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Sound Winchester Directory
Sound Winchester aims to connect and assist collaborations between music and voice groups and local residents. In this directory, you'll find all the contact details for the groups.
If you have a music or voice group in Winchester and you'd like to become part of the Sound Winchester collective, click link below to get in touch.
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George's Rockstars
Helping kids rock!
George's Rockstars mission is to make children in hospital smile through the magic of music therapy. Set up in memory of 6-year-old George who battled leukaemia from just 22 months old, we provide music therapy sessions to children facing serious illness/ disability in 4 hospitals across Hampshire.
See our website to see the special things we do and how you can get involved to make a difference to children in hospital through music.
George's Rockstars mission is to make children in hospital smile through the magic of music therapy. Set up in memory of 6-year-old George who battled leukaemia from just 22 months old, we provide music therapy sessions to children facing serious illness/ disability in 4 hospitals across Hampshire.
See our website to see the special things we do and how you can get involved to make a difference to children in hospital through music.
Hat Fair Choir
Contact us to find out about plans to include local community singers as part of Hat Fair's opening event for its 50th birthday!
Repair Café Winchester
Bring along broken equipment, instruments, amps or anything music related, Repair Café Winchester has a team of repairers who have successfully repaired electronic equipment, music stands and even a double bass! If you have a musically related item that you need repaired, check out if we can fix it for you.
If you have an unwanted instrument – why not donate it to our Library of Things!
More news about this new project to come.
If you have an unwanted instrument – why not donate it to our Library of Things!
More news about this new project to come.
Rich Turner Music
On the fiddle.
After a post-graduate, London-based, career in arts journalism and market research, Rich returned to his hometown of Winchester in 2016, and his first love of music, renting a fiddle and taking to the streets again, to popular acclaim.
Rich offers performances, tuition and composition services.
After a post-graduate, London-based, career in arts journalism and market research, Rich returned to his hometown of Winchester in 2016, and his first love of music, renting a fiddle and taking to the streets again, to popular acclaim.
Rich offers performances, tuition and composition services.
Sound Therapy Hampshire
'A sound immersion experience'
Sound Therapy Hampshire combines Gong, Himalayan and Crystal bowls and Voice work to create a deeply relaxing and restorative treatment. During a sound therapy session we can access the healing frequencies that our bodies need. Brainwave frequencies change bringing us into the healing alpha brainwave state.
Contact Michelle from Sound Therapy Hampshire for more information.
Sound Therapy Hampshire combines Gong, Himalayan and Crystal bowls and Voice work to create a deeply relaxing and restorative treatment. During a sound therapy session we can access the healing frequencies that our bodies need. Brainwave frequencies change bringing us into the healing alpha brainwave state.
Contact Michelle from Sound Therapy Hampshire for more information.
Sound Winchester
Sound Winchester celebrates the diverse and vibrant creative musical talent in our city.
It aims to improve well-being by fostering collaboration, learning, and creativity through music and voice activities.
Whether you want to make music, listen to others, or explore new opportunities, Sound Winchester welcomes everyone.
Get Involved:
o If you have a music or voice group in Winchester, consider becoming part of the Sound Winchester collective.
o Connect with local musicians, writers, and performers.
o Join the movement and explore the rich musical landscape of Winchester!
o Take part in our ‘Songs for Winchester’ challenge.
Follow @SoundWinchester for updates and join our growing community.
It aims to improve well-being by fostering collaboration, learning, and creativity through music and voice activities.
Whether you want to make music, listen to others, or explore new opportunities, Sound Winchester welcomes everyone.
Get Involved:
o If you have a music or voice group in Winchester, consider becoming part of the Sound Winchester collective.
o Connect with local musicians, writers, and performers.
o Join the movement and explore the rich musical landscape of Winchester!
o Take part in our ‘Songs for Winchester’ challenge.
Follow @SoundWinchester for updates and join our growing community.
Swan Samba
Swan Samba is a vibrant samba fusion drumming and movement band based in Hampshire, UK.
Their core mission is to promote unity and well-being through the power of music.
1. Background: Swan Samba operates in affiliation with Roynon Performing Arts and was established in 2019. They warmly welcome inquiries related to joining the band, booking them for events, or arranging immersive workshops for schools and business team-building events.
2. Community Impact: Swan Samba aims to deliver accessible, fun drumming skills while supporting well-being in the community. Their classes and workshops are led by dedicated teachers experienced in their field. Workshops in schools are conducted by teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and current DBS clearance.
3. Performance Highlights: Swan Samba has performed at various events across the south, including:
o Wickham Festival
o Winchester Hatfair
o Romsey Carnival
o Eastleigh Mela
o They’ve even been featured on TV and radio!
4. Band Resources: Members have access to online learning resources, including videos, texts, and audio guides.
5. Feedback: Swan Samba loves hearing from their audience. If you’ve seen them, booked them, or joined them, feel free to share your thoughts!
So, if you’re looking for infectious rhythms, community spirit, and a whole lot of “energia,” Swan Samba is the band to watch! 🥁🎶
Their core mission is to promote unity and well-being through the power of music.
1. Background: Swan Samba operates in affiliation with Roynon Performing Arts and was established in 2019. They warmly welcome inquiries related to joining the band, booking them for events, or arranging immersive workshops for schools and business team-building events.
2. Community Impact: Swan Samba aims to deliver accessible, fun drumming skills while supporting well-being in the community. Their classes and workshops are led by dedicated teachers experienced in their field. Workshops in schools are conducted by teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and current DBS clearance.
3. Performance Highlights: Swan Samba has performed at various events across the south, including:
o Wickham Festival
o Winchester Hatfair
o Romsey Carnival
o Eastleigh Mela
o They’ve even been featured on TV and radio!
4. Band Resources: Members have access to online learning resources, including videos, texts, and audio guides.
5. Feedback: Swan Samba loves hearing from their audience. If you’ve seen them, booked them, or joined them, feel free to share your thoughts!
So, if you’re looking for infectious rhythms, community spirit, and a whole lot of “energia,” Swan Samba is the band to watch! 🥁🎶
The Railway Inn
The Railway Inn is Winchester’s only dedicated Music Venue with national and international artists, a weekly open-mic night (Roots) along with comedy and poetry events.
They have two venues, plus a bar that’s open every day, and a large, covered garden.
In recent years, it has established a national reputation as one of the UK’s premier regional live music venues.
… and they kindly host the Sound Winchester’s monthly meetings to consult and discuss future actions.
They have two venues, plus a bar that’s open every day, and a large, covered garden.
In recent years, it has established a national reputation as one of the UK’s premier regional live music venues.
… and they kindly host the Sound Winchester’s monthly meetings to consult and discuss future actions.
Upbeat Music Courses
Upbeat Music are a pop and rock school, delivering singing, dance and band sessions in Winchester.
Waynflete Singers
The Waynflete Singers is widely acclaimed as one of the South of England's finest choral societies.
Based in Winchester, they are renowned for their high standards of performance, versatility, and inspired programming. They perform well-known and much-loved choral works as well as more unusual repertoire, with the support of renowned professional orchestras and first-class soloists.
Based in Winchester, they are renowned for their high standards of performance, versatility, and inspired programming. They perform well-known and much-loved choral works as well as more unusual repertoire, with the support of renowned professional orchestras and first-class soloists.
Winchester Camerata
The Winchester Camerata is a string orchestra founded in 2011 consisting of accomplished amateur players who come together for the pleasure and enjoyment of playing a wide-ranging repertoire.
The orchestra, conducted by Andrew Moore, has given concerts featuring many works by classical composers and they have raised money for local charities.
They perform at various venues, in the Winchester area. If you’re interested in classical music, attending one of their concerts could be a delightful experience!
The orchestra, conducted by Andrew Moore, has given concerts featuring many works by classical composers and they have raised money for local charities.
They perform at various venues, in the Winchester area. If you’re interested in classical music, attending one of their concerts could be a delightful experience!
Winchester Community Choir
Winchester Community Choir is an inclusive choir based in Winchester:
1. Open-Access Choir: Winchester Community Choir warmly welcomes everyone, regardless of their musical background or experience. There are no auditions, making it an inviting space for all who love to sing. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or a shower-singing enthusiast, you’ll find a place here.
2. Singing for Fun: The choir’s primary focus is on enjoyment. They explore a diverse repertoire, including folk songs, gospel tunes, classical pieces, and even the occasional pop arrangement. It’s all about celebrating the joy of music together.
3. Learning by Ear: Members learn songs by ear, which means reading music isn’t a requirement. This approach encourages a sense of community and shared experience.
4. Rehearsals and Performances:
o Rehearsals: Take place on Tuesdays during term-time from 7:30 to 9:10 pm at The United Church on Jewry Street in Winchester (SO23 8RZ).
o Performances: The choir performs in various venues, including the Theatre Royal in Winchester.
If you’re passionate about singing and want to be part of a friendly and welcoming community, consider joining Winchester Community Choir.
You can reach out to them via email at membership@winchestercommunitychoir.com
1. Open-Access Choir: Winchester Community Choir warmly welcomes everyone, regardless of their musical background or experience. There are no auditions, making it an inviting space for all who love to sing. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or a shower-singing enthusiast, you’ll find a place here.
2. Singing for Fun: The choir’s primary focus is on enjoyment. They explore a diverse repertoire, including folk songs, gospel tunes, classical pieces, and even the occasional pop arrangement. It’s all about celebrating the joy of music together.
3. Learning by Ear: Members learn songs by ear, which means reading music isn’t a requirement. This approach encourages a sense of community and shared experience.
4. Rehearsals and Performances:
o Rehearsals: Take place on Tuesdays during term-time from 7:30 to 9:10 pm at The United Church on Jewry Street in Winchester (SO23 8RZ).
o Performances: The choir performs in various venues, including the Theatre Royal in Winchester.
If you’re passionate about singing and want to be part of a friendly and welcoming community, consider joining Winchester Community Choir.
You can reach out to them via email at membership@winchestercommunitychoir.com
Winchester Fusion Choir
The Amazing Fusion Choir in Winchester and Eastleigh is a fantastic, uplifting, and fun choir.
Led by award-winning choir leader Marie O’Brien BCA, they focus on spreading joy through their singing.
• No Auditions, No Need to Read Music: The Fusion Choir welcomes everyone, regardless of experience or music theory knowledge. If you love to sing, you’ll fit right in!
• Weekly Rehearsals:
Tuesdays: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, Blenheim Road, Eastleigh.
Fridays: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at St. Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Weeke, Winchester.
• Purpose and Impact:
o The choir sings to uplift, heal, and support charities, worthy causes, and the community.
o Over the years, they’ve raised over £100,000 from their concerts.
• Joyful Singing:
o The Fusion Choir prioritises joy over technical perfection.
o Their repertoire spans diverse songs and music styles.
Visit their website for more information.
Led by award-winning choir leader Marie O’Brien BCA, they focus on spreading joy through their singing.
• No Auditions, No Need to Read Music: The Fusion Choir welcomes everyone, regardless of experience or music theory knowledge. If you love to sing, you’ll fit right in!
• Weekly Rehearsals:
Tuesdays: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, Blenheim Road, Eastleigh.
Fridays: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at St. Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Weeke, Winchester.
• Purpose and Impact:
o The choir sings to uplift, heal, and support charities, worthy causes, and the community.
o Over the years, they’ve raised over £100,000 from their concerts.
• Joyful Singing:
o The Fusion Choir prioritises joy over technical perfection.
o Their repertoire spans diverse songs and music styles.
Visit their website for more information.
Winchester Poetry Festival
The Winchester Poetry Festival is a celebration of verse and literary expression in Winchester. This festival brings together poets, enthusiasts, and lovers of language to explore the beauty and power of poetry.
1. Dates: The festival typically spans several days, featuring a variety of events, readings, and performances. For example, the 2023 iteration took place at The ARC in Winchester and engaged over 40 poets across 25 events.
2. Programme: The festival includes a diverse range of activities, such as readings, workshops, discussions, and more. It’s an opportunity for both established and up-and-coming poets to share their work and ideas.
3. Themes: Each year, the festival explores different themes related to poetry and language.
4. Accessibility: Key events are BSL interpreted and livestreamed, making the festival accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, some events in the program are free to attend.
5. Community: The festival fosters a sense of community among poets, writers, and attendees. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and appreciate the art of poetry.
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or simply curious about the magic of words, the Winchester Poetry Festival offers a delightful experience for all.
For more information, visit their website
1. Dates: The festival typically spans several days, featuring a variety of events, readings, and performances. For example, the 2023 iteration took place at The ARC in Winchester and engaged over 40 poets across 25 events.
2. Programme: The festival includes a diverse range of activities, such as readings, workshops, discussions, and more. It’s an opportunity for both established and up-and-coming poets to share their work and ideas.
3. Themes: Each year, the festival explores different themes related to poetry and language.
4. Accessibility: Key events are BSL interpreted and livestreamed, making the festival accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, some events in the program are free to attend.
5. Community: The festival fosters a sense of community among poets, writers, and attendees. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and appreciate the art of poetry.
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or simply curious about the magic of words, the Winchester Poetry Festival offers a delightful experience for all.
For more information, visit their website
Winchester Ukrainian Cultural Association
The Winchester Ukrainian Cultural Association (WUCA) is a non-profit community group established in September 2023 with support from Winchester City Council and Community First.
Its mission is to provide support and give a voice to Ukrainians living in the district. The association hosts regular events in conjunction with the Ukrainian community, fostering cultural exchange and celebrating Ukrainian heritage.
The association aims to create a sense of community, preserve cultural traditions, and provide a platform for Ukrainians in the area to connect and share their experiences.
Their members have a strong interest in music and they are eager to popularize Ukrainian folk song culture in the Winchester community.
For more information, visit their website
Its mission is to provide support and give a voice to Ukrainians living in the district. The association hosts regular events in conjunction with the Ukrainian community, fostering cultural exchange and celebrating Ukrainian heritage.
The association aims to create a sense of community, preserve cultural traditions, and provide a platform for Ukrainians in the area to connect and share their experiences.
Their members have a strong interest in music and they are eager to popularize Ukrainian folk song culture in the Winchester community.
For more information, visit their website
Winchester Uke Jam
There are three parts to this ukulele group in Winchester?
1. Ukes for All
2. Winchester Uke Jam
3. Winchester Ukelele Festival
Whether you’re a seasoned uke player or just curious to join in the fun, the Winchester Uke Jam welcomes everyone, regardless of ability. It’s a fantastic opportunity to strum along, sing, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow ukulele players of all levels of ability.
1. Ukes for All
2. Winchester Uke Jam
3. Winchester Ukelele Festival
Whether you’re a seasoned uke player or just curious to join in the fun, the Winchester Uke Jam welcomes everyone, regardless of ability. It’s a fantastic opportunity to strum along, sing, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow ukulele players of all levels of ability.
Winnall Rock School
Winnall Rock School (established in 2004) provides free, high-quality music workshops to young people aged 10 to 17 with:
• Inclusive Atmosphere: The school welcomes young people of all abilities, creating a lively, creative, and supportive environment.
• Passionate Tutors: With passionate tutors and a professional music leader, students get to write, sing, and play their own songs.
• Confidence Building: Students have the opportunity to perform in two live gigs each year, helping them build confidence and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
• Access for All: Winnall Rock School prioritizes those with limited access to music opportunities or those needing additional support.
• Instrument and Equipment Availability:
The school provides instruments, equipment, and a space for students to explore and develop their musical interests.
• Outreach Programs: Beyond regular workshops, they run outreach programs for other organizations and youth to explore and create music.
If you are interested in their incredible work, fostering creativity and well-being through music find more information at their website.
• Inclusive Atmosphere: The school welcomes young people of all abilities, creating a lively, creative, and supportive environment.
• Passionate Tutors: With passionate tutors and a professional music leader, students get to write, sing, and play their own songs.
• Confidence Building: Students have the opportunity to perform in two live gigs each year, helping them build confidence and achieve a sense of accomplishment.
• Access for All: Winnall Rock School prioritizes those with limited access to music opportunities or those needing additional support.
• Instrument and Equipment Availability:
The school provides instruments, equipment, and a space for students to explore and develop their musical interests.
• Outreach Programs: Beyond regular workshops, they run outreach programs for other organizations and youth to explore and create music.
If you are interested in their incredible work, fostering creativity and well-being through music find more information at their website.
WinQeilidh
What is WinQeilidh?
It’s Winchester’s queer ceilidh - fun, participatory folk dancing, designed to be easy to learn — and you don’t need a partner, because everyone dances with everyone!
What makes it a *queer* ceilidh? They welcome everyone to participate call all their dances without gender or other ability references (because everyone dances with everyone) and welcomes those who are really sure they can’t dance but want to try anyway.
Find out more about the WinQeilidh fun here.
It’s Winchester’s queer ceilidh - fun, participatory folk dancing, designed to be easy to learn — and you don’t need a partner, because everyone dances with everyone!
What makes it a *queer* ceilidh? They welcome everyone to participate call all their dances without gender or other ability references (because everyone dances with everyone) and welcomes those who are really sure they can’t dance but want to try anyway.
Find out more about the WinQeilidh fun here.
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