Spotlight Sessions

Spotlight Sessions are the perfect place for young people to showcase their musical skills. Much like an open mic night, these sessions are relaxed, informal and free!

Audience members: we welcome supportive audience to watch all acts. There will be a bar where you can buy some drinks and show your support for all the performers. Our Spotlight Sessions are relaxed performances and we encourage a supportive and positive atmosphere for our young performers.

Admission is free and you do not need to buy tickets in advance.

It doesn’t matter which instrument you play, the style of your music, whether you are a soloist or part of a music group. We welcome performers up to the age of 21.

To sign up, please click the link below. This will take you to a sign-up form: this form doesn’t change, it closes at the end of the event series and re-opens with new information for the next events when confirmed.

2025-26 Dates:

  • Colchester – 19 November, 25 March, 1 July
  • Galleywood (Chelmsford) – 26 November, 21 March, 8 July
  • Basildon – 28 November, 27 March, 3 July (dates TBC)

Click here to sign up