Core Music, Community Interest Company (CIC) is proudly non-for-profit.
To help fund our projects, please consider donating.
Music making, accessible to all
Core Music CIC has moved away from retail but we are increasing our offer for active music making.
We are currently working on
Creating a professional musicians cooperative
Growing our tuition, groups, session & workshop offer
Making pathways for new, returning or would-be professional musicians
Bespoke training and work experience opportunities in music teaching, performing, production or technician roles
Hosting accessible and inclusive lessons, sessions, groups and workshops
Due to on going changes, we are not available via phone.
If you wish to speak to one of the team please contact us here
This website continues to be a work in progress.
Please explore the links above to see our current offer - we are adding more services as we grow and expand
Who we are.
Core Music (CIC) is a social enterprise and partner of Hexham’s Cultural Network that creates, nurtures and supports music making opportunities for the people of Hexham, the Tyne Valley and West Northumberland.
The Core Music Hub in Hexham is a safe and supportive space for musicians of all ages and abilities to perform and learn as part of a community of amazing and diverse musicians.
Performance.
Participation.
Community.
Make a donation.
Core Music is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and non-for-profit.
Please consider donating to make our projects possible.
You can also support us by donating used instruments, our Monday Night Repair Club is run by skilled staff and volunteers who can breathe life into instruments so we can get them into the hands of people who need them!
Please see our instrument donations project for more details.
Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday: by appointment only
Sunday: Closed
Please note: Core Music CIC musicians often use the building flexibly around their own business needs and each musicians timetable is unique to them. For more details about lessons, groups & session times, see our
Performance, Participation, and Community offers in the header on this page.
Please contact musicians directly for their schedules, prices and availability
If you wish to speak to the Core Music manager or staff team, please contact via the link above.