South Yorkshire Music Hub
The South Yorkshire Music Hub (SYMH) was established in September 2024 by South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard, in partnership with music services and providers across the region. The collaboration, funded by Arts Council England (ACE), brings together Music Services from Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and darts in Doncaster to provide high-quality music education for all children and young people.
South Yorkshire has a proud tradition of music education in schools, and our local music offers have supported thousands of young people. These organisations continue to deliver music education across South Yorkshire, and the SYMH partnership enhances that offer through collaborations between educational, creative, and community organisations. It strengthens relationships across South Yorkshire, bringing people together and linking to other exciting opportunities.
Our Achievements
Join Our Board – Champion Diversity, support High Quality Music Education and Drive Change
Are you passionate about inclusion and equity in music education, and making a meaningful impact? We’re seeking passionate and enthusiastic board members to help shape the future of South Yorkshire Music Hub. We are committed to building a board that reflects the rich variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in the South Yorkshire region.
The application process has now closed.
“From the Arctic Monkeys to Pulp, Yungblud to Kate Rusby, South Yorkshire has given music to the world for years. I couldn’t be more proud of our history of giving music to the world, or more excited about the potential of our Music Hub to keep on helping young people across South Yorkshire develop their talent and their excitement for music. Singing, learning to read music and playing an instrument are all skills that help make people’s lives richer; both for those who learn and those who listen. Culture is how we tell each other stories, how we show emotion and how we connect with each. The Music Hub will do all that and more, bringing together music education and talent from across South Yorkshire.” Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire
Local Music Services
The nine SYMH Lead Schools for the 2025/26 academic year
| Type | Area | School Name | Lead Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Barnsley | Tankersley St Peters Primary | Yvette Cooper |
| Doncaster | Richmond Hill Primary | Kelly Cousins | |
| Rotherham | Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School | Peter Cotton | |
| Sheffield | Mosborough Primary School | Johanne Craig | |
| Secondary | Barnsley | Trinity Academy St Edwards | Paige Miller |
| Doncaster | The McAuley Catholic High School | Will Taylor | |
| Rotherham | Oakwood High School | Marie Hudson | |
| Sheffield | Fir Vale School | Juliette Koch | |
| Special | Supporting special schools across South Yorkshire | Seven Hills School | Helen Fielding |
The South Yorkshire Orchestral Collective performs at the Royal Albert Hall
