Gloucestershire Academy of Music have launched a new music group called Barbican Artists, aiming to bring exceptional music to unexpected places around Gloucestershire. They started on Friday 6th March by creating pop-up music performances in Gloucester Transport Hub and Eastgate Shopping Centre with a quintet consisting of a flute, violin, viola, cello and bassoon. A Spring-Inspired Musical Programme The quintet …
Young Musician of the Year crowned at Cheltenham Town Hall We are proud to announce the winners of the Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year 2026, following an inspiring final held at Cheltenham Town Hall on Sunday 18 January. This year marked a significant milestone for the competition, as we hosted for the first time. It is a yearly competition …
Are you looking for fun, engaging music groups in Gloucester or Cheltenham for your child? Gloucestershire Academy of Music is excited to announce our Junior Music Department Open Day at Barbican House. This is set to be a music-packed Saturday morning with something for pre-schoolers to year 6. This open day is the perfect opportunity for families to explore our …
IT was the crowning glory for Gloucestershire Academy of Music (GAM) when its founder Caroline Lumsden met Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace only days after a royal visit to the Gloucester-based arts education centre. Musician Caroline, who set up the thriving academy 43 years ago in her Churcham kitchen, was a special guest at a Buckingham Palace Garden …
