Annual Events
We have a number of annual events that are either organised by us, or that we take part in. These events happen all throughout the year and always feature local talent. Find out more about all of them here.
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Signals Festival
Signals is Rotherham Music's annual attempt to fill the streets and venues of Rotherham with music. Signals takes place over 10 days in February, during which, local musicians will perform all throughout Rotherham, from street performances, to in venue concerts, to public installations, Signals is a variety festival which promises to bring a number of experiences to the local people of Rotherham. We usually also have smaller Signals related events surrounding the main 10 day festival, including things like open mic nights, artistic performances, and street performances like Pop Up & Play.
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Spring Concert
The spring concert is the first of our three annual seasonal concerts, featuring orchestral and solo performances from both students and professional musicians, this concert promises to welcome in the new season with a breath of fresh air. We feature performances from various groups and artists with a variety of instruments from Rotherham and beyond. Often this concert features a blend of musical styles, from classical, to modern pop, and even some pop-culture inspired performances like themes from well known tv shows and movies. The Spring Concert takes place in March every year.​
WOW Festival
Organised by WOW Rotherham, the annual Women Of the World festival is a celebration of women, girls and non-binary communities. The festival is focussed on addressing women's issues and uplifting the talent of local female and non-binary artists, performers and creators. As part of the festival, we at Rotherham Music organise live music performances from some of Rotherham's most impressive female and non-binary musicians, singers and artists. The Rotherham WOW festival features a large variety of activities and entertainment options aside from just our musical contributions. WOW Festival takes place in May every year.
One Voice/ Big Blast
Organised alongside a multitude of schools throughout Rotherham, One Voice and Big Blast is an opportunity for the children of Rotherham to experience the thrill of musical performance at a young age in front of an audience and alongside professional musicians and music teachers. One Voice is a grand choir made up of schoolchildren from across the borough, singing classical hits, modern pop and pop-culture hits alongside a band made up of our professional musicians and music teachers. Big Blast gives Rotherham schoolchildren the opportunity to learn and show off their skills with various instruments, culminating in a large scale performance to a live audience. One Voice and Big Blast take place in June and July.
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Summer Proms
The second of our seasonal concerts, the summer proms hopes to bring a little bit of sunshine to Rotherham. Working once again alongside various music groups ranging from students to professionals, we bring a night of impressive musical entertainment focussed on the talent of Rotherham's understated music scene. The concert once again features a wide array of music genres and surprise appearances of pop-culture music, and featuring showcases of talent from some of our music students taking on solos of their own, all for your entertainment. The Summer Proms take place in July every year.
Uplift
A united effort from multiple Rotherham based organisations come together every year to celebrate all things street and urban sports culture. Uplift celebrates what was once deemed anti-social and rebellious: skateboarding, parkour, rap, street dance, DJing, etc. These organisations all come together in Rotherham town centre to provide a safe and fun space for people to explore and learn about these urban sporting hobbies. Rotherham Music provides a live music stage with performances from local bands and artists, especially focussing on rock, metal, rap, DJ and hip-hop genres. Uplift Festival is held every year in July.
Rotherham Show
The Rotherham Show is the biggest annual event in Rotherham. Held in Clifton Park, the Rotherham Show plays host to a vast horde of organisations and groups from Rotherham and beyond. With lots of showcases, food vendors, activities for all ages and live music stages, there is absolutely something for everyone at the Rotherham Show. Rotherham Music organises one of the live music stages present at the event, with our roster set to showcase some of the best amateur and youth artists and bands from the area. We also have a booth set up with information on our services and various musicians posted around the paths to fill the park with music. Rotherham show takes place every September.
Christmas Concert
The last of our seasonal concerts, the Christmas Concert rounds off the year with more musical performance from students and professional musicians from around Rotherham. The focus on some more festive tunes is not the only thing that stands out about the Christmas Concert, as unlike the spring and summer concerts, our Christmas Concerts also feature performances from local school choirs, of course with a festive theme. The Christmas Concert promises to warm your heart as we move into chilly winter days, and we hope we can send you into the next year with a song in your mind, ready to embrace the music. The Christmas concert is held every December.