Lancashire Music Hub Pendle Music Centre
Create a free account to applyPlay or sing in ensembles ranging from junior samba and rock band to clarinet choir, with lessons available across instruments from guitar and piano to drums and vocals. Sessions run on Thursdays during term time at Pendle Vale College in Nelson, with instrument hire available.
Pendle Music Centre offers musical opportunities for children and young people at all levels of experience. Each Thursday during term time, participants can join a wide range of ensembles, bands and lessons designed to suit different ages and abilities, from beginners through to more advanced players.
The programme includes singing, guitar ensembles, junior samba, clarinet choir, sound-based music activities, samba, brass group, ukulele, music theory, rock band, Centre Stage and Beat Lab. Tuition is also available on guitar, bowed strings, piano, woodwind, keyboard, drums and vocals, giving young musicians plenty of choice to develop their skills.
Sessions take place at Pendle Vale College in Nelson. Membership is offered through a low-cost subscription, with instrument hire available for those taking lessons or joining ensembles. Support with fees is available for families on a low income or receiving certain benefits.
Weekly Thursday sessions during term time, 4:00pm-8:00pm (rolling, no fixed cohort dates)
Location
- Open to children and young people at all levels of experience.
- Individual groups have age limits including ages 4-6, 5+, 5-7, 7+, 7-9, 8+ and 10+.
- Centre Stage KS4/5 is for more advanced players looking to play in a band with others of a similar age.
- County Ensembles are aimed at intermediate and advanced young musicians.
Silver Subscription costs £30 per term and includes membership of as many Music Centre groups as you like, including Inspire groups. Gold Subscription is £57 per term for County Ensembles. Fee exemptions may be available for those on a low income or in receipt of certain benefits.
Checked 8 November 2026
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