Richard Shaw

Around 2,500 children from 43 schools took part in this year’s Hull Music Hub Summer Festival at Connexin Live Arena, with two fantastic performances—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Children came together to sing, warm up, and play their instruments with a live band on stage. There Read more

Concert Review: City of Hull Youth Band & City of Hull Brass Band at Hull MinsterSaturday, 28th June 2025 On a sweltering summer evening in the beautiful surroundings of Hull Minster, the City of Hull Youth Band and the City of Hull Brass Band came together for a truly memorable Read more

The Albemarle and Hull Truck welcomed over 400 visitors across the day to explore what goes on in the theatre and at the music centre.  At the Albemarle, children and families could try-out a range of instruments, have a go at DJing and Production, take part in a Big Sing, Read more

 On Friday 6th June, the Albemarle Music Centre was filled with music, creativity and connection as 82 young musicians from across the Thrive Trust came together for a very special Thrive Play Day — a celebration of music-making with their partner schools. Children from Chiltern, Ings, Oldfleet, Priory, Sidmouth, St George’s and Stepney — all members of the Thrive Read more

The Albemarle Chamber Ensemble at the Royal Albert Hall In episode 8 of the Albemarle Podcast, we follow the Albemarle Chamber Ensemble as they embark on an unforgettable journey to London for the Music for Youth Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. The trip wasn’t without its challenges—let’s just say Read more

Hull has a rich and fascinating musical history, and we’re thrilled to showcase it with our extensive timeline. Spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day, this project highlights the city’s vibrant musical past, from local traditions to world-renowned composers and performers who visited along the way. Among the Read more

Seven talented bands hit the stage at the Polar Bear Music Club this past weekend, delivering an unforgettable concert to a packed house. The event was organized to provide the musicians with invaluable live, real-world performance experience—and they certainly rose to the occasion. The venue was buzzing with energy as Read more

Over the past few weeks, our students have delivered exceptional performances during all of our Christmas events at various venues around Hull. Their dedication and hard work have been evident in every piece performed, showcasing their musical growth and talent. Hull Music Service would like to extend our sincere gratitude Read more

Hull Music Service is proud to congratulate Toby on his outstanding royal performance last term in The Military Musical Spectacular. Here’s what Toby had to share about this incredible experience. The Horse Guards Parade(The Military Musical Spectacular) My experience of that week was like nothing I could ever have imagined. I Read more