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SUMMARY:The Lower Mighty Brass Workshop & Performance Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Workshop for current youth lower brass players\, try-outs and performance/recital \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop for current youth lower brass players\, try-outs and performance/recital. Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the mighty lower brass orchestral instruments – trombone and tuba!  The afternoon will culminate in a 4pm recital\, when you will hear these wonderful BSO Lower Brass players in action and young musicians will join them for one piece. \n\n\n\nAdults attending the recital: £12 (includes refreshments) U18 : FREE \n\n\n\nEnrol here to secure a young musicians workshop place on our Poole Society for Young Musicians website
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/2507/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Macaulay Road\, Broadstone\, BH18 8AR\, Macaulay Road\, Broadstone\, BH18 8AR
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SUMMARY:OFSTED: Music in Schools Update
DESCRIPTION:Using Sparkyard\, the subscription platform from Out of the Ark\, this energising workshop is packed with songs\, strategies and creative ideas to bring singing to life across the whole school day. \n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Music Mark in collaboration with MTA and the ISM\, hear from Christopher Stevens\, HMI National Lead for Music at Ofsted. \n\n\n\nBook here: https://www.musicmark.org.uk/events/ofsted-update-on-music-in-schools-6/
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/ofsted-music-in-schools-update/
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SUMMARY:Learn to Play
DESCRIPTION:The biggest free music-making weekend of the year!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe biggest free music-making weekend of the year. Music for All’s flagship event opens the doors of music providers across the country – community groups\, music shops\, teachers – for free lessons and taster experiences across the weekend\, welcoming complete beginners and lapsed musicians alike.  \n\n\n\nNow in its second decade\, it’s backed by a year-round library of beginner tutorials on YouTube and an annual bursary for anyone wanting to keep learning after the weekend. For more information: https://www.musicforall.org.uk/what-is-learn-to-play/
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/learn-to-play/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T223000
DTSTAMP:20260917T125304Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning show from Canadian musician to tour Dorset \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Toronto based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley as he brings his award-winning show\, ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’\, to Dorset this October as part of the autumn season by rural arts charity\, Artsreach. \n\n\n\n“Duane shares the roots of reggae\, Bob Marley’s life\, and the personal significance of his music\, creating a historical lesson and a love letter to cultural heritage… Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant” ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby \n\n\n\nDuane Forrest is a Toronto-based playwright and multimedia artist who blends jazz\, reggae\, bossa nova\, soul\, and smooth vocals in his performances. Alongside 3 acclaimed albums and regular tours across Canada\, Europe\, and Central America\, Duane’s storytelling shows have received numerous award nominations at festivals including the Milan Fringe Festival\, where he was runner-up for ‘Show of the Festival’. \n\n\n\nFollowing a sell-out debut at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and an international tour with ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’\, Duane is returning to the UK for a short tour with rural touring schemes across the country. Experience acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs that have reshaped countless lives\, including Duane’s. From the origin of reggae to Marley’s transcendent legacy\, immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and transformative power of this iconic music. The show’s second half will feature Duane’s new work\, a reggae\, jazz & folk music fusion album\, Adrift. \n\n\n\n“Duane Forrest truly has an awe-inspiring musical talent” BroadwayBaby \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 Oct\, 7:30pm. East Stour Village Hall. 07534 006951Sunday 11 Oct\, 7:30pm. Sixpenny Handley Village Hall. 07703 874659 \n\n\n\nMonday 12 Oct. 7.30pm. Winterborne Stickland The Pamela Hambro Hall. 07930 306328 \n\n\n\nTickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/
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SUMMARY:Youth Music Orchestral Training Days & Performance
DESCRIPTION:Led by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Michal Oren\, the day offers young musicians the chance to develop their ensemble skills alongside expert tutors\, culminating in a performance at 4pm. \n\n\n\nYoung musicians will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform as part of a full orchestra\, working closely with experienced professional musicians in a supportive and stimulating environment. The day will start at 10am and culminate in a one-hour concert at 4.00pm\, when friends and family are warmly invited to enjoy the results of the day’s work. Whether you are looking to develop your orchestral playing\, meet other young musicians\, or experience the excitement of performing under professional direction\, this promises again to be a memorable and rewarding musical experience. \n\n\n\nPlaces are limited on some instruments\, so early application is recommended. \n\n\n\nFee: £20 \n\n\n\nhttps://poolesym.co.uk/events/youth-music-orchestral-training-day-and-performance \n\n\n\n.
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/youth-music-orchestral-training-days-performance/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T193000
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning show from Canadian musician to tour Dorset \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Toronto based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley as he brings his award-winning show\, ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’\, to Dorset this October as part of the autumn season by rural arts charity\, Artsreach. \n\n\n\n“Duane shares the roots of reggae\, Bob Marley’s life\, and the personal significance of his music\, creating a historical lesson and a love letter to cultural heritage… Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant” ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby \n\n\n\nDuane Forrest is a Toronto-based playwright and multimedia artist who blends jazz\, reggae\, bossa nova\, soul\, and smooth vocals in his performances. Alongside 3 acclaimed albums and regular tours across Canada\, Europe\, and Central America\, Duane’s storytelling shows have received numerous award nominations at festivals including the Milan Fringe Festival\, where he was runner-up for ‘Show of the Festival’. \n\n\n\nFollowing a sell-out debut at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and an international tour with ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’\, Duane is returning to the UK for a short tour with rural touring schemes across the country. Experience acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs that have reshaped countless lives\, including Duane’s. From the origin of reggae to Marley’s transcendent legacy\, immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and transformative power of this iconic music. The show’s second half will feature Duane’s new work\, a reggae\, jazz & folk music fusion album\, Adrift. \n\n\n\n“Duane Forrest truly has an awe-inspiring musical talent” BroadwayBaby \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 Oct\, 7:30pm. East Stour Village Hall. 07534 006951Sunday 11 Oct\, 7:30pm. Sixpenny Handley Village Hall. 07703 874659 \n\n\n\nMonday 12 Oct. 7.30pm. Winterborne Stickland The Pamela Hambro Hall. 07930 306328 \n\n\n\nTickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T193000
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SUMMARY:Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning show from Canadian musician to tour Dorset \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Toronto based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest on an acoustic journey through the roots of reggae to the global influence of Bob Marley as he brings his award-winning show\, ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’\, to Dorset this October as part of the autumn season by rural arts charity\, Artsreach. \n\n\n\n“Duane shares the roots of reggae\, Bob Marley’s life\, and the personal significance of his music\, creating a historical lesson and a love letter to cultural heritage… Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant” ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby \n\n\n\nDuane Forrest is a Toronto-based playwright and multimedia artist who blends jazz\, reggae\, bossa nova\, soul\, and smooth vocals in his performances. Alongside 3 acclaimed albums and regular tours across Canada\, Europe\, and Central America\, Duane’s storytelling shows have received numerous award nominations at festivals including the Milan Fringe Festival\, where he was runner-up for ‘Show of the Festival’. \n\n\n\nFollowing a sell-out debut at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe and an international tour with ‘Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World’\, Duane is returning to the UK for a short tour with rural touring schemes across the country. Experience acoustic renditions of legendary reggae songs that have reshaped countless lives\, including Duane’s. From the origin of reggae to Marley’s transcendent legacy\, immerse yourself in the soulful melodies and transformative power of this iconic music. The show’s second half will feature Duane’s new work\, a reggae\, jazz & folk music fusion album\, Adrift. \n\n\n\n“Duane Forrest truly has an awe-inspiring musical talent” BroadwayBaby \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 Oct\, 7:30pm. East Stour Village Hall. 07534 006951Sunday 11 Oct\, 7:30pm. Sixpenny Handley Village Hall. 07703 874659 \n\n\n\nMonday 12 Oct. 7.30pm. Winterborne Stickland The Pamela Hambro Hall. 07930 306328 \n\n\n\nTickets and full details are available online at www.artsreach.co.uk
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world-3/
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SUMMARY:BSO KS4 Somerset & Dorset Schools Concert 2026
DESCRIPTION:Designed especially for a KS4 audience\, this presented concert will feature a small ensemble of musicians from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO). This specially designed programme\, will feature pieces from the GCSE music syllabus\, as well as a newly composed piece using ideas submitted in advance by students. The primary aim of this concert is to support young people in their music studies with a mixture of repertoire and composition. \n\n\n\nIn this special event for GCSE and BTEC music students and teachers in Somerset & Dorset\, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) perform pieces from the current GCSE syllabus\, as well as live composition. \n\n\n\nPresented by BSO Associate Musician Patrick Bailey\, BSO’s KS4 concerts trace the development of music from the baroque period to the present day supporting the music education of all KS4 music students. \n\n\n\nIt includes pieces from current GCSE syllabuses (EDEXCEL\, EDUQAS\, AQA & OCR) and a live composition section\, with schools contributing through their ‘Composition Storyboard’ worksheet which may be featured in the concert. Patrick will pull apart the compositional techniques and utilise them in a short creative composition. \n\n\n\nThe development of instruments and tastes is used as a narrative hook and this allows students to understand why styles vary from genre to genre\, from harpsichord in Bach to musical theatre. \n\n\n\nBSO KS4 Somerset & Dorset Schools Concert 2026
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/test/
LOCATION:Westlands Entertainment Venue\, Westbourne Close\, Yeovil\, UK\, Westbourne Close\, Yeovil\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T090000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Performing Arts CPD Day
DESCRIPTION:Join educators from across the region for a day of inspiring CPD at Westlands Entertainment Venue. Delivered in partnership with leading arts organisations including Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra\, Motionhouse\, Frantic Assembly\, Stuff & Nonsense Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company\, the event offers practical workshops in music\, drama\, movement and creative learning\, alongside networking opportunities and insights into arts programmes available through Octagon Music Hub and partner organisations. \n\n\n\nAlongside the CPD sessions there will an opportunity to meet and network with creative facilitators and teachers from schools across Somerset\, Dorset and beyond. The day is open to teachers\, TAs\, SLT and those working within creative arts in education. \n\n\n\nCourse Fee: £25 per teacher*Times: 9am – 4pm \n\n\n\nBook here: https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/take-part/performing-arts-cpd-day/10358 \n\n\n\n*For those schools on our ‘Elevate’ 2026-2027 programme please email jenny.lowe@somerset.gov.uk for your discount codes
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/teacher-performing-arts-cpd-day/
LOCATION:Westlands Entertainment Venue\, Westbourne Close\, Yeovil\, UK\, Westbourne Close\, Yeovil\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T091652Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Music Conference
DESCRIPTION:Somerset Music Conference at Taunton Racecourse \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of high-quality CPD for music education practitioners across Somerset. \n\n\n\n Keynote speaker: Charles Hazlewood — internationally renowned conductor and creative leader \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Expect a day of: Practical ideas for teaching and learning Professional connection with colleagues Inspiring approaches to music education \n\n\n\n Designed for: Classroom music teachers Instrumental tutors Music leads and education professionals \n\n\n\n Save the date and invest in your practice. \n\n\n\nEvent price \n\n\n\n£95 for Somerset schools\, £120 for out of county and independent schools \n\n\n\nFriday 16th October 2026 Taunton Racecourse\, Taunton TA3 7BL \n\n\n\n(on the B3170 road from Taunton to Corfe & Honiton\, approx 2 miles south of Taunton Town Centre)
URL:https://octagonmusichub.org.uk/event/somerset-music-conference-friday-16-september/
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