Durham Music’s Big Play 24

Durham Music is delighted to be joining forces with Make Music Day once more. Our ‘Big Play’ is all about celebrating everyday music-making; in the classroom, playground, practice room, concert hall, venue, home, and much much more!

In 2021 18000 young people from Durham and Darlington made music for and in 2024 we want to break records with over 20, 000 musicians- we know we can do it!

Partnership is the name of game for Big Play 24. We are already proud to be working with following organisations to give Big Play, BIG impact!

• Royal Opera House: Darlington Hippodrome and Schools Performance
• Make Music Day UK: Live streaming events from across Durham and Darlington
• Charanga: Award winning Music Resources platform. Easy access for partner schools to Big Play Resources 24
• Durham County Council Early Years Team: Our first EVERY Mini Big Play. Fantastic Fun for the Under 5s
• Big Rock and Pop at New College Durham
• Big Play at Beamish Museum
• The Big North East Sing and Sign.
• DMS Stars Showcase Event at GLOW Newton Aycliffe
• Durham Music Young Musician of the Year Competition
• Durham Music Alumni Celebration

However, what makes Big Play so special our Big Play schools’ events! Every school can take part in whatever way they would like to-it is just about celebrating music!

• School concerts
• Classroom performances

• Talent Shows
• Recorded performances

Everything counts and we can’t wait to celebrate music on June 21st