As well as bringing high quality professional musicians to perform great chamber music in Alnwick we are committed to a programme of education and outreach.

Outreach programme
We arrange daytime concerts especially, but not exclusively, for those who do not drive at night. We book young artists at the beginning of their careers. We also look for artists
who have another booking near to us. We also try to find artists with different programme ideas.

Education programme
Our programme is developing with the support of the Community Foundation North East.

In September 2025 O Duo followed their concert in our main season with interactive concerts the following day for over 400 children in Alnwick Playhouse. Two musicians from Live Music Now Scotland came to six schools in the villages around Alnwick in March 2026 exploring different genres of music with school children. In November 2026 Emma Johnson, along with other musicians, will perform her work Instrument Stories for Year 3 and 4 children from primary schools in Alnwick and the surrounding villages.

How can you help?
As with almost all music seasons and festivals, ticket prices only cover a proportion of the full cost of running these events. We rely on grants and donations. You can help by joining our patronage scheme. This helps us ensure that the quality of artists we book in our main season remains high and allows us to develop our outreach and education programmes.  You can help by donating through our patronage scheme.