Admission is free (unless stated otherwise). Donations towards our work with children and young people are always welcome.
Friday 20th March 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Piccadilly String Quartet
Heartmeltingly beautiful classics, popular favourites and sparklingly new surprises from this wonderfully vibrant string quartet.
Friday 17th April 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Lucy Cartwright – Clarinet
Lucy is a Cumbrian clarinettist. In this recital, accompanied by Daniel Bath on piano, you can expect a varied programme that showcases the clarinet’s expressive range through both lyrical and lively works.
Friday 22nd May, 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Adele Bracegirdle – Flute
Familiar favourites and newer gems for flute and piano, from Bach’s Badinerie to Gershwin’s American in Paris.
PAST EVENTS
Friday 13th February 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Alvin Wong – Saxophone
The glorious golden sound of classical repertoire on the tenor saxophone in a beautiful programme of music from and inspired by the Mediterranean, including Albeniz’s Asturias and evocative Provencal melodies.
Saturday 24th January at Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden OL147BX. 2 Performances! at 2.30pm and 3.45pm.
Family Concert with Todmorden Orchestra and M4M Todmorden Youth Orchestra.
Friday 16th January 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Gabriela Peres – Cello
This programme invites listeners on an intimate journey through the cello’s expressive capacity — from the timeless elegance of J.S. Bach’s Suite No. 1 to the vivid colours and folkloric rhythms of Gaspar Cassadó’s Suite for Cello Solo, reflection on beauty, fragility, and hope. The cello’s voice across centuries — lyrical, virtuosic, and profoundly human.
Friday 19th December, 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Jason Wong – Percussion
Step into the world of percussion — a vibrant and rhythmic journey through classic percussion repertoire and beyond. From well-known percussion masterpieces to surprising sounds made with different parts of the instrument, body, and even voice. This performance celebrates the endless possibilities of rhythm and sound.
Tuesday 9th December, 7.30pm at Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough, Halifax
Christmas Music with Halifax Chamber Choir and M4M Halifax Youth Chamber Orchestra
Saturday 6th December, 1.30pm at St. Mary’s Church, Todmorden
Todmorden Youth Orchestra
Festive Favourites!
Friday 21st November, 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden OL14 7DD
RNCM@M4M concert series
Lewis Barton – Trumpet
Lewis presents a thrilling programme exploring the full range and diversity of the trumpet through history. From Baroque and early 20th century French to Jazz and unaccompanied Contemporary repertoire – there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Saturday 15th November, 3.45pm at Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden OL147BX
BIG SINGALONG with M4M TODMORDEN YOUTH ORCHESTRA in Todmorden Book Festival
Friday 14th November, 6pm at The Piece Hall, Halifax
M4M ROMABAND!
Our young people’s gypsy music and dance ensemble on the bandstand!
Friday 7th November, 7.30pm at the Hippodrome, Halifax Rd., Todmorden
M4M’s young bands playing at John Harris’s talk, Maybe I’m Amazed, in Todmorden Book Festival
Friday 17th October at 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL14 7DD
Klosh!
avant-garde electronic dance pop songs from Manchester
26th-28th September 2025 at Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden
SATURDAY 20th SEPTEMBER at 6pm at TOD COLLEGE, BURNLEY RD., TODMORDEN OL147BX
FUNDRAISING CEILIDH, featuring the launch of PENNINE GUITAR FESTIVAL with FLAMENCO GUITARIST, ARTIN HEDAYAT
Tuesday 17th June at 4pm at Halifax Central Library
Refugee Week Roadshow
A short, informal performance by our M4M Halifax Youth Chamber Orchestra of music from our cultural diverse cultural heritages.
https://www.culturedale.co.uk/events/refugee-week-roadshow—halifax-central-library
Sunday 22nd June at 2.30pm at Denis’s Fieldm Stansfield Hall Rd., Todmorden
Community Summer Party
Featuring a pop-up performance by members of our M4M Todmorden Youth Orchestra
Sunday 22nd June at 5pm at Halifax Unity, 253 Queens Rd., Halifax
Refugee Week Community Event
Featuring members of our M4M Halifax Youth Chamber Orchestra in collaboration with Kurdish Singer Goli Jalali
Thursday 26th June at 6pm at Todmorden High School
Big combined orchestras concert
Eighty (or more!) of our instrumental pupils performing together for your amazement!
Sunday 13th July at 2.30pm at St. Mary’s Church, Todmorden
Concert by Three Valleys Gospel Choir, featuring M4M Todmorden Youth Orchestra
Sunday 13th July at 7.30pm at The Golden Lion, Fielden Square, Todmorden
40 years since Live Aid event with Andy Kershaw
Legendary broadcaster and supporter of Music for the Many, who presented the live TV coverage of Live Aid on 13th July 1985 on BBC 1 reflects on the event and its legacy.
Saturday 10th May at 7pm at Todmorden Unitarian Church
The Mayor’s Charity Ball
featuring M4M students, Daniel Bath and Peadar Long and lots more….
Sunday 27th April at 3pm at Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden
Calderdale Fantasy Orchestra fundraising concert in aid of Music for the Many
Saturday 5th April 2025 all day at Todmorden Town Hall
Todmorden Town Hall 150th anniversary music concert – a Celebration of Todmorden’s Musical Life
https://www.todmordentownhall.info/music-festival
12 midday
M4M Nasheeds performance of Islamic song by our young people’s Nasheed Choir, led by Hussnain Hanif
4 pm
M4M presents: A Todmorden Cantata – a new work for children’s and adult’s choirs and orchestras, inspired by our town’s history.
Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 6pm at Beech Hill School, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Halifax
SONGS FROM HOME Sharing Concert
featuring musicians of diverse cultural heritage from our local community and from M4M’s Halifax Youth Orchestra. , including music from Kurdish, Palestinian, Gypsy, Mauritian and Indian cultures
Friday 7th February at 7.30pm at The Old Post Depot, Rise Lane, Todmorden
Stanislava Chalova singing Ukrainian Songs, Classical Songs and Jazz Standards. (With Daniel Bath on piano)
Thursday 5th December at 7pm at Todmorden Unitarian Church
Candlelit Carols with Three Valleys Gospel Choir and Music for the Many Youth Chamber Orchestra
Tuesday 10th December at 7pm at Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough, Halifax
Christmas Music with Halifax Chamber Choir and M4M Halifax Youth Chamber Orchestra
Saturday 16th November at 2pm at Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden
TODMORDEN BOOK FESTIVAL EVENT https://todmordenbookfestival.co.uk/2024-programme/
MUSIC AND POETRY with PETER SANSOM and MUSIC FOR THE MANY ORCHESTRA
Friday 8th November at 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Todmorden
TWO FOR NOW
new interpretations of popular songs
Thursday 24th October at 7pm at St. Mary’s Church, Todmorden
QAWWALI, NASHEEDS and BOLLYWOOD SONGS with YORKSHIRE BOLLYWOOD ORCHESTRA, HUSSNAIN HANIF and THE KHAN SISTERS
Saturday 19th October at 6pm at Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden
FUNDRAISING CEILIDH with music from Scintilla and Jiggerie Folkerie
Saturday 5th October at 3pm at Platform 1 Gallery, Todmorden Station
Young musicians playing in the Platform 1 Festival
Saturday 21st September at 12 midday at Walsden Cricket Club
M4M Chamber Orchestra play at Walsden Scarecrow Festival
Wednesday 17th July at 7.30pm at St. Mary’s Church, Todmorden
COLOURCHORD WITH JON BODEN
Come and sing instant harmony for all led by one of England’s finest folk singers,
Also featuring performances by some of our best young singers and songwriters
Friday 5th July at 6.30pm at Halifax Minster
M4M FESTIVAL OF NASHEEDS
our annual celebration of Islamic song featuring children from Todmorden, Halifax and Bradford and special guest singers Hussnain Hanif and the Khan Sisters
Thursday 4th July at 6.30pm at Halifax Minster
PRIMARY SCHOOLS CONCERT
featuring Music for the Many’s wonderful Beech Hill School Orchestra
Friday 21st June at 7.30pm at Fielden Hall
PEADAR LONG and DANIEL BATH
Woodwind wizardry.
Thursday 20th June at 6pm at Todmorden High School
TODMORDEN YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Our combined schools’ orchestras present a feast of musical delights.
Friday 17th May at 7.30pm at FIELDEN HALL, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL147DD
A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN MUSIC
The heart-lifting exuberance of St. Patrick’s African Choir from Oldham, the glorious Congolese singing of Alexya Douniama and the beautiful sound of John Haycock’s kora playing.
SATURDAY 11th MAY at ST. JAMES CHURCH, Church Lane, HEBDEN BRIDGE
CHOIRFEST
SUNDAY 5th MAY at THE TRADES CLUB, Holme Street, HEBDEN BRIDGE HX78EE
tickets: £12/£6
Daniel Bath and Friends – South African jazz, klezmer, socialist cabaret, Palestinian songs and more with a dazzling array of fantastic musicians.
to book ahead: https://thetradesclub.com/events/many
Friday 19th April at 7.30pm at FIELDEN HALL, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL147DD
Vocal Highs – soul stirring, popular contemporary a cappella music from this energetic choir
FRIDAY 23rd FEBRUARY at 7.30pm at FIELDEN HALL, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL147DD
Tom Hingley – former lead singer with Inspiral Carpets 1989-2011
Admission by donation
To book ahead on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/803787418807?aff=oddtdtcreator
SUNDAY 28th JANUARY at 3pm at FIELDEN HALL, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL147DD
Alyssium – beautiful contemporary acapella vocal music
Admission by donation
SATURDAY 27th JANUARY at 4.30 pm at TODMORDEN TOWN HALL
Family Concert by Todmorden Orchestra and Music for the Many
Presented by Lucy Drever
More details and booking links here: http://www.todmordenorchestra.org.uk/concert/2022/family-concert-2024/
SATURDAY 13th JANUARY 2024 at 6pm at Todmorden Learning Centre
EuroCeilidh
with live music from Scintilla and the wonderful young musicians of Jiggerie Folkerie
SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2023 at 6pm at TODMORDEN HIPPODROME THEATRE
Music and Poetry from M4M Todmorden Youth Orchestra and superstar poet Peter Sansom
Part of Todmorden Book Festival, to find out more click here.
THURSDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2023 at 7pm at ST. MARY’S CHURCH, TODMORDEN
Orchestral Concert of South Asian Music
Featuring players from Todmorden Orchestra and Fantasy Orchestra, special guest soloists and children from our schools, performing music from Bollywood films, Qawwali and other beautiful Asian treats.
FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2023 at 7.30pm at FIELDEN HALL
Alice Jones
FRIDAY 16th JUNE at 6pm at TODMORDEN HIGH SCHOOL
M4M Todmorden Youth Orchestra Launch Concert
Our young instrumentalists from Todmorden’s schools come together for this first ever concert of Todmorden Youth Orchestra.
9th June 2023
Greyhounds
“Fragile and fluid, The Greyhounds recharge the immediacy of traditional music, lending much renewal to folk melodies as well as adding their own canon of original, narrative songs.”
26th May 2023
The Hanif Brothers
A beautiful evening of Islamic song from 2 spellbinding singers, with instrumental accompaniment from Daniel Bath
SATURDAY 13th May 2023 AT 2PM AT TODMORDEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Todmorden Festival of Nasheeds
M4M’s annual celebration of Islamic poetry and song, featuring local young people and some very special guest artists.
24th March 2023
Kirsty Newton
Singalong fun and comedy for all the family
24th February 2023
Beware of Trains
Soprano Marie Claire Breen and pianist Leighton Jones give colourful renditions of classical arias and cabaret songs.
27th January
Celloship of the String
Chamber music from Margit van der Zwan and Manchester’s brilliant new cello quartet
SATURDAY 19th November at TODMORDEN CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH
Hepton Singers
18th November 2022
Amy Rose Atkinson and her Band
14th October 2022
Red Hippo
One of the most innovatives trios around, led by woodwind wizard, Peadar Long. Festival favourites!
17th June 2022
Two for Now –
This delightful duo reinterpret popular songs, also featuring guest performances by our M4M tutors and pupils.
SUNDAY 19th June at 12.30pm
Jubilee Picnic in the Park
13th May 2022
Robin Hill – legendary virtuoso of classical guitar
SATURDAY 21st May 2022 at 2pm
TODMORDEN FESTIVAL OF NASHEEDS
At Tod College, Burnley Rd., Todmorden
A celebration of Islamic poetry and song.
Featuring Hussnain Hanif and special guest young singers from Parkinson Lane School, Halifax, Feversham School, Bradford and Hamza Mosque, Todmorden.
1st April 2022
Red Hippo – The North of England’s most creative trio, festival favourite, led by woodwind wizard, Peadar Long. For advance bookings: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/274097712637
21st January 2022
Alice Jones – the best in folksong and dance from a Yorkshire superstar. Due to Covid-19, places are limited, so book ahead here.
18th February 2022
Manouche North – Gypsy Jazz and Klezmer with violinist, Stephen Shulman’s quartet
Sunday 8th March 2020 at 5pm at Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden, OL14 7DD
Mr. Wilson’s Second Liners
Thursday 6th February 2020 at 7pm at Ferney Lee School, Ferney Lee Rd., Todmorden OL14 5NR
An evening with Tabla maestro Shahbaz Hussain
https://www.darbar.org/artist/shahbaz-hussain/43#
Friday 17th January 2020 at 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL14 7DD
Manouche North – Gypsy Jazz and Klezmer with violinist, Stephen Shulman’s quartet
Thursday 5th December 2019 at 7.00pm at Todmorden Unitarian Church
Christmas Magic with 3 Valleys Gospel Choir and Music for the Many
Friday 13th December 2019 at 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL14 7DD
Festive Fun with Vocal Highs and Music for the Many https://www.facebook.com/vocalhighs/
Saturday 14th December 2019 at 7.30 at Todmorden Central Methodist Church
Christmas Carol Concert with Todmorden Choral Society and Music for the Many
https://todmordenchoral.org/page.php?pageid=11
Friday 4th October 2019 at 7.30pm at Fielden Hall, Ewood Lane, Todmorden OL14 7DD
Thursday 20th June 2019 at Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax
In this concert, Music for the Many’s young musicians will be joining the Ravenscliffe School Staff Choir and the Orange Box Young People’s Choir for a vibrant performance of all sorts of music.
30th March 2019 at 7.30pm in Todmorden Town Hall
Todmorden’s Mayor, Andy Hollis, a keen supporter of Music for the Many has offered half the proceeds of this charity concert to our work with Todmorden’s children:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/todmorden/todmorden-town-hall/jazzical-todmorden-mayors-charity/2019-03-30/19:30
Sunday 12th May 2019 at The Fielden Centre, Ewood Lane, Todmorden
Vocal Ensemble Cantorelli will be giving a concert in aid of Music for the Many
Monday 18th March 2019 in Hebden Bridge Town Hall
Hebden Bridge Women’s Institute host a performance by some of our young learners. M4M is Hebden Bridge W.I.’s charity of the year!
Friday 8th March 2019
6-8 pm, at the Fielden Centre, Todmorden.
You are invited to Music for the Many’s first anniversary concert!
This is going to be a wonderful evening featuring special guest, opera singer Nicola Mills. Check out her website at http://www.iamnicolamills.com/
We’re also very proud to be showcasing the talent and hard work of some of our students.
And, of course, no birthday celebration is complete without cake!