The Category Christchurch is a subset of Dorset.

‘A volunteer led organisation that has, for more than three decades, supported the musical ambitions of many young people in the local area.'

Started in 2015: ‘This annual festival gives musicians and vocalists in the local area the opportunity to participate in competitions, leading to a fabulous Gala Concert‘. Held Mid March.

‘We are a community band. We constantly update our musical repertoire so that we play a varied selection and are always keen to meet new players.‘

‘Organizes concerts for local charities, often in conjunction with local singing groups ... Players of all abilities are welcome as the band provides training for the inexperienced and improving players ... We have three major concerts each year; Spring, Autumn and Christmas.’

‘The Society was formed in 1961 by Geoffrey Stark and since this time, has increased in numbers and in strength to over 150 members. The venue for our concerts is the beautiful Christchurch Priory Church where over 900 years of history lends the perfect ambiance to the music of traditional and modern composers of the great choral works through the centuries.’

'An award-winning female vocal ensemble, performing an eclectic repertoire of classical, sacred, operatic and contemporary choral music. Recognised as the premier women's choir in the Dorset area, the singers are committed to creating exciting classical music concerts.'

‘Founded in 2001 with the primary aim of providing opportunities for local musicians to play the widest possible range of “Big Band” music. Following on from this was the desire to perform this music, bringing pleasure to local audiences ... There are over 120 musicians currently members of the SUBB Group. They all have one thing in common - a love of live music making and a desire to be the best that they can be. Membership is drawn from all walks of life, professional musicians, doctors, teachers, students, even professional ebayers! Musicians are generally attached to one band, but some members do appear in several groups.’ The Groups include: Swing Unlimited Big Band; Swing Unlimited Community Big Band; Swing Unlimited Dance Band. There is also a Swing Unlimited Jazz Club.

'The Priory is a popular venue for concerts. The unique atmosphere and spacious acoustic make it an ideal place to enjoy a wide variety of music ...There is a large scale evening concert on at least one Saturday each month ... The popular series of organ concerts takes place weekly on Thursdays, with 10 concerts each term ... In the summer months, we promote a series of Celebrity Organ Recitals on Wednesday evenings ...'