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Yorkshire Sound Women Network — Yorkshire Sound Women Network © Laura Mateescu

Huddersfield Light Opera Company

BASSment

Bhangra — Bhangra © Tim Smith

Grand Northern Ukelele Festival

HOOT Creative Arts — HOOT Creative Arts © Olivia Hemingway

Huddersfield Students' Union Battle of the Bands — Huddersfield Students' Union

Manasamitra

Marsden Jazz Festival

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Kirklees is a district of world class music that stands proud on its rich and diverse musical heritage.

Music is the beat of our heart.

It is the sound of our communities and it is the pulse of our towns and villages.

Kirklees,
a place where…

Music is celebrated through a year-round programme of festivals, concerts, gigs and events

Children and young people have access to rich musical experiences and education

Music is central to our cultural heritage and is part of our future

Music is made in pubs and clubs, concert halls and town halls, class rooms, studios, open spaces and places of faith

We want to create MORE music in Kirklees,
that’s open to more people

DRIVING AMBITION

Enabling the district’s music sector to grow and flourish

MUSIC FOR HEALTH

Putting music at the heart of our approach to health and wellbeing

YEAR OF MUSIC 2023

Creating a year-long celebration of our music heritage and ambitions

FOCUS ON LEARNING

Improving access to music education, skills and training

WORKING TOGETHER

Making the most of our music skills, expertise and opportunities

This new MUSiK website aims to bring together Kirklees music projects, news and information in one place. Lots more will be added over the coming months, so do check back regularly. You can also sign-up to receive MUSiK newsletters by email.

Featured Story

Online Organ Concerts Bring Music Back to Huddersfield Town Hall

Kirklees Council and Opera North have announced the return of music to Huddersfield Town Hall, with Borough Organist Dr Gordon Stewart streaming concerts from the venue from Monday 14 September….

john Slemensek September 9, 2020 Featured, News