10th June, 2026
The Notional Youth Orchestra are visiting Birmingham!
This August, the National Youth Orchestra are visiting Birmingham!
There will be an exciting opportunity for local young people to join musicians from The National Youth Orchestra in a Side-by-Side rehearsal on the concert day. This will run at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Wednesday 5 August at 12.00 – 13.15.
This is open to all musicians aged 12-19 playing an orchestral instrument at a Grade 4+ standard. The sign up is available directly from the flyer attached, or by visiting the website: https://www.nyo.org.uk/events-and-performances
23rd June, 2026
Academy of Contemporary Music Summer School
Step into the world where games, music and technology collide. The Academy of Contemporary Music’s Games Summer School is now open to all CORE Education Trust students aged 12–16 who want to explore the creative power behind video game audio.
🎮 Compose original game soundtracks that shape mood, tension and gameplay 🎧 Design immersive sound effects using professional digital audio tools 💻 Learn beginner‑friendly coding to bring your music and sound to life inside real game engines 🤝 Collaborate with game developers and watch your audio become part of a playable experience
If you’re curious, creative, or simply love games, this is your chance to learn industry‑ready skills with one of the UK’s leading creative institutions.
Your journey into game audio starts here. Apply now: 👉 https://www.acm.ac.uk/courses/summer-school-games/