youth music – Artforms Leeds

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
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/the-mountain-witch-saturday-24-january-2026/2026-01-24/12:30/t-mjnovmd

The Brass and Wind Experience

WebAdmin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

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!

Kirkstall Festival

Sarah McMahon — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0000

CLYTO, Roots Alive and LYJRO

Primary Big Samba Performance

Sarah McMahon — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Big Samba a CPD and Performance Event from Music Connect led by ArtForms.

On Friday 10th July, Music Connect led by ArtForms will host our 11h annual Big Samba event for upper key stage 2 children at Pudsey Civic Hall. This event is partially funded by ArtForms as part of the West Yorkshire Music Hub. There will now be a charge of £2 per child to take part.

Teachers from participating schools will attend a twilight Samba workshop at Pudsey Civic Hall on Monday 27th April – 4:00-5:30. For the first time this session will be led by ArtForms staff featuring Will Fletcher and Jim Gaylard from the Percussion team alongside Sam Mercer and Claire Rivers who lead Music Connect. They will teach teachers how to use the instruments and how to play and compose Samba grooves. At this session staff also collect the Samba Kits, provided by ArtForms specifically for the project, to take back to their schools.

For those of you who don’t know, Samba is a form of Music for untuned percussion that originates from Brazil. Like Brazilian football, Samba Music has a degree of flare and joy that encourages movement and dance, particularly when you are playing it.

The project is a wonderful way of encouraging and inspiring class teachers, to learn new skills and teach a completely new style of Music. The grooves that staff learn at Pudsey start at a basic level but progress to a good level of challenge for both staff and the children who they will be teaching. This is brilliantly supported by a full set of YouTube videos produced by our partners, Louder Than Life, with each part clearly broken down, so that staff can use them for reference or to support their teaching.

Our evaluations show that 100% of the staff who took part have developed new Music teaching skills and feel that their confidence to teach Music has improved as a result of this project. When asked went well here’s what they had to say –

‘They loved it! Best event ever was pupil voice.’ Caroline Pattenden – Alwoodley Primary

‘The children were buzzing when they returned to school and school leaders invited them to perform in an impromtu assembly!’ Marion Barnes – Shakespeare Primary

Youtube videos really helpful – such high quality. Not onerous. We have high level of SEN (over 50%) and it all still felt really accessible and inclusive. Friendly atmosphere etc. Sarah Triner – Bankside Primary

City of Leeds Youth Orchestra Pre-tour concert

Sarah McMahon — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

£7 adult (including booking fee).

U18s free.

Alternatively, click here to purchase your tickets

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/city-of-leeds-youth-orchestra-pre-tour-concert-4-july-2026/2026-07-04/19:00/t-qmvjork

Wetherby EPOSS Ensemble Day

Sarah McMahon — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0000

City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra concert

Sarah McMahon — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

£7 adult (including booking fee).

U18s free

Alternatively, click here to purchase your tickets

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/artforms-music-service/city-of-leeds-youth-wind-orchestra-concert-27-june-2026/2026-06-27/19:00/t-ldknpqj

North Leeds Music Centre Summer Festival

Sarah McMahon — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000