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We bring artists, audiences and communities together so that everyone can find, explore & share extraordinary music in one of the most vibrant areas of London.

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Delighted to be back at Swanlea School, working on an intensive singing residency!

Nav Arles, Rachel Maby & Leanne Sedin are working with all 210 Y7 students as they start their Swanlea School journey, alongside the fabulous Music Department, leading towards a performance on Friday 17th Oct
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
As our 2025 cohort comes to an end, read María Mónica Gutiérrez's reflections on the Trainee Music Leader Scheme here: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/tml-reflecti...

👉Interested in supporting a TML in your organisation? Get in touch to find out more about becoming a host partner for 2026
August 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It's the last day of Spitalfields Music Festival 2025! We can't believe it's nearly over - thank you to everyone who has joined us to celebrate incredible music in East London

🚨Limited tickets left for tonight's closing concert at the Tower of London
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Spitalfields Music
Astounding live music experiences in East London through annual festivals and events, learning and participation. Provide news, details of events, ways to get involved and contact details.
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July 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Spitalfields Music Festival 2025 has officially begun!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening night with The Carice Singers, featuring new music from Max Gibson, Claire Cope, Daniel Soley, Elif Karlıdağ, and the world premiere of Aníbal Vidal's Theatre of Origins
July 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Ahead of tomorrow's world premiere, composer Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade has written about her adaptation in The Guardian! Read more about her process here:
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood invites us to laugh at ourselves – I wanted my music to do the same | Ninfea Cruttwell-Reade
Dylan Thomas’s evocative radio play has been adapted into films, a ballet, even a jazz suite. From its drunkards and nosey-parkers, to its ghosts and dreamers, Ninfea Crutwell-Reade’s new reimagining ...
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
A brilliant profile on Aníbal Vidal and his compositional process in PRXLUDES, whose 'Theatre of Origins' will be premiered on the opening night of Spitalfields Music Festival 2025👇
prxludes.net/2025/06/16/a...

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June 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The latest iteration of our Primary Big Sing began today with rehearsals with Aldgate Primary and Christ Church Primary

This summer we’re bringing 300 children together in song on Monday 7th July as part of Spitalfields Music Festival! Find out more: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/events/the-p...
June 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Get in the mood for Spitalfields Music Festival with our 2025 playlist - featuring performers, composers, and music we'll hear across the festival: open.spotify.com/playlist/4cZ...
Spitalfields Music Festival 2025
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May 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Just over a month until Spitalfields Music Festival 2025 is back in East London. Get ready for unforgettable performances from extraordinary musicians in unique venues around the city
📆 1 - 9 July
May 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Join us as a partner and play a vital role in nurturing the future of the music sector by hosting a Trainee Music Leader for 2026.

Learn more about the scheme and the benefits of partnering with us: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/events/tml-p...
May 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Spitalfields Music Festival 2025 lineup, plus more to discover online!

Have a browse: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/season/festi...
April 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Spitalfields Music Festival 2025 is here!🎉

Extraordinary performers come to the East End, with programmes that bridge the past & present, featuring everything from medieval masterpieces to cutting-edge world premieres

Discover the lineup today: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/season/festi...
April 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We're taking part in a Tesco Stronger Starts vote this spring raising money for our singing projects. You can vote for us by collecting a blue token at the till at selected stores in East London!

Check out a list of stores where you can vote here: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/tesco-stronger-starts/
April 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Save the Date! Spitalfields Music Festival returns from 1st-9th July 2025🎉

World-class musicians, breathtaking performances & exciting premieres in our favourite venues across East London.

📢 Full lineup coming soon—sign up to our mailing list for updates
March 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
💫 Now on sale - Harpland at Wilton's Music Hall

Grab 2025 Festival tickets early!

Internationally renowned duo FitkinWall draw on the theme of migration, weaving Gaelic melodies with 21st-century sound tech, alongside a light installation from Peter Freeman

wiltons.org.uk/whats-on/har...
Harpland - Wilton's Music Hall
Internationally renowned musical duo FitkinWall bring Harpland to London for the first time. Harpland draws on the theme of migration, and weaves traditional Scottish and Gaelic melodies with 21st-cen...
wiltons.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Five key lessons to improve your music facilitation - here's what we learnt from music leaders at this year's Skills Lab👇

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Five Key Lessons To Improve Your Music Facilitation - Spitalfields Music
Astounding live music experiences in East London through annual festivals and events, learning and participation. Provide news, details of events, ways to get involved and contact details.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
That's a wrap on Skills Lab Academy for now!

We loved connecting music leaders and facilitators to share their experiences and try out new techniques and approaches.

Thank you to our wonderful course leaders James Redwood, Osnat Schmool, Ben Sellers, and Rosie Bergonzi
January 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
New Young Voices Collective's new term starts today, and they're on the lookout for members aged 11-19🎶

Rehearsing every Tuesday at Spotlight Youth Centre, NewYVC is a free, unauditioned, friendly space open to all

For more info on how to get involved, visit our website🔗
January 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New year, new faces! A huge welcome to our latest cohort of Trainee Trustees🎉

Meet the five aspiring trustees who'll be shadowing our board and learning about the essentials of governance:
spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/introducing-...
Introducing our 2025 Trainee Trustee Cohort
Astounding live music experiences in East London through annual festivals and events, learning and participation. Provide news, details of events, ways to get involved and contact details.
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January 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Happy New Year! Start 2025 off right by improving your skills in music facilitation at our final session of Skills Lab.

We'll be joined by James Redwood & Rosie Bergonzi to learn approaches and technique to music leading in community settings

📅 16th January
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Skills Lab Academy - Repertoire as a starting point for creative music making
A practical training course for musicians to develop their skills in creative music-making and leadership in a range of community settings.
spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
January 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our final session of Skills Lab - professional training for music leaders - is just the other side of the new year⏲️

📅Thursday 16th January
📍Brady Arts & Community Centre
spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/events/skill...
Skills Lab Academy - Repertoire as a starting point for creative music making
A practical training course for musicians to develop their skills in creative music-making and leadership in a range of community settings.
spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 12:08 PM
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated to our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge you've helped us reach our target!

The money we've raised will enable us to produce our projects in 2025, meaning more children will experience the benefits of music-making and the joy of singing🎶
December 9, 2024 at 12:53 PM
We're 63% of the way to our campaign target, with just over 4 days to go

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far, we are so grateful for your support.

Help us reach our target: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
December 6, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Our Chief Executive & Artistic Director, Sarah Gee, talks to us about our Big Give Christmas Challenge. Join us in making a difference for the children of Tower Hamlets and have your donation doubled today
December 4, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is open! Donations made between now and 10th Dec can be doubled thanks to support from The Childhood Trust

Help us on our mission to make music education accessible to children from all backgrounds - donate today bit.ly/biggivespits...

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December 3, 2024 at 12:01 PM