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A Weekend of Music Making in Bridgwater and Bere Cider
On the weekend of the 23rd July we enjoyed two wonderful days of Street Music! We spent Saturday in Bridgwater, Blake Gardens with Tongues of Fire for a mini festival commissioned by Seed Sedgemoor. The rain didn't dampen spirits or get in the way of some brilliant...
A Mini Festival in Woolavington
There were some wonderfully chilled, happy, musical vibes at The Sound of the Streets in Woolavington on the 16th July! A warm summer's evening of music, food, drink and togetherness, thanks so much to everyone in Woolavington who came along! We had a great time with...
Musical joy in Axbridge
We had an awesome time in Axbridge for our mini Sound of the Streets day festival with Tongues of Fire and Jamma de Samba! The sun was shining, the music played and the people danced! What better way to spend an afternoon? The music kicked off at 1pm with alternating...
Street Music in Education CPD Day
On the 28th June, we were joined in the Taunton Brewhouse by some fantastic musicians and music educators for our Street Music in Education CPD Day! The day was divided into a series of presentations and practical workshops run by some of the countries leading...
Busking for the Sound of the Streets Festival on the 11th June
We had a great time busking in Taunton with The Big Noise Street Band and Instruments of Joy on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who came along for a listen, a boogie or a chat about the Festival - we loved meeting you! Here's some photos and a short film from the day:...
The Sound of the Streets Benefit Gig
6th May | Doors 7:30 | Creative Innovation Centre CIC Taunton A night of funky brass grooves brings the sound of the street to the CIC. Street bands are one of the musical wonders of the world, making a joyful noise from the Balkans to New Orleans and from Durham to...
Podcast no 1: Street Bands, what are they?
We are very pleased to release the first in our series of Sound of the Streets podcasts: Podcast no.1: Street Bands, what are they? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsxeM2wQhnw Feast your ears upon the first instalment of The Sound of the Streets' podcast series, where...
Street Band Education Day (CPD Day)
Calling all music educators, come and join us for our Street Band Education Day! 28th June | 10am - 4:30pm | Taunton Brewhouse | FREE A day exploring the potential of street bands in education, this CPD session brings together some of the leading practitioners using...
Festival 2022 announcement
We are very excited to announce that The Sound of the Streets will be making a grand return in July 2022! Even bigger and noisier than before! 8th, 9th, 10th July | Taunton | FREE Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, the 2022 festival will bring 3 glorious...