Sounds of Creativity, a free workshop series combining live classical piano with guided creative art sessions, launched this year at the White Rock Theatre. The workshops were designed to harness the therapeutic benefits of music and art and aim to support members of the Hastings community experiencing mental health challenges, social isolation, and a lack of access to cultural activities

At Hastings International Piano, we’re committed to making a real difference in our community and our Learning & Participation programme aims to find ways to give back to the local area through the piano.

At Hastings International Piano, we’re committed to making a real difference in our community and our Learning & Participation programme aims to find ways to give back to the local area through the piano.

Our schools programme has now reached over 500 children in Hastings. Last week, Sam Glazer and pianist Rose McLachlan inspired 20 Key Stage 2 students at St Paul’s CE Academy.

Lithuanian pianist Gabrielė Sutkutė, who took part in the competition in visited St Michael’s hospice.

At Hastings International Piano, we’re committed to making a real difference in our community and our Learning & Participation programme aims to find ways to give back to the local area through the piano.

We were delighted to welcome ITV to film some of our wonderful launch event this afternoon where 2022 second-prize winner Thomas Kelly wowed commuters and supporters with a performance in an unlikely venue… Hastings Train Station.

Music in the Meadow is making a triumphant return in 2024, transforming the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre into a hub for local pianists to showcase their talents. We’re inviting players of all ages and skill levels to book their slots to play a Bechstein Grand Piano in front of an audience.

Lithuanian pianist Gabrielė Sutkutė inspires over 100 students aged 9 to 11 in music workshops, where they had the unique opportunity to compose their own original music using keyboard instruments.

We are delighted that Hastings Borough Council has announced that discussions are underway with the Guildhall Trust, who run the Portsmouth Guildhall, for them to run the White Rock Theatre from February 2024.