SoundStorm

Only one week left to apply for the battle of the Bands BANDSTORM! Be part of the most exciting battle of the bands for young musicians across the South Coast! CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER. Apply here: soundstorm-music.org.uk/get-involved/b…

SoundStorm was delighted to partner with @BSOrchestra and Poole High School today hosting a very special concert for BCP Council schools featuring two world-famous artists: saxophonist Jess Gillam and composer Dani Howard.

The battlelines have been drawn and BandStorm 2026 promises to be bigger and better than ever! Follow the link to see what its all about and APPLY NOW! soundstorm-music.org.uk/get-involved/b…

Its almost time…

One of SoundStorm's closest partner organisations is @BroadstoneMusic , led by the inspirational Alison Kay BEM, ably assisted by a team of expert professional musicians and alumni. Check out our short highlights video below! youtu.be/fu_dVNuxXso

Do you know about our Creative Ensemble in partnership with @bathphil ? Open to musicians of any ability between the ages of 10-17. Applications to join the ensemble will be opening NEXT WEEK! In the meanwhile, check out this video to find out more. youtu.be/kWcdYA_7T6M?si…

It’s a new term and a new home for Christchurch Music Centre this September. In association with @hantsmusichub , SoundStorm are proud to support this long running, vibrant Saturday community music centre. youtu.be/oI65_kMCphc

Ten of our primary and two secondary schools in BCP Council had a truly special experience when Lucky, Reuben, Nkululeko, Melusi and Canaan brought their musical culture to their schools. Watch the video to get a flavour of how it went. youtu.be/p9NUvvdArXQ?si…

We are proud to be supporting Immersive Arts with their funding programme! 🥳 UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call, so apply now. 👇 immersivearts.uk/funding/

Episode 83 - 'Electronica, DJing and Music Ed' - Dr Jake Williams Live now. Listen for authentic conversation around bringing electronic music to all classrooms. soundstorm-music.org.uk/news/podcast/

SoundStorm is delighted to announce the new lead schools for music at BCP: PRIMARY PHASE: Baden-Powell & St Peter Junior, Longfleet CE Primary SECONDARY PHASE: The Bourne Academy, Twynham School SPECIAL SCHOOLS: Linwood School More info here: soundstorm-music.org.uk/news/lead-scho…

In partnership with Coda Music & Arts Trust , it has been a joy to provide the opportunity for young people in BCP Council SEND schools to explore the theme of ‘wellbeing’. Please enjoy some of the many highlights of the project here: youtu.be/3mSqALsv3v0

We are very happy that Dan Somogyi, who set up SoundStorm back in the 2000s, was invited to Buckingham Palace last week, in recognition of services to Education and Skills. "I wish to thank my wonderful colleagues, for all their amazing work. This is as much for them as for me”.

Don't let anyone tell you that there is no music happening in schools nowadays. We've been visiting schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Southampton in our quest to appoint music hub "lead schools" and have seen fantastic, inspiring, inclusive music education in action.

The final is here!! Battle of the bands BandStorm! Old Fire Station on Monday 10 March 2025 - doors open at 6.15pm. Tickets via this link: oldfirestation.co.uk/event/bandstor…

New Music Education Podcast Episode 80 is live now. Looking at the state of live music in the uk with Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd. soundstorm-music.org.uk/news/podcast/

At Lighthouse have a fantastic opportunity for prospective Young Producers starting in April 2025. They are looking for two enthusiastic young people. Applicants have to be: 16+ Available across April-June 2025 - Closing date is 28 February. lighthousepoole.co.uk/programme/youn…

This sounds tedious but it is v important. Govt is threatening to dismantle copyright and give tech companies free access to what you have created so that the machines can ingest your work and exploit it without payment. Make your voice heard and respond now. Say no. @ISM_music

Listen now to Episode 79 - 'Musical Vulnerability - The Risky Business of Music Education' - @EHMacGregor soundstorm-music.org.uk/news/podcast/ @chriswoodsmusic

On Sunday 9 March, our partners @BroadstoneMusic have a fantastic opportunity for young orchestral musicians aged 8-18, grade 5 players and above. Get the chance to play alongside professional musicians. Apply by 7 February 2025 at broadstonemusicseries.info