Hand Of

20/02/2026

Behind the scenes, we’ve been quietly working on something…

It’s not quite done yet! But we can’t wait to share the developments with you 🎶

For now, here’s a sneak peak of the exciting things to come! 👀

13/02/2026

Many people never get the chance to experience this incredible view - and it never ceases to inspire us! ✨

On a recent project, we worked with a brilliant group of secondary school students and the amazing team at

Together, the students developed, performed and filmed their own performance, along with an origional soundtrack - all within the space of just one day!!

18/12/2025

An unforgettable evening!!

The Number Nine Concert Series #3 was a huge success — thank you to everyone who came and absolutely packed the room with support for our brilliant young artists. 💛

We were amazed with the array of performances, including singing solos and duets, piano, guitar, and even a game concept showcase. 🎮

The night ended with a debut performance from our NEW choir, Nine Voices, with a joyus rendition of Julius Eastman's 'Stay On It' !

We CANNOT WAIT till the next one!! ✋

03/12/2025

🎄 It's time for our annual Christmas Concert!!

In just 2 WEEKS the Number Nine Concert Series (no.3!) will be taking place at Hand Of, and we can't wait to see you there!

We have various YOUNG ARTIST PERFORMANCES, as well as a special performance from the all new NINE VOICES CHOIR 🎶

🔔 December 17th, 7 – 8pm
📍 9 Akenside Hill, Princes Wharf, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3XP

This event is FREE - book tickets via the link (this helps us out with capacity!) :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/number-nine-concert-series-3-tickets-1976727568369?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/11/2025

We can't wait either! Follow that QR code to sign up and join us.

I'm excited for our second NV rehearsal this afternoon at Hand Of! This is such a great and unique opportunity for young people get to sing next to professional musicians and mentors, be creative, have fun and shape what it means to sing in a choir. And I am over the moon to get to direct it. 🌚✨
There are still spaces if you know someone 14-18 who wants to be part of something special!

02/10/2025

If you're aged 14-18 and you're interested in making music and meeting people, then we've got just the thing for you. Follow that QR code to sign up, or click here 👉 handof.co.uk/nine-voices

🎙️ When I was younger, I took singing lessons with my piano teacher and performed in her shows. I loved being on stage and was invited to join youth choirs… but I just didn’t feel connected to that scene. So I went without choral music until I was 23.

Today, choral music is a huge part of my life. Over the past ten years I’ve been catching up with all the talented people I work with who’ve sung in choirs since childhood. My experience made me wonder: how can I open up opportunities for young singers who might not feel at home in a traditional choir?

Introducing: Nine Voices – a FREE alternative choir for young people aged 14–18 in the North East. From 5th November we'll rehearse on Wednesdays from 4:00–5:30pm at Hand Of, 9 Akenside Hill, NE1 3XP 👉 handof.co.uk/nine-voices

If you’ve ever wanted to try singing in a space that feels fresh and collaborative – this is for you. Explore your voice and creativity, and perform with a team of professional musicians and composers who offer alternative approaches to making music.

We'll help develop musical + social skills, boost confidence in front of an audience and discover what new music could mean for you!

30/07/2025

We're thrilled to share that we're now supported by BBC Children in Need!

Over the next couple of years we've got some brilliant projects lined up, and we're beyond excited to share with you the amazing work we know our participating children and young people are going to create 🎉

Thanks so much for helping to make this possible! 💛

23/07/2025

What a night! 🌟

�A huge thank you to everyone who came to our SOLD OUT screening of STOMPING GROUND at ! 🎉🎬

Over the past six months, a group of secondary school students have worked incredibly hard to create two amazing short films inspired by their lives in the North East. 🌍

We were blown away by the full house and the support shown for our brilliant young filmmakers.

We couldn’t be more proud! 💥

07/07/2025

What happens when 40 students from 4 schools come together with 8 professional artists for 1 day?!

✨ The Spinning Yarns Project! 🎭

We spent the day at Northern Stage Theatre working with an amazing team of students across four different secondary schools in the North East.

They worked together with professional artists, musicians and theatre practitioners to tell the incredible story of National Heroine - Grace Darling!

Students got stuck into shadow puppetry, live projection, crankie creation, performed alongside an original, live musical soundtrack!

Within only 5 hours of meeting one another - students were performing on stage to a packed audience! We’re INCREDIBLY impressed with you all! 👏

17/06/2025

☀️ The sun showed up just in time for The Rigg and Furrow Project!⁠ 🌿🎶

We've had a brilliant week at Capheaton Hall and Middle Farm, making music, pond dipping, wild walking and field recording!

We teamed up with amazing artists, musicians, theatre makers, and farmers to explore the rich history of Northumberland’s landscape, and topics like biodiversity, sustainable farming, and urban land use to learn how we can best care for it 🌾💚

05/06/2025

🎬 🍿 Join us for the screening event of the summer - STOMPING GROUND !! 🌟

Over the past 6 months, an incredible team of students have researched, written, acted, filmed, painted and puppeteered to produce their very own multi-media film 🎥✨

And they can’t wait to share it with you!!

Join us for a free film premiere! Bring along your popcorn and some pals, and settle in for an evening celebrating stories from the North East!

To find out more and grab your ticket go to the link in our bio 🎉

Or follow:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stomping-ground-film-premiere-tickets-1345440301159?aff=oddtdtcreator