Our Painted Pianos project is underway. Working with three different local charitable organisations and three different artists, we’re transforming upright pianos into vibrant playable artworks for all to enjoy.

Music in the Meadow is back! Our regular showcase offers local people of all ages and abilities the chance to play our baby grand piano in the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. 19-22 February 2026.

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

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

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

The overall winner of the 17th Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is Curtis Phill Hsu with a scintillating performance of Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor Op.23.