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Music Conference 2023/4: Save the Date!
Thursday 1 February 24: Low Wood Bay Hotel, Windermere, LA23 1LP
Registration from 8.45 - ends 16.30
Exciting new partnership with RNCM
We are delighted to have secured funding from RNCM for transformational music education project in west Cumbria. Read more...
Music Makers
A new creative music making club for KS2 children aged 7-11.
Sign up now for Kendal and Barrow - starting after Easter


Musical Mondays is a partnership with Live Music Now that brings the excitement of live music from around the world into classrooms in Cumbria.![]()
We've been bowled over by the number of schools who've signed up this year. And there's still chance to join 1000s of other children for our first live-stream concert on 25 September (and 11 more concerts throughout the year!).![]()
If your school hasn't signed up yet, there's still time - and we're offering this FREE to schools that send us their music engagement data as required by ACE/DfE.
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We had a great start to our Kendal and Barrow Music Centres 🤩 🥁
We still have spaces for:
Kendal Music Minis: for 4-7 year old's starting on their musical adventure
Barrow Carnival Band: a brand new music experience for all young musicians - especially yr 6&7s
Check out the programme for Barrow Music Week, starting 29 September.Looking forward to Barrow Music Week 🎶🎉![]()
Featuring an eclectic programme of live music and events across Barrow, Barrow Music Week is set to be a fantastic event 👏 Now in its third year, there's plenty to enjoy across a week packed with fun and performances to remember.![]()
🗓 September 29 - October 7![]()
Check out the full programme here 👉 barrowmusic.co.uk/ ![]()
The Forum theatre Barrow BarrowFull
Timeline photosWe're just finalising the details of the Cumbria Youth Orchestra programme for 2023/24, but we can give you a sneak preview of a very exciting year!![]()
With special guest conductors, exciting collaborations and a 2-night residential at Hawesend, we've definitely planned something not-to-be-missed this year. From Wind in the Willows to an Ibiza Orchestra experience, this is the perfect way to discover what it's like to be part of an orchestra.![]()
If you know any experienced young musicians (approx. Grade 4-8 standard), who would like to be part of something bigger, and raise their playing to the next level, please share.
We're just finalising the details of the Cumbria Youth Orchestra programme for 2023/24, but we can give you a sneak preview of a very exciting year!![]()
With special guest conductors, exciting collaborations and a 2-night residential at Hawesend, we've definitely planned something not-to-be-missed this year. From Wind in the Willows to an Ibiza Orchestra experience, this is the perfect way to discover what it's like to be part of an orchestra.![]()
If you know any experienced young musicians (approx. Grade 4-8 standard), who would like to be part of something bigger, and raise their playing to the next level, please share.
Music Centre | Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre
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Find out more about our popular children's music centre.
Get It Loud In Libraries Academy! 🧑🎤👩![]()
An amazing opportunity for young people interested in the music industry is coming to Barrow Library! ![]()
A one-off FREE rap and lyric workshop, hosted by Rob Bradley; a world-championship winning freestyle rapper, is being held at Barrow Library on Saturday 30th September and anyone aged 11 to 17 is welcome to attend! ![]()
Call Barrow Library on 01229 407370, scan the QR code on posters in the Library or click the link in the comments below to get your FREE place on this one-time session exploring writing and developing your voice! ![]()
See you there!
Lovely to be back! Do tag us @cumbriamusichub with your music photos 😁