-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson's Corner, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5TA, United Kingdom
On Friday 13 March 2026 the annual ‘Secondary Singing Development Day’ will be taking place, delivered again by Craig Lees. Following the success of previous years’ events, Craig will be leading the vocal day for individual singers and choirs from Key Stages 3, 4 and Sixth Form students. This will culminate in a full choral performance at the end of the day.
Following last year’s event, teacher feedback included “Craig was brilliant, so inspiring and engaging”. A student said that the day was “very interactive and friendly” and that “the harmonies were insane!”
For further queries please contact EDUC.artforms@leeds.gov.uk
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