10 May 2023
Hertfordshire County Council set to relocate their Music Centre to the Herts County Show for the weekend
Under the theme ‘Hertfordshire County Of Musical Opportunity’, the county council are relocating their county-wide Music Service to the Show located at The Showground in Redbourn, for the weekend of 27 and 28 May, to run a two-day, pop-up version of their popular service.
It’s just over two weeks until one of the county’s flagship events, the Hertfordshire County Show, which made a flying success back to form last year with 45,000 through the doors over the weekend, and Hertfordshire County Council are planning to run their most memorable marquee yet.
This pop-up will showcase some of the Music Centres recent Gala performance at The Royal Albert hall and will celebrate the breadth and quality of music making taking place in schools and their communities across the county.
Performances will include massed school choirs, Hertfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra, County Youth Choir, the winners of the Gala composition, song writing, and rap competitions, as well as many more wonderful musicians, dancers, and performers to showcase the talent that Hertfordshire Schools and the Music Service has.
Terry Douris, Executive Member for localism said:
“I believe Hertfordshire County Council’s Herts County Show pitch this year will not only be our most exciting and successful yet, but also showcases a really valuable council service that truly embodies our values of achieving healthy and fulfilling lives for all the residents of Hertfordshire.
“We know from our recent budget consultation that giving every child the best possible start in life and by creating healthy places, inspiring and empowering residents to live healthy lifestyles which give them the opportunity to live life well are your priorities – as much as they are ours. Residents often ask about children’s wellbeing and mental health and we know that playing and listening to music can be an excellent way to improve both. All Hertfordshire’s children and young people, regardless of background or circumstances, have the opportunity to discover or develop their unique musical voice and express themselves through the language of music.
I am really looking forward to meeting you all and enjoying the entertainment together. There will be the opportunity to also find out more about the free instrument loans schemes, the help with music tuition fees and the wide variety of lessons that are on offer to all young people in the county.”
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Editor’s Notes
Hertfordshire County Council currently provides generous support to Hertfordshire Music Service to ensure it’s continued success as now one of the largest in the country with many thousands of young people involved in our weekly musical activities, supported by over 450 teachers. For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service has successfully delivered musical opportunities to generations of young people throughout the county. It operates 12 music centres across the county which are local musical community hubs with the ambition of providing engaging, life-long music education as well as a wider variety of activities including music technology, music production and youth leadership opportunities.
Hertfordshire County Council’s show pitch will further include representatives from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service, who will be stationed with a fire engine, smoke house and firefighting apparatus for families to explore and interact with, while also learning potentially life-saving fire safety facts and information.
Organised by the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society, the Hertfordshire County Show is a celebration of everything county, country living, food and farming that attracts more than 35,000 visitors. Featuring the very best of local shopping, food and drink, entertainment this year includes a motorbike stunt show, Shetland pony races, a farmyard, heavy horse and machinery display and a dog and duck show. More information can be found on the Herts County Show website.
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