Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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Southend girl picked to sing for the Queen!

Jessica to sing for the Queen.

Published: Monday 21st May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Jubilant Jessica Smith has been chosen from thousands of hopefuls to sing in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Southend to sing a welcome for the Olympic Torch!

Southend prepares to sing the Olympic Torch into town.

Published: Thursday 17th May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Nearly 2,000 schoolchildren are preparing to make Southend reverberate with song when the Olympic Torch Relay passes through the town on Friday 6th July.

Top brass concert!

The talented Mercury Brass Quintet will give a free lunchtime concert at Southend Civic Centre on Wednesday 16th May

Published: Friday 11th May 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Hurry along to a free lunchtime concert at Southend Civic Centre on Wednesday 16th May for an unmissable chance to hear a spectacular brass group.

Piano star gives free concert

Acclaimed pianist Maciej Raginia is giving a performance in Southend on Wednesday 21st March

Published: Friday 9th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Accomplished London-based pianist Maciej Raginia will perform a 45 minute programme of solo piano music in Southend Civic Centre on Wednesday 21st March

Top Baroque bunch performs!

Baroque quartet Red Priest is performing in Southend on Friday 23rd March

Published: Friday 9th March 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

One of the UK's most successful Baroque music groups, "Red Priest" is performing in Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Concert Series.

Big chance for youngsters to sing up

Youngsters from seven upwards can join two new singing clubs which act as training choirs for Southend Boys' and Girls' Choirs

Published: Wednesday 8th February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Children aged from seven years old upwards are invited to join singing clubs to prepare them to move up to Southend’s internationally renowned choirs.

Cello and vocal delights

A free lunchtime concert on Wednesday 22nd February features Clare Foster and Shanti Paul Jayasinha

Published: Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

A winning combination of Jazz, Brazilian and English song features in Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s next free lunchtime recital.

Music for fun at half term!

Music workshops for children are taking place in half term

Published: Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Council - news and information releases news

Children and young people aged from seven years old upwards are invited to enjoy some musical fun this February half term!

Spectacular artwork presented to Southend

Renowned artist Li Qiang has given Southend a sought -after picture

Published: Thursday 22nd December 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Renowned Chinese Master of fine art and calligraphy, Li Qiang has given one of his sought-after paintings to Southend, during his first UK exhibition.

Exhibition to showcase Southend’s rich musical heritage

Southend's musical heritage to be showcased at exhibition.

Published: Tuesday 19th July 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

South East Essex’s vibrant musical heritage is being showcased in a major exhibition next year – and you could help provide some of the exhibits.

Spring into street dance

Published: Wednesday 2nd March 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Hurry down to Shoeburyness Leisure Centre for sensational Street Dance classes.

Half term music fun!

Published: Wednesday 2nd February 2011 in Council - news and information releases news

Youngsters aged eight-years-old and above who play any musical instrument are invited to join some fun workshops this half term.

2011 is the time to dance!

Published: Thursday 9th December 2010 in Council - news and information releases news

A new brand of dance is coming to a leisure centre near you in January.

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