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New Sounds Festival Concert 2026

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Guitar students from Music Education Islington performing on stage

A festival for young people, by young people. The New Sounds Festival 2026 is a live music event celebrating the creativity and talent of young musicians aged 13–25.

New Sounds Festival is more than just a performance; it’s a space where young artists come together to share what matters to them through music. The concert will feature a curated evening of live performances and recorded works, from original compositions to fresh interpretations of well-known songs. Every piece connects to this year’s theme: “What do you stand for?”

Produced by the Young Event Producers, audiences can expect a night that feels honest, expressive, and full of new voices.

Tagged with: Guildhall School Contemporary Music Classical music

Launched in October 2018, Music Education Islington (MEI) is a partnership of the leading providers of music education in the borough, led by Islington Council with Guildhall School of Music & Drama as the lead delivery partner.

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available