Events and concerts University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the event Search for: Search All eventsPerformanceResearch seminarsLectures, Talks and Workshops 21Mar Adam Heron - piano DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert with the BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron. 21Mar University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert in the Elgar Concert Hall. 22Mar Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSaturday 22 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert. 23Mar Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSunday 23 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSymphony Orchestra and String Orchestra treat us to some fabulous music. 26Mar Britten Sinfonia - 1945: A Kind of Haunting DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works. 27Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 27 March 2025 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital. 28Mar Heartstrings DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis programme is a celebration of the ways that songwriters have coloured and re-coloured our experience of love in all its forms. 28Mar The Music of Binney and Holland - University Jazz Orchestra DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Jazz Orchestra and their director Jonathan Silk turn to two artists from either side of the Atlantic for this performance in the Elgar Concert Hall. 29Mar Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Chorus and Upper Voices choir join forces to perform Bob Chilcott's musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America. 30Mar The Planets - Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 30 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Philharmonic Orchestra present Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets alongside Haydn's London Symphony. 4Apr Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin | Joseph Havlat - piano DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionViolinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious and her duo partner Joseph Havlat perform music from the collaboratively written 'FAE Sonata'. 4Apr University Camerata DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis recital from University Camerata features talented choral singers from across the University under the direction of two members of the 2024/25 MA Choral Conducting cohort. 25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture 1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances. 9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series. 9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. 13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome. 14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians. 16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs. 23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme. 8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. 8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series! 10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk. 10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. 11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe. 23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing. 24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level. 25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. 25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening. 26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close. Show more... 21Mar Adam Heron - piano DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert with the BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron. 21Mar University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert in the Elgar Concert Hall. 22Mar Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSaturday 22 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert. 23Mar Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSunday 23 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSymphony Orchestra and String Orchestra treat us to some fabulous music. 26Mar Britten Sinfonia - 1945: A Kind of Haunting DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works. 27Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 27 March 2025 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital. 28Mar Heartstrings DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis programme is a celebration of the ways that songwriters have coloured and re-coloured our experience of love in all its forms. 28Mar The Music of Binney and Holland - University Jazz Orchestra DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Jazz Orchestra and their director Jonathan Silk turn to two artists from either side of the Atlantic for this performance in the Elgar Concert Hall. 29Mar Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Chorus and Upper Voices choir join forces to perform Bob Chilcott's musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America. 30Mar The Planets - Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 30 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Philharmonic Orchestra present Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets alongside Haydn's London Symphony. 4Apr Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin | Joseph Havlat - piano DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionViolinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious and her duo partner Joseph Havlat perform music from the collaboratively written 'FAE Sonata'. 4Apr University Camerata DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis recital from University Camerata features talented choral singers from across the University under the direction of two members of the 2024/25 MA Choral Conducting cohort. 1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances. 9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series. 9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season. 13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome. 14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians. 16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs. 23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers. 25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice. 30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme. 8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton. 8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series! 10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk. 10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral. 11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building. 21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe. 23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing. 24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level. 25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert. 25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening. 26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close. Show more... No events of this category were found 25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture
University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music Building
Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the event
21Mar Adam Heron - piano DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert with the BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron.
21Mar University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert in the Elgar Concert Hall.
22Mar Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSaturday 22 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert.
23Mar Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSunday 23 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSymphony Orchestra and String Orchestra treat us to some fabulous music.
26Mar Britten Sinfonia - 1945: A Kind of Haunting DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
27Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 27 March 2025 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital.
28Mar Heartstrings DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis programme is a celebration of the ways that songwriters have coloured and re-coloured our experience of love in all its forms.
28Mar The Music of Binney and Holland - University Jazz Orchestra DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Jazz Orchestra and their director Jonathan Silk turn to two artists from either side of the Atlantic for this performance in the Elgar Concert Hall.
29Mar Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Chorus and Upper Voices choir join forces to perform Bob Chilcott's musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America.
30Mar The Planets - Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 30 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Philharmonic Orchestra present Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets alongside Haydn's London Symphony.
4Apr Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin | Joseph Havlat - piano DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionViolinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious and her duo partner Joseph Havlat perform music from the collaboratively written 'FAE Sonata'.
4Apr University Camerata DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis recital from University Camerata features talented choral singers from across the University under the direction of two members of the 2024/25 MA Choral Conducting cohort.
25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture
1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances.
9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs.
23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk.
10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing.
24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level.
25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close.
21Mar Adam Heron - piano DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA Barber Lunchtime Concert with the BBC Young Musician 2018 piano finalist, Adam Heron.
21Mar University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs DatesFriday 21 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Brass Band and Chamber Choirs come together for this uplifting concert in the Elgar Concert Hall.
22Mar Wind Band and Saxophone Choir DatesSaturday 22 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Wind Band and Saxophone Choir present an eclectic concert.
23Mar Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra DatesSunday 23 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSymphony Orchestra and String Orchestra treat us to some fabulous music.
26Mar Britten Sinfonia - 1945: A Kind of Haunting DatesWednesday 26 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome Britten Sinfonia to the Elgar Concert Hall for the world premiere performance of Michael Zev Gordon's 'A Kind of Haunting' for baritone, two narrators, and string orchestra, along with other orchestral works.
27Mar University Vocal Consort DatesThursday 27 March 2025 (18:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionTalented final-year choral conducting student, Jessica Duckworth takes to the podium with the University Vocal Consort to present a short recital.
28Mar Heartstrings DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis programme is a celebration of the ways that songwriters have coloured and re-coloured our experience of love in all its forms.
28Mar The Music of Binney and Holland - University Jazz Orchestra DatesFriday 28 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Jazz Orchestra and their director Jonathan Silk turn to two artists from either side of the Atlantic for this performance in the Elgar Concert Hall.
29Mar Circlesong - University Chorus and Upper Voices DatesSaturday 29 March 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Chorus and Upper Voices choir join forces to perform Bob Chilcott's musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America.
30Mar The Planets - Philharmonic Orchestra DatesSunday 30 March 2025 (15:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThe University Philharmonic Orchestra present Gustav Holst's iconic The Planets alongside Haydn's London Symphony.
4Apr Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin | Joseph Havlat - piano DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionViolinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious and her duo partner Joseph Havlat perform music from the collaboratively written 'FAE Sonata'.
4Apr University Camerata DatesFriday 4 April 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis recital from University Camerata features talented choral singers from across the University under the direction of two members of the 2024/25 MA Choral Conducting cohort.
1May BEAST FEaST: Southeast/Northwest DatesThursday 1 May (09:00) - Saturday 3 May 2025 (17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Building, The Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSoutheast/Northwest celebrates the global diversity of electroacoustic practices, featuring a host of international artists and special guests across eight performances.
9May Joseph Houston - piano DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionWe welcome British pianist and leading performer of contemporary piano music, Joseph Houston, to open our May Barber Lunchtime Concert series.
9May Brautigam/Hoppe/Poltéra Trio DatesFriday 9 May 2025 (19:30-21:30)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis internationally acclaimed, all-star trio give the final Barber Evening concert of the 24/25 season.
13May CEMPR Small Ensembles DatesTuesday 13 May 2025 (17:30-19:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of early music chamber groups come together to give their annual concert in The Dome.
14May Lunchtime jazz session DatesWednesday 14 May 2025 (13:30-14:00)LocationBramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin us for a lunchtime performance from a selection of our student jazz musicians.
16May Georgia Mae Ellis - mezzo soprano | Sholto Kynoch - piano DatesFriday 16 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionOxford International Song Festival return for a lunchtime recital of popular lieder and art songs.
23May The French Connection DatesFriday 23 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis lunchtime concert explores the influence of France on composers.
25May Dudley International Piano Competition Final DatesSunday 25 May 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionJoin the finalists of the Dudley International Piano Competition as they each present 45 minutes of recitals with repertoire of their own choice.
30May A Gift for your Garden DatesFriday 30 May 2025 (13:00-13:50)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionLondon-based period instrumental group, Ensemble Hesperi, bring the 18th century passion for botany to the stage with this mesmerising programme.
8Jun University Folk Band at Power Folk DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (14:00-22:00)LocationHockley Social ClubDescriptionIt's time for the annual Power Folk festival, directed by local folk legend, Joe Broughton.
8Jun NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 DatesSunday 8 June 2025 (18:00-21:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionShort Square Enix and Overlook Events are delighted to present NieR:Piano Concert ‐ Journeys 12025 ‐ the official recital celebrating the 15th anniversary of NieR game series!
10Jun Big Band Come and Play DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (14:00-17:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThese sessions are a great opportunity to play through some classic big band music in a relaxed environment, led by the Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan Silk.
10Jun University Liturgical Choir at St Paul's DatesTuesday 10 June 2025 (17:00-18:00)LocationSt Paul's CathedralDescriptionThe University Liturgical Choir makes its debut in London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
11Jun Dreamscapes DatesWednesday 11 June 2025 (17:00-19:00)LocationFoyer - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionIt's the final free foyer gig of the 24/25 academic year and Dreamscapes bring their genre-blurring sound to the Bramall Music Building.
21Jun 125 Anniversary Concert DatesSaturday 21 June 2025 (18:45-22:00)LocationGreen HeartDescriptionJoin us for an unforgettable celebratory concert set against the iconic open-air backdrop of the Green Heart and Old Joe.
23Jun University String Orchestra DatesMonday 23 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThis student-directed orchestra brings together string players from across the campus to share their love of music and their passion for performing.
24Jun University Music Scholars DatesTuesday 24 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionThrough this scholarship scheme we hope to encourage talented students to continue making-music in the future and even go on to have professional careers or study music at postgraduate level.
25Jun University Music Mini Recitals DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationThe Dome - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionA selection of members of University Music perform solo and duo repertoire in this informal lunchtime concert.
25Jun Birmingham Symphonic Brass DatesWednesday 25 June 2025 (18:00-18:45)LocationChancellor's CourtDescriptionA popular feature at our University degree ceremonies, Birmingham Symphonic Brass provides some light entertainment to start your evening.
26Jun Summer Festival Voices DatesThursday 26 June 2025 (13:00-14:00)LocationElgar Concert Hall - Bramall Music BuildingDescriptionSummer Festival Voices and their student conductors fill the air with the sweet sounds of the season and bring our 24/25 concerts to a close.
25Apr Noisy Hegemonies: How does tradition help a community regain its voice? DatesFriday 25 April 2025 (14:00-15:30)LocationArts Main Lecture Theatre, Online - a link will be sent to you before the eventDescriptionProfessor Alexander M. Cannon Inaugural Lecture