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Are you ready to join the 2024 festival team?
Want to work at a classical music festival?We're putting together a crack team for this year's festival and we're looking for Artists Managers, Event Managers and Event Assistants to join us this summer. Set in the stunning scenery of the Lake District, you'll join a...
Call for volunteers for 2024 spring and summer festivals
Can you help? The Lake District Music Summer Festival returns from 26 July to 4 August and we need volunteers to help things run smoothly.
Vacancies: Treasurer
Would you like to be part of the Lake District Music story? Lake District Music is a thriving organisation bringing music of the highest quality to audiences in Cumbria, as well as giving young artists the opportunity to perform and learn together. This is a really...
Spring concert series announced
See the very best emerging musicians in a series of spring concerts. From Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata to reimagined classics, there is something for everyone.
Young Artist Profile: Saorsa Quartet
Meet Alastair, Ricardo, Peter and Charlie from the Saorsa String Quartet - one of our 2 resident student quartets this summer who will be taking part in masterclasses and coaching sessions across the festival, plus their debut showcase on Sat 5 August, 2pm at Kendal...
Young Artist Profile: Callum McLachlan
Before his performance at the 2023 summer festival (Ambleside Parish Church | Sat 29th July, 2pm), we caught up with young pianist Callum McLachlan. What has music given you? It’s hard to overstate music’s importance in my life. Without music, for sure I would be...
2023 Festival On Sale
Vienna: A Musical Legacy Welcome- Willkommen! I am delighted to share with you this exciting array of concerts and events, many of which celebrate the significant musical heritage of Vienna. Our richly varied programme, from baroque and classical masters to jazz,...
Join our festival team this summer
Want to work at a classical music festival?We're putting together a crack team for this year's festival and we're looking for Artists Managers, Event Managers and Event Assistants to join us this summer. Set in the stunning scenery of the Lake District, you'll join a...
2023 Festival Dates Announced
We are so excited to announce the dates of our 2023 summer festival from Friday 28 July - Sunday 6 August 2023. From percussion to jazz and string quartets to family events, there's so much for everyone to see, hear and experience. The 2023 festival takes its...
Become a Trustee
Would you like to help run Lake District Summer Music? LDSM is a thriving organisation bringing music of the highest quality to audiences in the heart of the Lakes, as well as giving young artists the opportunity to perform and learn together. It is run by a strong...
