If you regularly peruse the 'Our Partners' page of our website (and who doesn't?) you may notice a new logo recently added: we're delighted to draw your attention to the work of Norfolk Music Hub, a partnership of organisations and schools which engage with Norfolk’s children and young people in music making.

You can read all about what's going on at the Hub on their website, but here are some of the highlights:

• Partnering with Gorleston Pavilion and Bandstand, Enjoy and Peach (Local Cultural Education Partners) and Suffolk Music Hub, Norfolk Music Hub presents a coronation celebration like no other. Including a Samba Celebration March, Sing for the King and more, this promises to be a fun-filled and exciting day. Plus, the King's coronation will be screened. Find out more.
   
• Pupils from across Norfolk are invited to take part in The Grand Sing with Gareth Malone at the Royal Norfolk Show. Norfolk Music Hub has selected a fantastic arrangement of songs which will be hosted on Charanga and performed by young people from across Norfolk in the Grand Ring, led by Gareth Malone. Find out more.
   
• Also taking place in the Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show: Bucket Beats XL. Norfolk Music Hub is excited to invite you to join them in taking part in the largest percussion ensemble using recyclable materials! Celebrate this occasion with a performance of a newly commissioned piece to be performed by young people from across Norfolk on buckets and junk percussion. Find out more.
   
• And finally: Norfolk Music Hub is looking for acts to perform on multiple stages at the Royal Norfolk Show on 28 and 29 June. The Hub is looking for musicians of all ages, choirs, duos, soloists and ensembles in all genres of music; this opportunity is for any musician aged from 5-99!

  School Stage: This stage can accommodate up to 30 performers at one time and is suitable for choirs, musical groups and ensembles. Equipment which can be provided will include a drum kit, electric piano, mics, stands, PA with accessibility to play tracks as well as a sound engineer to support your performance.
  At 4pm on Wednesday 28 June this stage will become:
  Sunset: This stage can accommodate up-and-coming bands who want to showcase musical skills and perform to a larger audience. We’re primarily looking for youth groups under the age of 25 and again can provide a drum kit, electric piano, mics, amps and a sound engineer to support your performance. 
  Bandstand Stage: The perfect stage for ensembles, or bands. This stage can accommodate up to 40 performers, both on the stage and in front. We can provide a drum kit, electric piano, PA, music stands and a sound engineer to support your performance. 
  Acoustic Stage: This stage is suitable for soloists, duos and trios. An electric piano, microphone, stand, PA, with accessibility to play tracks as well as a sound engineer to support your performance. Note this stage will not accommodate a group requiring a drum kit. 
  At 4pm on Wednesday 28 June this stage will become: 
  Sundowners: This stage will accommodate performers who what to play an acoustic set but with a more laid back vibe. As the show winds down for the day we are looking for soloists, duo, or trios to slow the tempo and relax their audience. An electric piano, microphone, stand, PA, and a sound engineer will be on hand to support your performance.
  Find out more!