Join us for a free engaging and interactive day of music-making.
Music for Youth, Bristol Beacon and Trinity College London have come together to launch a brand new inclusive music event for young people. We’re inviting you to watch the performances from talented young people, engage with inspiring talks, join a workshop and meet passionate organisations in the ‘marketplace’.
This festival is specifically to celebrate creativity and music making for young people of all abilities, welcoming young people from deaf, neurodivergent and disabled communities to join the fun.
Supported by Trinity’s Award and Certificates in Musical Development (ACMD) qualification, in association with the Sounds of Intent programme, and hosted at the transformed Bristol Beacon, the festival promises to empower and inspire everyone involved.
If you are a school group wanting to attend this event, please contact bookings@bristolbeacon.org.
If you have any specific questions regarding accessing the building or special requirements for those with additional needs, please contact our team at access@bristolbeacon.org
Presented by Bristol Beacon, Music for Youth and Trinity College London
This event is suitable for teachers, community musicians, school leaders, parents, carers and young people, or anyone interested in celebrating inclusive music making. Young people must be accompanied by an adult.
Unreserved, unallocated seating in Stalls.
Please bring your own lunch.
Please note: There will be professional photography taking place at this event.
Event times
Doors: 09.30
Start: 09:45
End: 15:00
Your ticket will allow you to come in and out of the performances throughout the day.
All timings are approximate and subject to change.
About the day
Performances in Beacon Hall
Your free ticket grants you access to both performance sessions.
Session 1 – 9:45am to 11:45am
- Alfreton Park School Orchestra
- Ashleigh and Lily
- Chapman Shum – Solo pianist
- The Kings of Wessex Brass Ensemble
Session 2 – 12:45pm to 2:30pm
- Blazing Taikos – Bidwell Brook School
- Rubik’s Cube
- Westfield Arts College – Mixed ensemble
- Ashleigh
- St Rose’s School Orchestra
Workshops in Lantern Hall
Join an interactive one hour workshop for young musicians of all abilities. Come and join Music for Youth in an engaging and fun workshop using instruments and visual stimuli to create a new composition with young musicians and their support workers.
Suitable for young musicians aged 25 and under, of any ability.
The workshop will be held twice throughout the day:
Marketplace and Talks
There will also be a market place to meet passionate music organisations and try some accessible musical instruments as well as talks from Trinity College London on their Awards and Certificates in Musical Development, thoughout the day.
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.