Aberdeen Benedetti Sessions

Aberdeen Music Hall
5-7 June 2026

in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts

The Benedetti Sessions are coming to Aberdeen this June as part of the Light the Blue multi-arts festival.

From 5–7 June in Aberdeen Music Hall, musicians of all ages and stages will have the opportunity to take part in inspiring workshops, rehearsals and performances led by the Benedetti Foundation team. The sessions are designed to bring people together through music-making, building confidence, skills and community in a supportive and energetic environment.

The sessions offer a welcoming space to learn, collaborate and be inspired.

Please read before applying

If the participation fee, travel or accommodation is a barrier to you applying to attend the Sessions, then please complete the bursary form with the full amount that you are applying for assistance with. 

 Please note that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to award the full amount requested and that we are only able to grant a bursary for each participant once every 12 months. 

Bursary expenses are limited to the fee, travel and accommodation; however, we recognise that there can be other barriers to applying, so please do get in touch with Judith Archibald, Head of Programme- judith@benedettifoundation.org, if there is any further support that you wish to discuss.  

The deadline for bursary applications is Monday 20 April. 

*If you are applying for a bursary form, then please compete the bursary form before completing the event application form as full payment is required at the time of sign up. Once your bursary application has been reviewed, we will then send a link to the application form*

Click the links below to find out more about each level and watch a short video which will help you decide which orchestra is best for you.

Tutors were approachable, encouraging, and passionate which is inspiring. Seeing what can be achieved in such a short space of time was incredible and it was testament to the efforts and dedication of everyone involved.” - Parent