Events
This is an extra special year, marking 21 years of making music make a difference in Nottingham City. See our annual and new events for this year and stay tuned for updates.
Christmas In The City 2023
Christmas in the City is back and it's bigger and better than ever! With three exciting concerts, there is no better way to celebrate this festive time of the year.
Sing City
Sing City is an exciting competition and opportunity for singers aged 11-18 who attend Nottingham City secondary schools, academies and colleges.
Make Music With Us!
Join our music groups and let's make music together! Don't forget to check your enrolment details online and pay your fees using our links.
Big Give Christmas Challenge
Get ready for Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023! All donations doubled between 28th Nov to 5th Dec.
12 Days of Christmas
Introducing our 12 Days of Christmas, featuring 12 Christmas-inspired pieces as performed by our wonderful young people and ensembles.
Great Orchestra Experiment
GOE is an annual concert, featuring our Robin Hood Youth Orchestra, that aims to cultivate a lifelong love for music in children and inspire them to continue with their music making.
21 Years - Film Screening
Excited to share a film documenting some of Nottingham Music Service's work in Nottingham City and celebrating 21 years of making music make a difference.
Music Camp
A 2-day residential for pupils who have completed the Whole Class Ensemble teaching year. Join us in Peak District for some music and lots of fun!
Robin Hood Youth Orchestra Summer Celebration
Also featuring the Dream Rockers, InterConnect, String Folk, Guitar Connect and other fantastic musicians.
Global Connections
Celebrating our 21st Anniversary with young musicians from across the city in a global music celebration at University of Nottingham.
Hub Pub Quiz
Delighted to host a lovely fundraising event, featuring great music, a quiz and raffle, at the Southbank City Bar, Nottingham.
Young Creative Awards
Young Creative Awards is now open for entries! Deadline is 24 April so get your entries in now.
Get Connected
An exciting new event to inspire your young musician to continue making music with others and get a taste of what our small group ensembles are like.
MAB Performances
A week in March celebrating our amazing Area Bands with performances around the city. Also featuring our other ensembles & groups.
21 Years of Nottingham Music Service
This is the 21st Anniversary of Nottingham Music Service. We are celebrating throughout the year with old and new events so stay tuned and join us in marking 21 years of NMS.
UFO Launch Event for NMS
Celebrate Nottingham Music Service's 21st Birthday with an epic performance by UFO Orchestra Nottingham.
Creative Music Challenge
The Creative Music Challenge is a great opportunity for Nottingham City pupils to work together and show off their creative musical skills.
Music in Nottingham
A celebration of the different musical cultures and traditions in Nottingham City! Come and be part of our exciting interactive musical map & share music that's important to YOU.
RHYO at Nottingham Castle
RHYO's first live performance in more than a YEAR - at the beautiful Nottingham Castle. Watch RHYO live on our YouTube Channel.