The biggest Double Bass-themed event in the UK in 2026 is finally here!
We are so excited to welcome bass players to Cardiff for our inauguralCardiff Double Bass Day.

Join us in the musical, cultural and contrabass capital of Wales onSunday 25th January 2026
We have an exciting interactive day of group and individual activity for all ages and abilities.

Double Bass Quartets / Massed Double Bass Ensemble
Side-By-Side Sectional Rehearsals with Expert Tutors
Symphonic + Operatic Excerpts Coaching
Auditions + Exams Preparation Advice
Recitals + Masterclasses (Participate + Observe!)
Open to School Ages 11-18 Years Old / Grades 1-8+
Open to Music College Students and to Adult Amateur Players too!

Your chance to meet + sit side-by-side with the UKs leading professional orchestral musicians:

Sebastian Pennar | Co-Principal of the London Philharmonic Orchestra
David Stark | Section Principal, BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Mary Condliffe| Former Tutti Member of the Welsh National Opera Orchestra
Ashley Frampton | Assistant Principal of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Ben Havinden-Williams | Former Tutti (No.4) with the Welsh National Opera Orchestra
Lowri Morgan | Freelance Double Bassist with WNO, Opera North, LPO, RLPO + more!

Expert tuition from first-rate tutors, including:

David Stark: Associate, Royal Academy of Music / Tutor, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Sebastian Pennar: Tutor, Guildhall School of Music and Drama / Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Mary Condliffe: Tutor, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama / European String Teachers Association

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW!