Solo Performance Platform
Young musicians are invited to our Solo Performance Platform. Performing is fantastic way for young musicians to gain experience and develop confidence.
Waltham Forest Music Festival
Our Annual Festival Celebrates Children's Musical Achievement in Waltham Forest
Over 2,000 young people will perform in eleven concerts across Waltham Forest from 30th June to 12th July 2025.
Concert programme:
1) Primary School Showcase (North)
Monday 30th June, 11.00am - 12midday
At Ss Peter and Paul Church, Chingford E4 7EN
Our Primary School Showcase brings children together to raise the roof and enjoy singing in a massed choir. Choirs will be accompanied by a live band who will perform and demonstrate their instruments to the children.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
2. Monday Music School Monday Ensembles Summer Concert
Monday 30th July, 7pm – 8pm
At Leyton Sixth Form College, Leyton E10 6E
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Bands from Waltham Forest Music School come together to celebrate and showcase their music including the Guitar Groups, Funk in the Forest and Rockit!
Tickets: Audience tickets are available on the door £8/ £5 low income – all welcome.
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3) and 4) ‘This is Carmen’
Wednesday 2nd July, and Thursday 3rd July, performances at 6-7pm
At Big Penny Social in Walthamstow, E17 6AL.
Our Over 600 young people will perform in a special celebration of Carmen. This unique production will retell the story of Carmen through the life of composer George Bizet and feature newly composed music alongside the popular Habanera and Toreador.
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Carmen is the third opera that Waltham Forest Music Service has partnered on with the Royal Ballet and Opera, introducing young people to the world of opera.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
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5) Primary School Showcase (South)
Friday 4th July, 11.00am - 12midday
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
Our Primary School Showcase brings children together to raise the roof and enjoy singing in a massed choir. Choirs will be accompanied by a live band who will perform and demonstrate their instruments to the children.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
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6) Pulse and Pattern Concert and Workshop with Mbilla Arts
Friday 4th July, Concert at 4pm - 5pm
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
Our Pulse and Pattern project brings together primary school children to play and perform percussion. Children will rehearse together and then perform in a concert.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
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7) Recorders and Toots Jam
Tuesday 8th July, 11am - 11.45am
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
A concert for children who learn recorder and toot with their class in school as part of our whole class instrumental programme. Children will join with other schools to experience the joy and pleasure of playing in a massed instrumental group.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
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8) Ukulele Jam
Tuesday 8th July, 2.25pm - 3pm
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
A concert for children who learn recorder and toot with their class in school as part of our whole class instrumental programme. Children will join with other schools to experience the joy and pleasure of playing in a massed instrumental group.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
9. Music Schools Ensembles – Acoustic Extravaganza
Wednesday 3rd July, 6pm – 7pm
At the Amphitheatre, Walthamstow School for Girls, E17 9RZ
Acoustic ensembles from Waltham Forest Music School come together to celebrate and showcase their music including Next Steps, String Band, Wind Band and Beginner Ensemble.
Tickets: Audience tickets are available on the door £8 / £5 low income – all welcome.
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10. Positive Change Choir Secondary Singing Showcase
Thursday 9th July, 6pm – 6.45pm
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
Choirs and bands from Secondary Schools across the borough will come together to rehearse and perform music together.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
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11. Summer Solo Performance Platform
Saturday 12th July, 5pm – 6pm
At St Andrew’s Church, 153 Colworth Rd, Leytonstone E11 1JD
A recital opportunity for young instrumentalists and vocalists of any age, instrument or standard to perform in front of an audience in the beautiful setting of St Andrew’s.
Tickets: Audience tickets are available on the door £8 / £5 low income – all welcome.
