Nearby: Hexham

The Category Hexham is a subset of Northumberland.

Allen Valleys Promotions Ltd is 'a not-for-profit social enterprise organisation ... establshed in 2015. The company’s objective is to promote cultural and artistic activities which support communities and businesses in the Allen Valleys. Its prime responsibility is to organise The Allen Valleys Folk Festival in September/October each year, working in conjunction with the Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership ...'

Typically: '3 stages of music, 2 real ale bars, Festival fund raising night, Student Concert, craft and local food stalls, workshops, open mic, camping and lots more!'

‘World class chamber music in the heart of glorious Tynedale.’ Held Late July.

Annual Festival founded 1953: ‘Central to the Festival is Hexham’s glorious medieval Abbey, which acts as the main venue and provides a stunning backdrop and world class acoustic for music making.’ Held Late September.

‘Since 1992 we have been organising first-class chamber-music concerts between May and October each year in the beautiful church of St Cuthbert's in the centre of Allendale, 10 miles from Hexham. Musicians of international standing love to come and play in this superb acoustic to warm, responsive audiences. We have four concerts this year [2018], which will be a make-or-break year financially - unless we get full houses and attract generous sponsorship it seems likely we may not be able to continue, at least on this scale, after next year ...’

'A small a cappella chamber choir with a particular interest in early sacred music. One of the choir’s main aims is to sing sacred music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods in the context of the church services for which it was written. As a result, the choir has had the opportunity to sing in some of Northumberland’s most beautiful medieval churches ...'

‘If you like singing, you can join Hadrian Singers - it's that simple. We don't do auditions, and don't single anyone out to prove themselves. Just come along to Haltwhistle's Holy Cross Church ... We pay a fee each term. You can be sure of a warm welcome, a lot of laughs and a great cuppa.’

'The Choir was formed in May 1948 with the ethos to foster and encourage male voice singing ... That core mission has not changed and we actively encourage men of all ages from all walks of life to come and sing with us ... We would be delighted to welcome new members!'

‘Performs three major concerts each year. In addition, the choir participates in a variety of musical events, such as carol concerts and charity fundraising events ... As a non-auditioned choir, the Orpheus provides a platform for people of differing musical backgrounds to come together and perform a wide variety of choral music, from renaissance to contemporary. New members are always made very welcome, and are encouraged to participate in the choir’s active social calendar.’

'This Concert Band 'has 50+ players of all ages and abilities and welcomes new members particularly younger players .... We play a wide range of music from simple but fun pieces, to challenging classical scores. Whatever your style we are bound to have a piece you enjoy playing. Many younger players have developed their abilities whilst playing in the band and have gone on to study music in higher education and achieve very high standards. We play at various venues throughout the year culminating in our annual concert'.

'We always extend a hearty welcome to anyone who would like sing with us. Open to men of any age the warm fellowship of the choir can add a new dimension to your life. Being able to read music is not essential ... The Choir perform a fairly wide range of music including sacred/oratoria works, Welsh Hymns, Gilbert and Sullivan, Folk Songs from all over the world and musical shows (both ancient and modern!). We have a particular affinity for Northumbrian and Tyneside songs which figure greatly in our repertoire and some of which have been specially arranged for us.'

‘The Riding Mill Choral Society is a long established part of Riding Mill village life. We are a four part choir of about 35 members who live in and around the area. We usually perform two concerts a year, normally in the Parish Hall ... Our repertoire is fairly extensive, ranging from Haydn’s Creation to Bernstein’s West Side Story, Gilbert and Sullivan and a lot more in between ... We are always pleased to welcome new members – no audition! Although the months between April and September are free from rehearsals, we are sometimes called upon to perform at various functions in the summer months. We are a non-profit making happy band of singers who enjoy singing for the love of it!’

‘The Tynedale Orchestra (formerly Tynedale Symphony Orchestra) was formed in 1988 to enable orchestral musicians in the Hexham area to rehearse together and give concerts. Currently it gives concerts twice a year in the Autumn and Spring terms ... The orchestra has no audition requirements.‘

‘QHAC has established itself as a strong base for an extensive range of artistic activity, attracting the best international and national artists from music, drama, dance and national touring comedy to non professional shows put on by local community groups. In addition to programming within the building, QHA delivers an extensive outreach service bringing workshops and performances to communities throughout Northumberland.‘