Solo Performance Platform
Young musicians are invited to our Solo Performance Platform. Performing is fantastic way for young musicians to gain experience and develop confidence.
Children from over 20 Waltham Forest schools will come together to perform in eleven concerts across Waltham Forest from 29 June to 3 July 2026.
Concert programme:
1) Primary School Showcase (North)
Monday 29 June, 11.00am - 11.45am
At Ss Peter and Paul Church, Chingford E4 7EN
Our Primary School Showcase brings children together to raise the roof and enjoy singing in a massed choir. Choirs will be accompanied by a live band who will perform and demonstrate their instruments to the children.
Book tickets:
https://primaryshowcase29june.eventbrite.co.uk
£5 donation per adult; £3 low income.
2. Monday Music School Monday Ensembles Summer Concert
Monday 29 June, 7pm – 8pm
At Leyton Sixth Form College, Leyton E10 6E
Bands from Waltham Forest Music School come together to celebrate and showcase their music including the Guitar Groups, Junior Funksters and Rockit!
Tickets: Audience tickets are available on the door £8/ £5 low income – all welcome.
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3) and 4) A Place of Wonder
Tuesday 30 June, performances at 2.30- 3.45pm and 6.30-7.45pm
At Soho Theatre, Hoe Street Walthamstow, E17 4HQ
Over 600 young people will perform in a unique musical journey through the heritage, legends and magic of Waltham Forest. Featuring a massed primary school choir, the Little Choir of Joy and Funk in the Forest.
Tickets: Parents/carers and pupils from schools performing will receive further information from their school.
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5) Music Schools Ensembles – Acoustic Extravaganza
Wednesday 1 July, 6pm – 7pm
Norris Hall, Walthamstow School for Girls, E17 9RZ
Acoustic ensembles from Waltham Forest Music School come together to celebrate and showcase their music including Next Steps, String Band, Wind Band and Beginner Ensemble.
Tickets: Audience tickets are available on the door £8 / £5 low income – all welcome.
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6) Primary School Showcase (South)
Thursday 2 July, 11.00am - 11.45am
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
Our Primary School Showcase brings children together to raise the roof and enjoy singing in a massed choir. Choirs will be accompanied by a live band who will perform and demonstrate their instruments to the children.
Book tickets:
https://primaryshowcase2july.eventbrite.co.uk
£5 donation per adult; £3 low income.
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7) Massed Choir with London Community Gospel Choir
Thursday 2 July, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
Choirs from Secondary Schools across the borough will come together to rehearse and perform music together. In partnership with London Community Gospel Choir.
Book tickets:
https://gospelchoir2july.eventbrite.co.uk
£8 donation per adult; £5 low income.
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8) Ukulele Jam
Friday 3 July, 11.15-11.45
At St Saviour’s Church, 210 Markhouse Rd, E17 8EP
A concert for children who learn ukulele with their class in school as part of our whole class instrumental programme. Children will join with other schools to experience the joy and pleasure of playing in a massed instrumental group.
Book tickets:
https://ukejam26.eventbrite.co.uk
£5 donation per adult; £3 low income.
Young musicians are invited to our Solo Performance Platform. Performing is fantastic way for young musicians to gain experience and develop confidence.
Young Musicians Perform An Enchanted Journey through the Heritage, Legends & Magic of Waltham Forest.
The concert is open to young musicians of any instrument (including singers) from beginner level to grade 8 to perform.