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Canterbury Gregorian Music SocietySt. Peter’s Methodist Church1.40pm - 2.10pmThe Angelus, The Ave, and The Salve15-minute sequence of chant including music composed for St Thomas of Canterbury shortly after his death.

Ukelear PowerThe Band Stand, Dane John Gardens 2.20pm - 2.50pmUkelear Power are a group of volunteer ukulele players, who perform around the Canterbury area.

Beat This Drumming!Whitefriars Shopping Centre 2.20pm - 2.50pmAn informal performance by a community percussion group, bringing together over 55s from the rural Canterbury area. Exploring rhythms and songs from around the world.

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School Senior Chamber ChoirSt. Peter’s Methodist Hall 2.20pm - 2.50pmThe SLGGS Chamber Choir are known for their high-performance standards having recently performed in Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Marlowe Theatre, and a tour of UK Cathedrals.

Snowdown Male Voice ChoirSt Peter’s Methodist Church3pm - 3.30pmA Male Voice Choir based in Aylesham and founded in 1929 by the miners moving into the area to open the Kent coalfield.

Canterbury Girls’ ChoirSt. Peter’s Methodist Church Hall3pm - 3.30pmA choir for girls from the Canterbury area. The choir sing in a range of styles and languages and perform regularly in concerts and events.

Canterbury Ladies’ ChoirSt. Peter’s Methodist Church Hall3.40pm - 4.10pmA non-selective choir for ladies of every age and ability from the Canterbury area. They enjoy a wide range of styles and perform regularly in concerts and events in the UK and Northern Europe.

The Canterbury VoicesSt. Peters Methodist Church4.20pm - 4.50pmAn all-female chamber choir from the Canterbury area. The group perform on a regular basis with repertoire from opera and sacred music to popular melodies.

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Beautiful Noise Community CelebrationSaturday 23 October

Beautiful Noise celebrates the very best of Canterbury community music making. In a day of performance, local musicians will play and sing in locations across the City with a selection of indoor and outdoor venues hosting bite-size performances throughout the day.

Expect outstanding talent from Canterbury and the surrounding area, diversity and great connection between audience and players.

Events are free to attend – no booking required.

East Kent Schools Together: The Big SingLongmarket Shopping Centre 11am - 11.15am The East Kent Schools partnership choir The Big Sing, brings together students from across the partnership to have fun, increase confidence and positively impact wellbeing.

Jazz OmnibusSt. Peter’s Methodist Church 11am - 11.30amAn enthusiastic group of Jazz musicians playing songs from the Great American Songbook and more recent jazz numbers.

Just JazzSt Peter’s Methodist Church Hall 11am - 11.30amAcoustic folk rock singer-songwriter playing a combination of their own material plus pop and rock classics.

Canterbury AcademyWestgate Hall11am - 12pmEnjoy a selection of music by a variety of performers from the Canterbury Academy, led by 6th form music programme students.

The Lemon ZingersLongmarket Shopping Centre 11.15am - 11.40amA Canterbury-based community choir, who sing feel-good, harmony-rich pop!

Melina HayeswoodWhitefriars Shopping Centre11.40am- 12.10pmA singer-songwriter and pianist, Melina has been playing since she was 6 years old and has written 38 songs.

Canterbury Rock ChoirThe Band Stand, Dane John Gardens 11.40am - 12.30pm Rock Choir is for everyone who loves to sing. With no auditions and no musical knowledge needed, it is all about singing, fun, community, friendship, and a life changing experience.

Fulston Manor SchoolWestgate Hall12.20pm - 12.50pmA large non-selective school with an outstanding reputation for developing young people who make a positive contribution to their community.

Kent College ChoristersSt. Peter’s Methodist Church 12.20pm - 12.50pmA highly successful children’s choral group performing in major concert venues across the UK, with broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and appearances on BBC TV.

Ukelear PowerSt Peter’s Methodist Church Hall12.20pm - 12.50pmUkelear Power are a group of volunteer ukulele players, who perform around the Canterbury area.

Canterbury Christ Church UniversityChamber ChoirLongmarket Shopping Centre12.20pm - 12.50pmThe University Chamber Choir is a mixed ensemble of students which performs a wide variety of (mostly) unaccompanied music of all styles and periods. Within the group are gifted instrumentalists who will also perform choice pieces of their repertoire.

Blean Primary School The Band Stand, Dane John Gardens 1pm - 1.30pm Students from the Year 5 and 6 choir come together for a special performance you will not want to miss.

Beech Grove Academy Brass and Folk GroupWhitefriars Shopping Centre 1pm - 1.30pmBeech Grove Academy enjoy performing arts and aim to make the day brighter for anybody they can perform for.

Kent Soul ChoirsWestgate Hall1.40pm - 2.10pmKent Soul Choirs were founded in Whitstable in 2015 as the Kent branches of UK Soul Choirs. There are now sessions in Whitstable, Canterbury, Rochester, and Maidstone with around 150 members. The choir perform the best in classic to modern soul music.