SATURDAY
Read more about who you can meet and what you can do on the first day of the music marathon....
Beccy Burgess
Singing Workshop
Beccy has a passion for singing & helping others to develop their voices. She teaches privately in Bingham and at 4 schools around Nottingham. She has performed musical theatre locally with several groups & she’s equally at home with other genres. Beccy is MD of the Vale Voices Community Choir who are very active yearround in the Bingham area.
Milla Hanna
Drumming workshop
Milla has over 20 years experience in teaching West African drumming. His passion for delivering quality interactive energising workshops, leaves participants with an experience to remember and a beaming smile. Drums and full guidance are provided, no prior experience necessary.
The Piano Barn
Feast of Duets - concert
The Piano Barn s a piano teaching studio run by Sue Bennett in Kneesall. Children begin lessons at age 3 or 4 alongside a parent, first observing then joining in and making music themselves when they are ready. As well as 1-2-1 piano tuition students have regular group lessons, learning about musicianship and having fun making music together.
Ravenshead Swingband
Band, supper and bar
Ravenshead Swing Band prides itself on delivering an exciting programme, spanning everything from Glen Miller to Amy Winehouse, brought to life by their vocalists, Sarah Carlin, Andrew Clarke & Adam Green. Performances are always full of energy, style and a genuine love of music-making. The band regularly performs at weddings, dances, parties, charity events & at their home base of Ravenshead Village Hall.
SUNDAY
Read more about who you can meet and what you can do on day 2...
Kneesall Knightingales
Choir recital
The Kneesall Knightingales are a group of like minded people from Kneesall and surrounding villages who enjoy getting together every week to have some fun learning songs together.
They formed in 2022 and sing regularly in Kneesall, as well as round about for community events and at care homes. Their reputation is as a small choir who “make a surprising amount of sound” .
Edwinstowe Handbell Ringers
Recital & have a go
Formed in 1980 with a borrowed set of bells, and they are still going strong, now with their own set of 40 bells steadily built up over the years. They are very active in the Edwinstowe community, playing at village events, charity fundraisers, Christmas concerts and others. You may well have seen them in Church too around Christmas time.
The ringers meet on Sunday evenings in St Mary’s Church Rooms, Edwinstowe, and with so many bells at their disposal they always have space for new members.
Steelpantastic
Finale Concert
Steelpantastic are a steel band who prove that retirement is a beginning, not an end. A time to explore, connect, and shine. Since 2009 they have been bringing the infectious energy of the Caribbean to Worksop and beyond, proudly flying the flag for Worksop & District u3a.
Steelpantastic is all about sharing the joy of music in a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can feel the beat and join in the fun. “We may be senior citizens, but we’re not slowing down; we’re turning up the volume!”
Dukeries Singers
Finale Concert
The Dukieries Singers have been entertaining audiences in and around Ollerton since 1978. Participation is without audition and you don’t even have to read music. Musical Director John Pope leads everyone through all the music, and all the parts, at weekly rehearsals, accompanied by Sue Bennett on piano.
The choir puts on 2 concerts a year in Ollerton and Edwinstowe and in addition are invited to sing at other local events. They’ve collaborated with many local groups and individuals, including The Gentlemen, Edwinstowe Handbell Ringers, The Jubilee Ukeleles, Ollerton’s own Chris Miggells and now Steelpantastic.