First Anniversary of the Hub

Portsmouth Music Hub was one of the first Hubs to be launched in the country. November 7th marks the first Anniversary of Portsmouth Music Hub and the impact of the Hub across the city and beyond has been far-reaching.

To celebrate the Hub’s first year, the Friends of Portsmouth Music Hub have kindly funded a Hub flag, which will fly in Guildhall Square on November 7th.

During the past year the Hub has impacted on the lives of thousands of children and young people across the city:

Over 4000 young people received weekly music lessons

Almost 7000 young people participated in the Portsmouth Music Programme

Over 5000 young people participated in music festivals across the city

Over 8000 young people participated in concerts, performances and musical events

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Right: Taiko drummers from Newbridge Junior School performing in ‘Seascape’ - a highly successful event showcasing talent around the city and celebrating the sea

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An update from Sue Beckett, Head of Portsmouth Music

Portsmouth Music Hub ActivitiesOver the past year, the Hub has provided a very wide range of musical events and opportunities through partnership, which include:

Large-scale professional concerts, e.g. The Royal Marines School of Music

Professional recitals in schools for over 2000 young people

Workshops including world music, jazz, rock and pop, classical music and composition

Vocal and instrumental ensembles

Songbooks and original commissions provided free for schools

Training and conferences for teachers

Hub celebrations e.g. Seascape at Portsmouth Guildhall

City-wide instrumental festivals

Opportunities to have a go at playing new instruments e.g. the Instrument Fair

Songs and events to support the London 2012 Olympic Games e.g. Torch Relay Choir

Civic events e.g. Mayor Making, Christmas Carols and Launch of the Education Strategy

Joint concerts and workshops with Hub Partners e.g. Band of the Royal Logistic Corps

Special School Celebration

Open rehearsals with Hub Partners

Performance evenings for musicians of all standards

Open Mic nights

Portsmouth Oboe Programme

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National RecognitionArticles about Portsmouth Music Hub have featured in a number of National publications including:

NAME Magazine Teach Primary Magazine Music Education UK

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Taste of the HubOn March 15th 2013 there is a full-scale Hub event at Portsmouth Guildhall

Hub Partners from across the region will be taking part in a celebration of the Hub’s diversity at Portsmouth

Guildhall. There will be over 25 workshops throughout the day so that you can choose to play, sing, listen,

compose, explore music technology and get a real taste for the Hub’s diversity. There is also a free children’s

concert in the afternoon by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Further details will be available on the

Hub website in the New Year. Put the date in your diary!

Tanguera Dance Company at the Hub Launch The Royal Marines School of Music at the Kings Theatre

Portsmouth Music Hub Wind Band perform at Kneller Hall Quintessential Recitals in schools around the city

Event PhotographsHere are a few photographs from Portsmouth Music Hub events

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There are over 60 local, national and international Hub Partners including:

MissionThe Mission of Portsmouth Music Hub is to work in partnership to:

Provide high quality music education and support for young people and learners in and around the

diverse Portsmouth community

Inspire all young people to sing and play a musical instrument developing their talent through

progressive performance pathways

Promote high achievement through diverse partnerships

Transform lives through music