Our 50 members have fun and raise money for charity with four concerts each year. We enjoy singing a great variety of music from major classical works to lighter songs from musicals and folk songs.
There are no auditions, but singers who can read music are especially welcome. We meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm in Alveston Methodist Church, and welcome new members (particularly tenors and basses!).
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Apollo Wind Band is an adult band of wind instrument musicians, part of the Avon Wind Band Association charity. We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings at St Paul's Primary School in Yate and are always willing to accept new players.
The Armstrong Arts Group (AAG) was created in 2019 as a result of the fund-raising effort to help redevelop the Armstrong Hall in Thornbury started in 2011 by Joan Hawkins, Daphne Ashton and Barbara Ray.
Its aims are to promote and maintain entertainment opportunities in Thornbury for all ages and interests for the benefit of Thornbury and the surrounding area in which individuals will be able to enjoy and appreciate various cultural and entertainment events.
In view of the closure of the Armstrong Hall Complex, any funds currently raised by the events organised by the group will be utilised to facilitate further cultural events and activities.
The programme organised by the AAG includes musical performances, drama productions and talks.
Tel: 01454 850933
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There's fun for all the family at the Chipping Sodbury Festival, which runs for ten days each June. With around 50 events, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Takes place monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month, 8pm to 11pm. We welcome singers, musicians and listeners from the Yate and Sodbury area. Contact Jo on 07974 381333 for more info.
Meets at The Beaufort Pub, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AG
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Chipping Sodbury Music Society aims to bring together lovers of good music and musicians in a friendly and convivial atmosphere by promoting seven concerts each season with varied programmes of mainly classical but jazz and contemporary music to an appreciative audience.
The concerts take place in the wonderful setting of the Town Hall, suitable for everyone. There are disabled amenities including parking.
Tickets available at Hobbs House Bakery, Ticket Source or on the door with cash or card. £15, school aged children are free.
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, 57-59 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AD
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Based in Tytherington
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The Band enhances and widens the scope of musical opportunities, especially for younger players, throughout Dodington, Yate and Chipping Sodbury. We have a wide range of ages and musical abilities, including very experienced as well as new and returning players.
The band meets at Dodington Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome and there are no membership fees. For further information, contact Vicki on 07890 235903 or email below.
Tel: 07890 235903
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Based in Winterbourne
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We are a thriving choir which rehearses on Friday evenings from September to May, at Zion United Church in Frampton Cotterell. We sing in four part harmonies, singing various new repertoires as well as classic Male Voice Choir favourites. We are open to all new members joining us without an audition required, or previous musical experience. We are a very friendly choir and you are very welcome to just turn up and see whether you enjoy it.
Zion United Church, Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2HY
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Tel: 07908 160008
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Old Sodbury Village Hall, Cotswold Lane, Old Sodbury BS37 6NE
Tel: 07833 510565
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45 Osprey Park, Thornbury BS35 1LY
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Mobile and online service in Yate, Sodbury and Thornbury
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Alzheimer’s? Dementia? Other memory issues? Let’s Sing to Remember is an independent voluntary group for those who have memory difficulties, their partners, and carers.
Singing and music have been shown in numerous studies to help those with memory problems, and we know how important an understanding support group can be.
We meet every couple of weeks between 1:30pm – 3:15pm for a chat, a cuppa, and a sing - see the calendar for dates.
To get involved and come along, contact Gill Dunkley by phone or email below.
St Mary’s Church Hall, Eastbury Road, Thornbury BS35 1DR
Tel: 01454 28180
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United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Thornbury BS35 2BA
Tel: 01453 845193
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Ridgewood Community Centre, 244 Station Road, Yate BS37 4AF
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Old Grammar School, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AH
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Based in Thornbury
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Based at Yate Academy, Sundridge Park, Yate BS37 4DX
Tel: 07929 059279
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Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne BS36 1QG
Tel: 07787 234254
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The Rockhampton Folk & World Music Festival is held in the field behind the Village Hall. Put GL13 9DX in your satnav.
Friendly atmosphere, lovely countryside venue and top-quality music - this is what people tell us they love about the Rockhampton Folk Festival.
Kids love the activities tent and there will be music workshops with our artists. The festival field is compact so you can keep an eye on your little ones while enjoying the music, good food and locally brewed beer. There are no commercial stalls. It's simply about top-notch music in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Held in the field behind the Village Hall, Rockhampton GL13 9DX
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Covering Bristol, the South West and South Wales
Tel: 07885 909080
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The Band meets in Slimbridge once a week. We also have a Learner band who work each year towards one or two main concerts. We are a non-competing band and our members play purely for pleasure. Some of the players do perform with other competing bands in the area.
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Our Yate group runs every week on a Tuesday afternoon. Singing for the Brain brings people together in a friendly, fun and social environment. Based around the principles of music therapy, the stimulating sessions include vocal warm-ups and singing a wide variety of familiar and new songs.
There are currently spaces available for people with Dementia and their carers. It is a closed group, due to fixed group spaces and so please contact us for more information.
Tel: 0117 9610693
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Sodbury Vale Musical Comedy Club welcomes new members. We have been performing musicals in the Chipping Sodbury area for over 40 years.
The club meets on Thursdays in St Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Yate. Click below to find out more...
St Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Yate
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We are a lively, welcoming women’s choir located in Thornbury! Our repertoire spans everything from Fleetwood Mac to Meghan Trainor, featuring beautiful two, three, and four-part harmonies. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings and love performing at concerts and community events throughout the year. For more information, contact Emily and Rachael via the links below.
For more information on how to join the choir contact Indigo Craig by phone or email. For information on support available to carers in South Gloucestershire call 01454 868007 or visit the website below.
Parish Hall, Station Road, Yate BS37 4PQ
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Based at Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW
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T’hornblowers is a welcoming adults windband, ideal for brass and woodwind players to play and learn in a relaxed setting. Perhaps you played when you were young or learned more recently, and would enjoy playing with a friendly mixed-ability group? Put some happy rhythms into your week with our enthusiastic musical director, Heather Platt! New members always welcome. We meet on Wednesday evenings 7.00–9.00 pm at The United Reformed Church.
Thornbury United Reformed Church, Rock Street, Thornbury BS35 2BA
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St. Mary's Church Hall, Eastbury Road, Thornbury BS35 1DR
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Thornbury Area Youth Music is a charity run by parents for parents of children who want to learn a musical instrument in a fun and supportive environment. We run a busy term-time Saturday morning music centre with instrumental groups, classes, choir, theory and orchestras for musicians of all abilities aged four and above.
Because we are a charity, our classes are affordable. You can also hire an instrument for a small fee.
Manorbrook School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1JU
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Thornbury Arts Festival is one of the longest running multi-arts festivals in the country.
Entirely run by volunteers, the Festival is an established part of the Thornbury calendar and the organising committee is also responsible for the annual Thornbury Eisteddfod, and the Severn Vale Art Trail, which showcases the work of local artists.
We are a group of local musicians playing string orchestra and chamber repertoire.
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Thornbury Choral Society grew out of Thornbury Music Club and Choir founded in 1963. Steven Kings is our current conductor.
The Society’s main concerts, usually with full orchestra and professional soloists, are held in May and November. Performances in recent years have included works by composers as diverse as Vaughan Williams, Elgar, Fauré, Mozart, Handel, Hayden, C.P.E. Bach, Berlioz, Rutter, Rossini, Schubert and Beethoven. For a review of recent concerts please see our website below.
Competent singers are always welcome to join, and there are no auditions. Rehearsals are on Mondays, 8pm at Thornbury United Reformed Church between September and May.
If you would like to try a couple of rehearsals or would like more information please ring the Chairman, Ruth Piolle, or email below. You will be very welcome.
Tel: 01454 416518
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The choir's aim is to explore the wide variety of music available to clarinet choirs. The Choir has a range of clarinets from the small Eb to the very big contrabass clarinet. For more information about the choir please email below.
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Did you know that Thornbury has its own Eisteddfod?
It has classes in singing, speech and drama, choirs, piano, orchestral instruments and family groups.
The Eisteddfod is a celebration of the great range of talent in the local area.
Taking part in a competitive festival can be an enjoyable and encouraging experience especially as there are professional adjudicators judging the classes.
It provides a platform for young performers so if that's you why not have a look at the syllabus and enter a class or two?
For more information click below or pick up a copy of the syllabus from The Town Hall, Thornbury.
Thornbury United Reformed Church, 28 St Mary Street, Thornbury BS35 2AT
Tel: 01761 472468
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Gospel Generation Community Choir started as one choir over a decade ago and is now three choirs with about 80 members. We meet in different areas to rehearse, one being Thornbury every Tuesday night 6.30-7.45pm.
We are a community choir for anyone to join, no previous experience is required. We're a very friendly bunch and always open to new members so do come and join us! The music we love to sing is Gospel because it has such a powerful message of hope, even in the hard times.
Thornbury Baptist Church, Gillingstool, Thornbury BS35 2EG
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Thornbury Musical Theatre Group (TMTG) is a long established and successful group with a high reputation in amateur theatre. We perform typically three shows a year, starting with a traditional pantomime in the February half term, followed by a concert or review in May/June and culminating with a main show at the end of October. We regularly perform one off events at other venues or in publicity activities in order to promote the group.
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Founded in 2002, the orchestra has grown rapidly and now performs large symphonic works. While aiming for high standards, we remain a fun, friendly and enthusiastic group. Players need to be of a good standard and wishing to improve. Recent works played by the orchestra include Elgar’s Enigma Variations, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and excerpts from Holst’s The Planets.
Rehearsals are at 19:45 on alternate Wednesdays at the United Reform Church, Thornbury, plus some sectional rehearsals on the other Wednesdays.
The orchestra welcomes membership and booking enquiries. Please visit our website for contact details.
The inspiration of the late saxophone player Richard Gulliver, the band is made up of musicians from Thornbury and its surrounds, who are from all walks of life, and who share a common aim of providing good quality entertainment.
The band performs throughout the year at concerts, weddings and parties, with an annual Christmas concert. We play Swing instrumental numbers from the 1930s to modern times.
Money raised is donated to our nominated charity Brain Tumour Support, and others. For more information call Chris on 01454 411761.
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If you are looking to get back into brass banding or want a new challenge this year then why not come along and join our friendly community brass band? We rehearse most Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm.
All players are welcome, please send us a message by email below if you want further information or just want to come along to play.
United Reformed Church, Rock Street, Thornbury BS35 2BA
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Meet at The Wheatsheaf, 7 Chapel Street, Thornbury BS35 2BJ
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Costa Coffee, High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AR
Tel: 07908 160008
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St Mary's Church, Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG
Tel: 01761 472468
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Yate Choral Society performs choral music in the area and meets Tuesdays during school terms, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Anyone interested who can sing in tune and either read music or is able and willing to learn to do so is welcome. Events include an annual concert of sacred music, a carol concert and Yate International Festival. For further information, contact Philip on 01454 294466 or click below.
St. Nicholas Family Centre, Chargrove, Yate
Tel: 01454 314779
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Yate Town Council hosts Yate Rocks! each year - it's a free musical festival for all the family, with dance from local clubs and academies.
There are children's games and activities, arts & crafts and community stalls offering a wide range of local products and novelties, and drinks stalls providing different alcoholic beverages alongside a variety of catering units for food and refreshments.
Kingsgate Park, Yate BS37 4EP
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