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Young Artist Profile: Callum McLachlan
Before his performance at the 2023 summer festival (Ambleside Parish Church | Sat 29th July, 2pm), we caught up with young pianist Callum McLachlan. What has music given you? It’s hard to overstate music’s importance in my life. Without music, for sure I would be...
2023 Festival On Sale
Vienna: A Musical Legacy Welcome- Willkommen! I am delighted to share with you this exciting array of concerts and events, many of which celebrate the significant musical heritage of Vienna. Our richly varied programme, from baroque and classical masters to jazz,...
Join our festival team this summer
Want to work at a classical music festival?We're putting together a crack team for this year's festival and we're looking for Artists Managers, Event Managers and Event Assistants to join us this summer. Set in the stunning scenery of the Lake District, you'll join a...
2023 Festival Dates Announced
We are so excited to announce the dates of our 2023 summer festival from Friday 28 July - Sunday 6 August 2023. From percussion to jazz and string quartets to family events, there's so much for everyone to see, hear and experience. The 2023 festival takes its...
Become a Trustee
Would you like to help run Lake District Summer Music? LDSM is a thriving organisation bringing music of the highest quality to audiences in the heart of the Lakes, as well as giving young artists the opportunity to perform and learn together. It is run by a strong...
Join our team this summer
Want to work at a classical music festival?We're putting together a crack team for this year's festival and we're looking for Artists Managers to join us this summer. Set in the stunning scenery of the Lake District, you'll join a great team of festival staff and...
Vaughan Williams: A Lakeland Journey
This summer, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams' birth, and the profound impact his stunning music has made on the musical landscape, with a vast array of choral and chamber music, songs, and orchestral masterpieces. Full details will be announced...
In at the deep end
LET'S JUST SAY THE LAST 12 MONTHS HAVE BEEN SOMETHING OF A BAPTISM BY FIRE For anyone starting a new post ideally you want to ease in gently, get the lay of the land, see everything in normal operation, and then think about making your own mark. BUT WAIT… Throw a...
2021 Digital Events – how to connect
Whether you can't wait to get back out there, or you're still a little wary of live events, we want to make sure everyone can experience and enjoy our festival. No matter where you are in the world, a whole host of our events have been filmed and can now be watched on...
We’re hiring for our 2021 festival team!
Want to work at a classical music festival?We're putting together a crack team for this year's summer festival and we're looking for Event Managers, Artists Managers and Event Assistants Set in the stunning scenery of the Lake District, you'll join a great team of...
