News Archive - Lancashire Music Hub

Lancs CC Elections

20th March 2025

On Friday 21 March, Lancashire County Council enters the official “pre-election period” until 1 May During this period our usual activities continue but posts on this website will be limited to […]

Instrument Days Return for the New Academic Year!

10th October 2024

We are delighted that once again Lancashire Music Service will be running our popular ‘Instrument Days’ across the academic year! The days offer the chance for complete beginners through to […]

Helen Minshall wins Classic FM Visiting Music Teacher of the Year!

27th September 2024

Celebrating a Champion of Brass Education Lancashire-based brass educator Helen Minshall has been awarded Classic FM’s Visiting Music Teacher of the Year 2024. Known for her outstanding work with young […]

Lancashire Sings are Back for 2024-25!

9th September 2024

Would your school like to be involved in singing alongside other young voices in your area? Then have a look at the current Lancashire Sings. Click here to register your […]

Lancashire Sings Comes to Chorley!

26th June 2024

Our annual Chorley big sing event, rebranded as “Lancashire Sings”, celebrated its 5th year this month, with 3 concerts at Chorley’s Town Hall.

Lancashire Sings@Preston is a Success!

11th June 2024

Crossgate Church in Preston was resounding with the voices of 250 Key Stage 2 children from schools across the area on 5th June, taking part in Lancashire Music Hub’s Lancashire […]

Brass at the Seaside is back for 2024!

29th May 2024

The ever popular Brass at the Seaside Festival will return to Lytham St Anne’s this July for the 5th time, this year with the addition of a Schools Day for […]

What’s going on in Preston? 1st June

22nd May 2024

The 1st of June is a busy day for music fans in Preston!

Celebrating Instrument Days “What a Day!”

15th May 2024

Recently young musicians of all abilities from across the county, gathered for three of our large scale ‘Instrument Day’ events. We want to give a massive thank you! to all our […]

Lancashire Music Service: The Music Hub Lead Organisation for Lancashire

10th May 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Lancashire Music Service has been chosen by Arts Council England to lead music education across Lancashire as the new Music Hub Lead Organisation from September […]

Lancashire Music Service – Youth Music IDEA Champion 2024

25th April 2024

We are incredibly excited to announce that we are a Youth Music IDEA Champion for 2024! Learn more about what the IDEA initiative is and read our case study ‘Developing Engagement […]

Young Musicians’ Fund Launched

18th April 2024

A fund aimed at young people who show an interest and commitment to music and where their financial circumstances may not fully support the cost of lessons, ensembles and activities.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Strategy

1st December 2023

Lancashire Music Education Hub are committed to developing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) across the organisation.

NYJO North-West Jazz Futures

18th October 2023

We’re recruiting young musicians to build a brand new ensemble made up of creative young musicians who want to share their music.

The Stanhill Violin Award 2024

6th October 2023

Helping young musicians further their career. A 130 + year old violin, found rotting in Stanhill Chapel in Oswaldtwistle has now been restored to performance standard with the help of a […]

Preston Creative Careers Event @ UCLan

22nd September 2023

An opportunity to inspire Key Stage 3 pupils and raise their awareness of the huge variety of careers in the arts and creative industries.

Join Our Ensembles!

19th September 2023

Join our County Ensembles for fantastic opportunities and to be a part of a recognised community of young people spanning Lancashire! You’ll get the opportunity to work with a talented […]

Chorley Big Sing Returns to the Town Hall!

3rd July 2023

Last week wonderful young voices could be heard inside Chorley’s historical town hall as schools came together to celebrate music, singing and community at our Big Sing!

Amplify Host Citizen’s Assembly on the Future of Music Education

15th June 2023

Our Music Hub Youth Board, Amplify, are working with the National Festival of Music for Youth and London’s Tri Borough Music Hub to host a prestigious Citizen’s Assembly which will bring together young people with representatives from the music industry, education, and policy makers to debate the future of music education.

Schools – Book Your LMS Teaching for September

15th June 2023

Lancashire Music Service can provide everything you need for supporting high-quality music in your school – from instrumental and vocal teaching, to curriculum training, from choirs to online resources.

Charanga Training Events Autumn 2023

6th June 2023

As part of our continued support for music education in your area, Lancashire Music Service and Charanga warmly invite you to one of the following free workshops. Charanga is a […]

Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival

2nd June 2023

Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival is still going strong with much more to see before the festival finishes on the 10th of June! This Saturday check out some of the […]

Mark Phillips Visits Lancashire Music Service

30th May 2023

After two brilliant days of planning, coaching and building we thank Mark Phillips for the great detail and valuable insight into crafting our music curriculums. 151 primary and secondary teachers […]

New Vacancies in Lancashire Music Service

18th May 2023

It’s that time of year! We are looking to take on new Self Employed Teachers and Self Employed Vocal Project Leaders ready for September. Job descriptions and how to apply […]

Primary Training Thursdays

11th May 2023

We are running regular training opportunities for all Primary staff who teach curriculum music, supporting your practice, developing expertise and helping fill in any gaps in knowledge. Our Training and […]

The Stanhill Violin Scheme Award 2023

9th May 2023

The Stanhill Violin Award Scheme aims to help aspiring young musicians to experience playing on an instrument that would otherwise not be available to them. The violin, owned by the […]

Give the Lancashire Music Service Mobile Vehicle a name!

4th May 2023

Budding young musicians are set for ‘a major’ boost, with plans for a new mobile music vehicle and we need your ideas for a name! The vehicle will be a […]

Glorious singing returns to Lancaster Town Hall

27th March 2023

After a three-year break, glorious singing returned to Lancaster Town Hall last week, with over 1500 local school children coming together to perform five concerts at The Ashton Hall as […]

Gold for Lancashire Youth Brass Band!

27th March 2023

Well done to our very own Lancashire Youth Brass Band! Please join us in giving a massive congratulations on a well deserved 2nd place at the National Youth Brass Band […]

A Minshall Story! 40 years of Marriage and Brass Banding

22nd March 2023

It’s a very special day on Saturday 25th March as Lancashire Youth Brass Band will be competing in the National Youth Brass Band Championships at Stockport Grammar School. It’s also […]

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