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Painted Pianos
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: 19-22 February 2026
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 is back!
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
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
Shanties
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.
Tots Concert
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.
Hastings International Piano at St Paul’s CE Academy
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.
Gabrielė Sutkutė at St Michael’s Hospice
Lithuanian pianist Gabrielė Sutkutė, who took part in the competition in visited St Michael’s hospice.
Kyoshiro Hirama Care Home Recital
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.
Music in the Meadow
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.
HIP in Local Primary Schools
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.
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