Music for Everyone

What's Next Wind Band
2026-06-06 | The Squire Performing Arts Centre, Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, United Kingdom
WHAT’S NEXT WIND BAND
A new musical experience for ages 18–35

Why This Event?
What’s Next Wind Band is a brand‑new, fun and social music‑making experience designed exclusively for wind and brass players aged 18–35. Whether you’re in musical limbo, missing your old band days, wanting to meet new people, or simply looking for a creative mental‑health boost — this day is for you.
You’ll enjoy a day of high‑quality rehearsals with a relaxed performance at the end of the day, and plenty of opportunities to socialise with other musicians. It’s a chance to reconnect with your instrument, rediscover your love of ensemble playing, and build a new musical community.

Who Should Attend?

Wind, brass and percussion players grade 5+* aged 18–35
Those who played at school or university and want to get back into it
Young professionals seeking a creative outlet
Local students wanting to meet other musicians and find a musical community for post-graduation
Anyone looking to build confidence and community through music

*(please contact us if you would like to attend but are unsure if this course is at your level)

When & Where?
Saturday 6th June 2026
10am – arrival
10:30am – 4:30pm rehearsals, including morning, afternoon and lunchbreak
5pm – informal performance
Post performance: a trip to the pub afterwards for anyone who wants to continue the fun!
Venue: Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham, NG1 4JB

The event will be held in Nottingham city centre, making it easy to travel from nearby cities such as Derby or Sheffield.
Getting there:
By Car: There is a car park at the Squire Performing Arts Centre and additional on-street parking on Arboretum Street.
By Public Transport: The High School tram stop is the closet stop to the Squire Performing Arts Centre. This is a 7 minute walk away.
Nottingham is easily reachable via trains into Nottingham Station – there is a tram stop at the station which will take you to the High School stop. Both tram routes go between the Station and the High School stop.
Pricing
The event costs £30 for the day, including a pizza lunch.
There will be a group discount of 10% at the time of booking for groups of 2 or more players booking together.

We are grateful for the financial support from the MfE Founder’s Artistic Development Fund to help us run this event (https://www.music-for-everyone.org/founders-fund)

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