Hub concerts and events
We're proud to present many events from the partners of the hub every academic year, featuring performances from thousands of musicians across all of Derbyshire
With a diverse range of groups and ensembles, these events show the hard work and talent of our young musicians and delivery partners across the city and county.
Derbyshire City & County Youth Orchestra
The City & County Youth Orchestra will be performing a showcase conert ending their February residential.
- Friday 20 February, 7.30pm
Whitemoor Lakes Centre, near Lichfield
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Community Orchestra Day
Join PDMC for a fun, full-day music workshop, led by their experienced music directors and packed with film music favourites.
Open to adults and children (Grade 4+), it’s a great chance for families and local musicians to make music together. Free for children, adults minimum donation £5. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, great music, and plenty of tea, coffee, and cake!
Chamber Orchestra Lunchtime Concert
CNEDMC's Senior Chamber orchestra will be performing a varied program of Baroque music alongside some more modern classics, with much more in-between. The concert will also feature some solo items, showcasing the talents of the young musicians involved.
Derbyshire City & County Youth Wind Band
The City & County Youth Wind Band will be performing a showcase conert ending their February residential.
- Sunday 8 March, 3.00pm
The Members Room, Derbyshire County Council
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Spring Concerts
An afternoon concert featuring the Foundations and Progression ensembles, including Foundation String Orchestra, Foundations Wind Band, Vocalist, Foundations Guitar and Ukulele, Progression String Orchestra, Progression Wind Band, and Training Orchestra.
An evening concert with dynamic performances from Band Lab, Saturday Singers, Woodwind Choir, Youth String Orchestra, Street Band, Youth Wind Band, and Youth Orchestra.
Gala Concerts
Join DMC for their Gala Concerts, showcasing the full range of talent across the music centre. First, enjoy performances from string groups, orchestra, and voices.
Return at 7pm for an energetic evening featuring wind groups and Samba—two concerts not to be missed!
Wind and Brass Concert
Join CNEDMC for a fun, toe-tapping Wind and Brass Concert featuring two larger wind bands, along with smaller chamber groups and brass fusion. Enjoy an engaging evening of lively music and bold, exciting sounds.
25th Anniversary Concert
Celebrate 25 years of music-making with the Dark Peak Music Foundation at a special gala concert at The Octagon, Buxton. This landmark evening brings together all Dark Peak ensembles, from Junior Strings and Young Voices to the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Brass, and Senior Strings, for a vibrant showcase of talent across generations.
The concert will be attended by the Foundation’s Honorary President, Dr Timothy Reynish MBE, and will feature the world premiere of Dances at Melandra, a brand-new work by Daniel Whibley commissioned especially for this anniversary.
Gala Concerts
Join PDMC for their Gala Concerts, a full day of fantastic live music celebrating our talented musicians of all ages! The afternoon concert will feature performances from our Beginners, Training Strings, Intermediate Strings, Choir, and the Peak District String Orchestra.
The evening concert will showcase our Intermediate Wind, the Peak District String Orchestra, and the Big Band. A wonderful celebration of music and achievement!
We Will Rock You
The Senior Musical Theatre group from KTCo Studios performs the high-energy musical based on the songs of Queen, We Will Rock You.
Rent the Musical
The Chesterfield Studios Upper Seniors present Rent, the groundbreaking musical that follows a year in the life of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
- Wednesday 25 – Saturday 28 March, 7.30 all nights
Chesterfield Studios
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Matilda JR
This production from Chesterfield Studios of Matilda JR tells the story of an extraordinary girl who uses her sharp mind and vivid imagination to take a stand and change her life with miraculous results.
Big Band at Leek Arts Festival
Come and enjoy the PDMC Big Band performing live on the Buxton Pavilion Gardens bandstand! Bring a picnic, relax in the beautiful surroundings, and enjoy an afternoon of fantastic big band music filled with energy, swing, and summer vibes.
Big Band at Leek Arts Festival
The Peak District Big Band will be back for what has become an annual, highly praised event, filled with fantastic music and a great atmosphere. This popular concert is always a highlight of the year, showcasing the band’s energy and talent. Tickets will be available in advance from the Foxlowe Arts Centre closer to the event: foxloweartscentre.org.uk.
High School Musical
The Intermediate Musical Theatre group from KTCo Studios performs the Disney hit, High School Musical, in an in-house production.
Les Miserables
The Advanced Musical Theatre group from KTCo Studios performs the classic, epic musical, Les Misérables.
Community Orchestra Day
Join PDMC for a fun, full-day music workshop led by their experienced music directors and packed with film music favourites. Open to adults and children (Grade 4+), it’s a great chance for families and local musicians to make music together.
Free for children, adults minimum donation £5. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, great music, and plenty of tea, coffee, and cake!