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Amazing Fusion Choir
www.winchesterfusionchoir.co.uk
fusionchoirs@gmail.com
A choir where all are welcome, no auditions, no choreography, no need to read music. We are a mixed group of friendly, fabulous and lovely singers who sing great songs in beautiful harmony together. We perform to raise money for local charities and worthy causes and sing for the sheer joy of singing. Our concerts are always cheerful and leave all feeling uplifted and refreshed.
The Fusion Choir has two branches - Winchester started in 2014 and Eastleigh started in 2011. We sing and perform together as The Amazing Fusion Choir and have raised a lot of money for charities over our glorious years of singing.
Winchester (St Barnabas, Fromond Road, Weeke)
Every Friday afternoon 3.30-5pm
Eastleigh (St Andrews, 11 Blenheim Rd):
Every Tues evening 7.30-9pm
We pay by term and hold regular performances to raise money for local and worthy charities and causes.
Send Marie, our Musical Director, an email, to come along for a free session and initial sing with us.
Sound Therapy Hampshire
www.soundtherapyhampshire.com
During a sound therapy session we can access the healing frequencies that our bodies need. Brainwave frequencies change bringing us into the healing alpha brainwave state.
Winchester Poetry Festival
www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org
hello@winchesterpoetryfestival.org
We’re here to be a round table for poetry where everyone is welcome.
We are a poetry organisation that does all sorts of things - from hosting our much-acclaimed biennial festival in Winchester, to our globally popular competition, to our wider work with schools and community organisations.
We are here to share, showcase, celebrate and champion great poetry - because we believe in its power to bring us all together and make a positive, enriching difference to our lives and the society we live in.
We are a hub for poetry locally, nationally and internationally - from Winchester to the world.
Winchester Poetry Festival was established in 2013 with the first festival taking place in September 2014. We also promote one-off events and work in partnership with Hampshire Cultural Trust to run the Hampshire Poet programme and the Hampshire Young Poet Competition.
Winchester Poetry Festival is a charity run by a board of Trustees with support from a creative team.
To find out about our upcoming events, or how to enter Winchester Poetry Prize competition, visit www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org
Youth Options/Street Reach
www.youthoptions.org.ok
In 2024, Hampshire based Youth Options merged with Winchester's Street Reach.
Facilitated by local DJ and Youth Worker Pete Rowland, who also runs The Vinyl Workshop, 'DJ Lessons For All Ages & Stages'.
Nina Rideout
www.ninarideout.com
Nina Rideout is a classical guitarist.
Nina has performed regularly - including in Winchester Cathedral and four lunchtime concerts in Romsey Abbey. She’s also given two evening recitals for Romsey Festival: in 2021 and 2023. Additionally, Nina has performed in the National Gallery - and on the Mottisfont National Trust Estate.
Nina plays the ukulele too - and teaches this instrument as well as the classical guitar. Please see website for current rates.
Nina is available for weddings & functions - and house concerts: private recitals in people’s homes. Please enquire if interested in her services as a performer.
Swan Samba
www.swansamba.co.uk
swansambaband@gmail.com
Swan Samba's core mission is to promote unity and wellbeing through the power of music.
They warmly welcome inquiries related to joining the band, booking them for events, or arranging immersive workshops for schools and business team-building events.
Swan Samba loves hearing from their audience. If you’ve seen them, booked them, or joined them, feel free to share your thoughts!
So, if you’re looking for infectious rhythms, community spirit, and a whole lot of “energia,” Swan Samba is the band to watch! 🥁🎶
Accessible, fun drumming skills, classes and workshops are led by dedicated teachers experienced in their field. Workshops in schools are conducted by teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and current DBS clearance.
They warmly welcome inquiries related to joining the band, booking them for events, or arranging immersive workshops for schools and business team-building events.
Winchester Uke Jam
www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm
info@winchesterukejam.htm
The Uke Jam is now in its 11th year and as well as the regular jam evenings we also play gigs around the Winchester area, raising money for worthy causes.
The Winchester Uke Jam meet on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Winchester Rugby Club. We start at 8pm and tickets cost £6, available from the website, where you will also find the songs.
Repair Café Winchester
www.repaircafewinchester.org
Repair Cafe Winchester has a team of repairers who have successfully repaired electronic equipment, music stands and even a double bass!
If you have a musically related item that you need repaired, come to see us in the Marketplace at Sound Winchester 25 and find out how you could get it fixed.
Our regular Repair Cafe sessions are at Badger Farm monthly, check out our website event page for details.
If you have an unwanted instrument – why not donate it to our Library of Things! More news about this new project to come.
Ukes For All
www.ukesforall.co.uk
Ukelele Tuition
Ukes For All has been running for 11 years. It has allowed people to fulfil the dream of learning a musical instrument and to come together in a group to have a bit of fun.
It is not just learning an instrument, but it also enhances wellbeing, creates a sense of achievement and has a great social side to it.
It allows people to mix and be part of a group where they wouldn’t normally have the opportunity, and many friendships have been forged over the years
Ukes For All run 3 yearly beginner’s courses and 4 weekly improvers classes in Winchester, Eastleigh and Farnham.
Winnall Rock School
www.winnallrockschool.org
winnallrockschool@hotmail.com
WRS offers a creative outlet for young people, where you're encouraged to devise original songs and music. We support all abilities, you don't have to play an instrument before you join. All instruments and equipment are provided, so you can explore and develop new skills.
Our members thrive in the inclusive atmosphere, supported by passionate tutors with a vast range of skills and experience. Performance opportunities help to build confidence and a sense of achievement.
You can get involved in outreach programs, joining with other organizations to explore and create music.
Sessions are held at:
Unit 12, Winnall Valley Road, SO23 0LD
Tuesday evenings, term-time only
Rock 1 - 17:00 -18:15
Rock 2 - 18:30 - 19:45
Rock 3 - 20:00 - 21:15
Two gigs per year, with other performance and recording opportunities in between.
Spaces are limited and we cannot accept walk ins, so please get in touch to join.
