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Mid-Week Activities
North Tyneside Music offers a wide range of musical activities for young musicians of all ages and standards.
Our groups meet weekly in term-time. All opportunities are fully funded and free of charge to families. Whatever style of music you are into, we have something for you.
Our mid-week activities include Emerging Artists, Youth Choir and Music Theory sessions at John Spence School, our Sounding Out Project at John Willie Sams Centre and Rock School at Traxx Studios.
Find our mid-week activity dates for 2026-7 here:
and see below to find out more about the wide range of activities that we offer during the week in term-time.
If you would like to sign up for one or more of our activities on behalf of your child, please complete this form. One of our team will then get back to you.
Or you can email us at music@northtyneside.gov.uk for further information.
Which Mid-Week Activities are for you? Read on to find out more:
Emerging Artists
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6.00-8.00pm
Group Leader: Phil Richardson
Emerging Artists is designed for young people aged 11–18. The project develops a wide range of performance skills, helping young musicians build confidence, creativity and stage presence. It is particularly suited to those already developing their musical journey as vocalists, guitarists or keyboard players. Register your interest in Emerging Artists by completing this form.
Venue: John Spence Community High School
North Tyneside Youth Choir
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:30-6.00pm
Group Leader: Heather Burns
North Tyneside Youth Choir is suitable for any young person aged 11-18 who would like to come together on a weekly basis to sing with others. The group performs together at events and concerts around the region. Register your interest in North Tyneside Youth Choir by completing this form.
Venue: John Spence Community High School
Music Theory for Emerging Musicians
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:30-5.30pm
Group Leader: Phil Richardson
Music Theory for Emerging Musicians is suitable for emerging musicians seeking to develop and explore their understanding of music theory. Sessions will cover key concepts of music theory, particularly useful for those studying music at either GCSE, BTEC or A Level. Register your interest in Music Theory Sessions by completing this form.
Venue: John Spence Community High School
Sounding Out!
Day: Wednesday Time: 5.00-7.00pm Group Leader: Ashleigh Lowes
Sounding Out! offers young people aged 11-18 the opportunity to take part in a variety of musical activities and opportunities with no experience required. This project is supported by our partner charity, mo4y. Register your interest in Sounding Out by completing this form or get in touch with ashleigh.lowes@youngsounds.org.uk for further information.
Venue: John Willie Sams Centre, Dudley
Rock School
Day: Friday
Time: 5.30-7.15pm/7.15-9.00pm Group Leader: Traxx Rehearsal Studios
Our Rock School runs on Fridays in term-time and offers young musicians who play guitar, bass, drums or sing the opportunity to forms bands with others. Rock School bands perform at gigs throughout the year at different venues across the region. There are two sessions designed to support young musicians at different stages of their musical journey. Register your interest in Rock School by completing this form.
Venue: Traxx Rehearsal Studio
North Tyneside Steel Band
North Tyneside Steel Band offers sessions for young people on a Wednesday evening at Collingwood Primary School, North Shields.
To get involved, please email info.ntsb@gmail.comfor more information.