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Moseley Misfits & B30 Christmas Concert at MAC Birmingham
Join us at MAC Birmingham at 1 pm on the 7th of December for our annual Christmas concert!
The Rock Collective Ca'Rock and Roll Christmas Concert
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with our three Rock Collective groups from Moseley, Bearwood and Northfield. We'll be performing a range of favourite classic rock covers and festive hits, guaranteed to get you in the festive mood.
In addition to performances from our groups, we'll be running our yearly raffle, where you could win a range of exciting and not-so-exciting prizes. (All proceeds go back into the running of the Misfits Music Foundation.)
Grab your friends and family, put on your holiday best (or your Brum Rocks tee), and join us for an afternoon of music and good times. Whether you're a die-hard rock fan or just looking for a fun Christmas activity out, this will be for you!
Head over to Ticket Tailor and book your tickets today!
Brum Rocks Live
Be part of the biggest rock band in Birmingham
Join us for BRUM ROCKS, an exciting project that will unite hundreds of amateur musicians and singers for a once-in-a-lifetime rock concert in Birmingham on the 14th of July 2024 at the Forum in Birmingham.
Get Ready to Rock Birmingham:
No experience needed! Whether you're a pro or a keen amateur, we’ll have materials that match your ability.
Bring your instrument. We welcome any instruments. Guidelines are coming soon to help us manage the technical details.
Bring your voice. No band is complete without its singers. The more voices, the better!
Free taster workshops: Before the grand finale, we're hosting workshops across Birmingham and the Black Country to help you find your groove, meet
Join the Rock Collective or Misfits groups: Can't wait for summer? Jump in with our regular groups – hone your skills, jam with like-minded musicians, and build the camaraderie that will rock the stage come showtime.
Brum Rocks Business Event
How can your buisness get involved?
Are you a business looking to give back to your local community? Come along to our Brum Rocks, Sandwell Business event at Thimblemill Library on the 21st of March from 7pm. Learn more about our unique music project and how your business can get involved.
Watch a short presentation outlining our Brum Rocks project accompanied by free drinks and snacks. Meet members of your local community who already participate in our Brum Rocks activities and take the opportunity to see one of our workshops in action.
As a high-profile project with much media coverage planned, we have some fantastic sponsorship options that suit all budgets. See how your business can get involved with Brum Rocks as a sponsor, volunteer, or by helping us spread the word with your users and staff.
Please email rosie@misfitsmusic.org.uk to register your attendance
Wassail Stirchley
Wassail!
Join us from 4.30pm to 6pm at the Birmingham Brewing Company to start and end the Stirchley WASSAIL! Join in with singing and processing through local orchards, accompanied by the Ragged Crow dancers. Wear warm clothes, bring torches and lights and something noisy to bong, bang or clang.
Wrap up warm and bring some items to bang a beat on! Pots, pans, tambourines etc would be useful! We will start and finish at Birmingham Brewing Company. This is at the bottom of Hazelwell Road - over the bridge and into the industrial park. It would be helpful if you could RSVP to give us an idea of the numbers. If not, feel free to turn up on the night!
This is an event run and produced by the fruit and nut village. For additional details please click here.
Moseley Misfits, b30 Ensemble and the Song Collective Christmas Concert
Playing Your Favourite Music from Santas playlist…
Prepare to be filled with holiday cheer as we present our annual Christmas concert, this year themed around Santa's ultimate playlist. Gather your loved ones and join us at MAC Birmingham to support local musicians as they play a blend of festive favourites, heartwarming carols and other musical delights.
In addition to our beloved Moseley Misfits, we're thrilled to showcase our newest group, the B30 Ensemble. With both groups combined, we’ll have a sizable group that will blow you away!
And for an extra special treat, we'll be treating you to a performance from the Song Collective. It’s a collaboration with the mental health charity KINMOS to present a unique musical experience for those experiencing mental health. This group truly highlights the power of music to bring people together, foster connections, and promote mental well-being.
This concert is free to attend, but we gratefully welcome donations after the performance. Your generosity will enable us to continue our mission of bringing people together through music.
Members to arrive at 11:30am
Concert Start at 1:00pm
This event is Free
The Moseley & Bearwood Rock Collective Christmas Gig
“It’s Christmas!!!”
What better way to celebrate the festive season than with an afternoon of high-energy rock music from The Moseley and Bearwood Rock Collectives? We are bringing you a special Christmas gig that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit.
With a setlist packed full of Christmas songs and rock anthems, you’ll be singing along, dancing, and getting your festive groove on!
Grab your friends and family, and get ready to rock out at the Crossing this Christmas!
Date: 10th December 2023
Arrival Times:
-1:30pm Rock Collective Members
- 3:30pm Audience Arrival Time
- Gig Starts at 3:45pmVenue: The Crossing (B5 5SU)
Misfits Music Summer Concert 23
Join us at our summer concert!
from 5pm, 23rd July, Birmingham Conservatoire
Get ready to be blown away by some of the most enthusiastic music makers in Birmingham! All of our groups will be unveiling a range of exciting new repertoire that they’ve been working on this past term. Including our yearly collaborative piece where all members play together, totalling a massive 100 misfit “orchestra”.
But that's not all! As part of the BCMG Flourish Project, we are thrilled to present the exclusive premiere of a remarkable new work by the talented Kirsty Devaney. It's a stirring piece that explores the relationship between music and mental well-being. It’s been a joy to work on this new piece, and it’s a spectacle that you won't want to miss!
We've secured the breathtaking Birmingham Conservatoire, where you can indulge in the comfort of a delightful, air-conditioned concert hall. No need to pack a poncho or worry about sunburns. Unlike the past two years…
Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the culmination of our hard work and dedication this term. Book your tickets today!
Secret Project Launch Party
Join us at the Moseley Hive or Thimblemill Library to help us launch the voting period of our Exciting new project!
It’s finally here! The big reveal of what was previously known as PROJECT X.
Join us at either the Moseley Exchange or Thumblemill Library from 6pm on Monday 15th of May to celebrate the official launch of BRUM ROCKS.
Voting officially starts at 9 am on Monday! And as an additional special surprise, we will premiere a special video made by ITV News starring Rod, Reuben and our Rock Collective members.
We will need your help to let as many people know about this project as we can. Bring your smart phone, friends and family and find out what we’ve been building up for the last few months!
Secret Project release date
visit one or more of our social media outlets to find out on the day!
register to Come along to the project launch party on the 15th of May
Bring your family, friends and anyone who might be interested in finding out what our secret project has been building up to. Bring your phones and be ready to share this fantastic new project!
Misfits Music Spring Gig 2023
Misfits Music proudly presents our spring gig, showcasing the best in local music.
Enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and amazing vibes! Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting show. We’ll be performing a varied range of music loosely based on the theme of colour.
We’ll be playing hits from:
Donna Summer
Pink
Cab Calloway
Blue
Black Velvet
Green Day
Cyndi Lauper
UB40
and many more.
Whether you have seen us before or are interested in learning more about our groups and our charity, come and rock out with some of your favourite local community bands.
Find us at “The Crossing” in Digbeth (1 Milk St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SU) from 4 pm on Sunday, the 26th of March.
Reserve your tickets now and join us for our biggest gig of the season!
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - Saxophone Day
If you are a saxophonist or want to give the saxophone a go, this is a must. Featuring masterclasses, demonstrations, stalls and opportunities to play, it will be really good fun.
We’ll have a stall set up, so say hi!
For enquiries, email RBCSaxophoneEvents@bcu.ac.uk
Bearwood Bing and Sing
This Bring and Sing is hosted by the Bearwood Rock Collective, a rock group for local singers and instrumentalists to come together and play some of their favourite rock music as well as a couple of new music to appreciate.
Bring and Sing provides an oppertunity for people to get together and play at once with the option of drinks and snacks (for an additional fee) and get the experience of making music in a large group in a low-pressure enviroment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The session will be led by pro-musician Rod, who will guide you through the music on the night.
We’ll provide lyric and chord sheets (no need to read music).
Time to grab a cheap drink and snacks at the bar
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
PLEASE BRING
If you would like to buy refreshments, please bring some extra change or a card.
Your instrument. (We, unfortunately, can't bring any instruments with us. All instruments are welcome)
A music stand.
Let us know that you’re coming along by signing up below.
Sanchita Pal at NAF Cafe in Northfield Shopping Centre
Join Sanchita Pal at NAF Cafe in Northfield Shopping Centre on Saturday 21st January 11am - 12pm for a FREE Hindustani Singing and Music Workshop with acclaimed artist Sanchita Pal.
Suitable for all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult) you'll get an introduction to north Indian classical music and a chance to make music yourself. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.
Pre-booking is encouraged via the button below.
Carols at The Heath Bookshop
We will be playing a few carols in The Heath Bookshop on Wednesday 22nd December 6pm - 7pm. Come along and enjoy some Christmas music whilst browsing the books.
Bearwood Christmas Lights Switch on
Come along to the Bearwood Christmas Lights switch on. The Bearwood Rock Collective will be there playing christmas songs along with other local groups from around the area.
Moseley Light Trail
Half term family fun! Join us for a magical candlelit walk around Moseley Park and Pool February 24th, 25th and 26th 6pm to 8pm. Enter via the main Alcester Road gate – next door to the Moseley Hive. Refreshments will be available by the rangers’ shed.
This is a free event for all the community – no need to book tickets, just turn up on the night.
If you’d love to see more events like this, you can make a donation to the charity that manages Moseley Park online via JustGiving
Statue Workshop for Moseley Park Light Trail
If you are a Misfits Music member, come along to the Moseley Hive and help us put together our contribution to the Moseley Light Trail. We’ve made a good start but can always use the creative input of those apt with duct tape and junk.
Join us on Sunday to put the finishing touches together.
Moseley Rock Collective - Bring and Sing
Come along, Bring your rock instrument or voice and play some of your favourite songs
What to expect
Pay £3 on the door, cash or card
Led by pro-musician Rod, you’ll play and sing through a few rock classics
Anyone who loves a good singalong or jamming on their instrument is welcome
Low pressure and welcoming atmosphere
We’ll provide lyric and chord sheets (no need to read music)
Time to grab a cheap drink and snacks at the bar
There will be opportunities for solo slots at the end of the night
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult
Pre-book to guarantee entry using the button below
Further questions? Email alice@misfitsmusic.org.uk
Songs we’re going to play
David Bowie - Heroes
The Eagles - Hotel California
4 Non-Blondes - What's Up
The Cranberries - Zombie