Do you want to join a choir near you? The local High Peak choir is run byvocal tutor Gina Blease. We have a great year lined up and we would like to invite you to join our choir and take part in the local High Peak and wider Derbyshire area. We are part of the pioneering Rock Choir singing groups. We often team up with the other local Derbyshire choirs to perform in groups of 200, 800 and even 11,000 at Wembley Arena for the ITV1 documentary 'The Choir that Rocks'. These inspirational moments are unique to the Rock Choir experience. It's unbelievable and you can still join the choir. Every week local people like you attend group rehearsals and learn pop, rock, Motown and every now and again a 'pop gospel' song. Like the sound of that? You can book a free taster session for yourself (and a maybe a friend!) to experience the easy going atmosphere and expert vocal tuition.

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny's Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. Described by KLOF Magazine as one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now, this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand. Tickets £16, available from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm

Around About Dusk are an adventurous musical project creating original songs with influences ranging from musette, New Orleans jazz and blues, old-time and European folk and roots traditions, brought to life with eclectic instrumentation and rich vocal harmonies. Haunting melodies, tightly woven harmonies and stories of wonder, nature, and humanity, shifting around like growing shadows with echoes of cabaret, chanson, early jazz, and folk make their sound. With harmonies, macabre humour and folkloric storytelling, their music conjures the romance of old cafés, the spirit of New Orleans porches, and the intimacy of campfire songs, with touches of macabre humour and familiar folklore tales. Their work has featured on BBC Radio 6 Music and been highlighted as a Fresh Fave on Fresh on the Net and they have been shortlisted for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award in November 2025. With performances at festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Bristol Folk Festival, and Secret Garden Party, as well as European tours such as Ballydehob Jazz Festival (IRE), Ferrara Buskers Festival (IT), and Neuchâtel Festival (CH), Around About Dusk bring a distinctive, memorable presence to every stage, enchanting audiences with a sound that is warm and unique. Tickets £15, available from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and bar open 7pm

Welcome to the 2026 season of Sunday Coffee Concerts at Spring Bank Arts. Were delighted to welcome back many familiar faces and bring you a varied repertoire of concerts including some lesser-known works by English and Czech composers alongside the great Romantic composers Brahms and Dvoák. On April 19th we perform a programme of music for oboe and string trio which includes a rarely performed work by Czech composer Jií Druecký who was a contemporary of Mozart. Alongside this will be two English works a short and rarely heard piece in two movements by Elgar, and a haunting and atmospheric Fantasy Quartet by the Anglo-Irish composer Ernest Moeran, which draws on the folk melodies of Norfolk where he grew up. Performed by Stéphane Rancourt - Oboe Marie Schreer - Violin Chris Emerson - Viola Dale Culliford - Cello Fresh Coffee & delicious cakes served at 11am - included in the ticket price. Concert starts at 11:30am. Tickets can be purchased for each concert or as a season ticket for all three at a discounted rate of £46. Individual concerts priced at £18 Please note that season tickets can only be purchased from Spring Bank Arts directly Monday to Friday 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202. All individual tickets can be purchased from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, online and one the door subject to availability.

Welcome to the 2026 season of Sunday Coffee Concerts at Spring Bank Arts. Were delighted to welcome back many familiar faces and bring you a varied repertoire of concerts including some lesser-known works by English and Czech composers alongside the great Romantic composers Brahms and Dvoák. In the final concert of the series on May 10th we feature works for piano trio by two great Czech composers, Martin and Dvoák. The five Bergerettes by Martin were composed while he was in the USA. They contain many quirky folk rhythms drawing on his Czech heritage interspersed with slower, melodic fragments. Dvoák's famous trio opus 90 carries the subtitle Dumky which describes the style of all six of its movements, a dumka being a Slavic folk song marked by abrupt changes from melancholic to joyful. This is a wonderfully dramatic work full of sweeping melodies and catchy dance rhythms. Performed by Caroline Pether - Violin Dale Culliford - Cello Paul Janes - Piano Fresh Coffee & delicious cakes served at 11am - included in the ticket price. Concert starts at 11:30am. Tickets can be purchased for each concert or as a season ticket for all three at a discounted rate of £46. Individual concerts priced at £18 Please note that season tickets can only be purchased from Spring Bank Arts directly Monday to Friday 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202. All individual tickets can be purchased from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, online and one the door subject to availability.

Two of the UK's most iconic voices have finally combined as a duo! Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley have known each other for nearly 20 years and united in 2024 to create a show celebrating pioneering folk song collector Sabine Baring-Gould. They enjoyed working together so much and audience feedback was so positive that they have just released and toured their debut album. Everything Possible features some of their favourite contemporary songs from the UK folk scene and beyond and brings their magical voices together. Jim Causley The Finest Singer of his generation MOJO MAGAZINE Miranda Sykes has spent so much time working with Show of Hands its easy to forget what a good solo performer she isgorgeous and very compelling stuff ROCK N REEL Tickets £18 available from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar Open 7pm

Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly are a ground breaking new collaboration who seek to capture the excitement that lies within traditional song. The trio aims to breathe new life into old stories from across the British Isles, injecting the energy they feel these narratives deserve. With striking vocals from Jon Doran (BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalist 2019), combined with the virtuosic playing of Jordan Aikin (trailblazer - Calum MacCrimmon, Breabach), and Heather Ferrier (accordion virtuoso Tom Robinson), the trio perform songs that create a cohesive musical framework with intricately layered arrangements, each song from the traditional folk canon unfolding a vivid drama (Folk London). Their eponymous debut EP, released in 2024, gained an overwhelming amount of positive feedback and secured airplay on BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing North East, and BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Filled to the brim with energy, excitement and a lust for life (TradFolk), the trio move away from a conventional folk song performance style and lean heavily upon their varied musical upbringings and experiences to conjure emotions and communicate a story far deeper than the words of the song. They blur the lines between two contrasting sides of the folk genre - the bright, vibrant energy of contemporary instrumental folk music, and the intensity of traditional storytelling songs. KLOF describe their songs as overflowing with ideas for the production of imaginative, entertaining music.

This pairing is a convergence of talent from two highly distinctive British Blues artists. Having already built individual reputations, Mat Walklate and Alex Haynes have come together, drawing on the deepest roots of the blues to create fresh and relevant songs, which expand British Blues into new territory. The collaboration between award-winning harmonica player/blues singer Mat Walklate and singer/guitarist Alex Haynes brings out the best in both artists. Taking influence from the likes of John Lee Hooker, Little Walter and R.L. Burnside the pair blend their personalities and styles to create relevant music with a vibrant core of authenticity. Haynes studied Music Production in Newcastle then spent a dozen years in London before dividing his last three years between the capital and Sheffield. Haynes performs regularly with a longstanding residency at the Blues Kitchen Shoreditch and with frequent appearances in the UK, Europe and Moscow and festivals. He has supported artists including US R&B legend Geno Washington, UK bluesman Big Boy Bloater, and the great Bobby Rush at the Salaise Blues Festival. Tickets £12 available from Spring Bank Arts, Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm

The Quartet will play a range of jazz standards from the great American songbook, as well as visiting other styles such as Bossa Novas. Expect to hear some new arrangements, as well as some original compositions by the band. Issey Chivers is a London-based vocalist, composer and arranger whose sound flows effortlessly between jazz, folk, and the singer-songwriter tradition. Inspired by the voices of artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy and Amy Winehouse, Issey sings with a tremendous range of colours [Northwich Guardian, 2025], a sensitivity to detail and a quiet confidence, telling stories that feel honest and full of emotion. Dan Whieldon the winner of the Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition is a regular on the UK Jazz club and festival scene and has also played in Belgium, Spain and Taiwan. He regularly performs with visitors to the North-West, such as Tina May, Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman and Mark Nightingale. Issey Chivers- vocals Dan Whieldon- piano Ed Harrison- bass Dave Walsh- drums Tickets £13 available from Spring Bank Arts, Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm

A beautiful, unforgettable show guaranteed to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. Grace Smith (fiddle/viola), Sam Partridge (concertina/guitar) and Bevan Morris (double bass) come together for an uplifting and dynamic evening of instrumental folk music. Passionate about reimagining traditional tunes from the folk archive and performing new music inspired by this repertoire, you can expect to share in their music and hear the wonderful stories behind it as the trio smoothly weave the context and history of this repertoire with their intricate musical expertise. This is a dynamic, expressive, and reactive musical show that forces a dialogue between these three individual yet like-minded musicians. Sam and Bevan join Grace in forming this engaging new folk ensemble. Be immersed in a sound world where ideas become reality forged by bellows, bow and bass. Rooted in social dancing and sharing tunes & stories, this music has travelled and evolved making each show unlike any other. Tickets £13.50 available from Spring Bank Arts, Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm

Together they will play a range of jazz standards from the great American songbook, as well as visiting other styles such as Bossa Novas. Expect to hear some new arrangements, as well as some original compositions by the band. Issey Chivers is a London-based vocalist, composer and arranger whose sound flows effortlessly between jazz, folk, and the singer-songwriter tradition. Inspired by the voices of artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy and Amy Winehouse, Issey sings with a tremendous range of colours [Northwich Guardian, 2025], a sensitivity to detail and a quiet confidence, telling stories that feel honest and full of emotion. Dan Whieldon the winner of the Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition is a regular on the UK Jazz club and festival scene and has also played in Belgium, Spain and Taiwan. He regularly performs with visitors to the North-West, such as Tina May, Alan Barnes, Steve Waterman and Mark Nightingale. Issey Chivers- vocals Dan Whieldon- piano Ed Harrison- bass Dave Walsh- drums Tickets £13 available from Spring Bank Arts, Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm

Friends since they were at music college, Owen and Tom bring you a fabulous programme of duos for violin and viola. Arrangements of Bach piano preludes paired with the spectacularly virtuosic Passacaglia in G minor, by Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen (based on Handel) will be performed along with Mozart's beautiful Bb major duo. Included in the concert will be a movement from a duo by Czech composer Martin. Owen Cox Owen is the Head of Strings at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester. As a performer he was a member of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and freelanced with many other British orchestras and chamber orchestras including Royal Northern Sinfonia and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Thomas Kirby Thomas is a versatile violist who performs regularly across the UK, Europe and the USA with leading period-instrument ensembles including La Serenissima, Academy of Ancient Music and the Gabrieli Consort and Players. In addition to his period performance work, Thomas maintains an active modern viola freelance career performing with Birmingham Royal Ballet and orchestras across the Midlands where he is based. Tickets £12 including Tea & Cake served at 2pm before the performance at 2:30pm. Available from Spring Bank Arts, Mon to Fri on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors open 2pm

Singer-songwriter Charlie Moritz is a popular performer on stages all around the Peak District and Greater Manchester. Fresh from releasing his warmly received third album Seeking Connection. Charlie is delighted to be bringing a selection of his music to the beautiful setting of Spring Banks Arts centre. A talented finger style guitarist and one of the musicians chosen to attend National Centre for Folk Arts Halsway Manor's sought after Open House week in 2024, Charlie will be ably supported by excellent pianist Stuart Bootle and highly skilled Chapman Stick player Tim Walsham. Charlie's folk influenced set ranges far and wide in subject matter and tone; be that touchingly poignant and personal, politically charged or satirical, through to simply playful and comedic . Lyrically inventive and adept, melodically appealing, with some new songs and also one or two well chosen covers in the mix, this promises to be a truly engaging, tuneful evening from an assured and versatile artist. Tickets £15 available from Spring Bank Arts Mon to Fri 9:30-12:30 on 01663 308202, on the door and online. Doors and Bar open 7pm