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, brass and percussion 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 13th February 2027
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: Redeemer Church, Old Town Hall, 29 Foster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1AE
The event will be held in Beeston, making it easy to travel from nearby cities such as Nottingham, Derby or Sheffield.
Getting there:
By Car: Car parks are available on Foster Avenue and Devonshire Avenue, pay and display.
By Public Transport: Beeston tram stop is the closet stop to the Redeemer Church. This is a 5 minute walk away.
Beeston is easily reachable via trains into Beeston Station, the church is then a 16 minute walk away.
Repertoire
Repertoire includes:
To be announced!
The course will be conducted by Gareth Widdowson whose full profile can be found on our Who’s Who webpage.
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 don’t want anyone to be excluded from MfE activities because of their financial circumstances and there is a subsidised scheme available for any who needs it. Please contact admin@music-for-everyone.org if this is the case.
Find Us
Our nearest tram stop is Beeston Centre, on line 3 (Hucknall – City Centre – Toton).
Buses that stop at Beeston Centre are:
– 36 (NCT)
– Indigo (TrentBarton)
– 18 (CT4N)
With the shops to your right, walk towards The Square and the raised platform. Turn left, towards ‘The Last Post’ pub and then right on to Foster Avenue before you reach it. Continue along Foster Avenue towards Roundhill School, past the residential houses and the Catholic church on your left to the last building on the left before the school, directly opposite Beeston Library. This is approximately a six-minute walk.
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