Kickstart Opera CIC

29/04/2026

Check out the summer camp run by Zara Wardrop at Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow!
29-3rd July 2026
Ages 5-11
Theme- The Wizard of Oz

https://bookings.kelvinside.org/event/theatre-camp-29-jun-03-jul-40/register?fbclid=IwRlRTSARfDvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3tpyfrdAjP0yGvdB6WBceOZURmji5ejLtmCKYiJplpT5V_uInjXfrY4nG6U_aem_IO8PgAtzYWSNVM30Yu39gw

08/06/2025

Four weeks of live music at Centrestage, Kilmarnock! Join us for another concert series of Coffee Cadenzas with artists from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Join us every Sunday morning, 10:30am–12:00pm, at CentreStage!

🗓 July Line-up:

06/07 – No Borders Trio
13/07 – Karolina Kubalkova
20/07 – Luke Anderson
27/07 – Homesong Duo

Free entry – donations welcome!

Whether you’re a classical music lover or just looking for a peaceful and inspiring start to your Sunday, come along and enjoy a warm drink and breakfast from Centrestage cafe with world-class performances. 🎼☕

📍 Centrestage, Kilmarnock
📅 Sundays, 10:30am–12:00pm
Find out more: https://www.kickstartopera.com/centrestage

Spread the word and bring a friend!

30/03/2025

Roll on Coffee Cadenzas at CentreStage, Kilmarnock this July ☀️

22/03/2025

Tonight it’s the Coffee Cadenzas Spring Series Finale at The Barony Centre (Craft Town Scotland)!!

We are so excited to welcome Mireira Pastor (plus a special guest) and the Dàna Band!

Check them out below!

Tickets are nearly sold out so please get in touch to avoid disappointment at the door 🥂

15/03/2025

Are you a student studying music performance and want a performance opportunity?

Then look no further and apply to Coffee Cadenzas for the Summer Series at CentreStage, Kilmarnock! 🎶

We’re looking for talented students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) and surrounding universities to perform at our Sunday morning coffee concerts in July 2025. This is a fantastic chance to showcase your music in a welcoming community space whilst engaging with new audiences.

Performance Dates:
• 6th July
• 13th July
• 20th July
• 27th July

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: CentreStage, 15 Elmbank Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3AE
Repertoire: Classical, film music, traditional (Scottish & worldwide), and musical theatre.

Application Deadline: 21st April 2025

Apply now: https://forms.gle/fffJcsq1Y1sqA4aUA

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to share your music and gain valuable performance experience! ☕

Details at a glance: Welcome to the ‘Coffee Cadenzas’ Application form. The Coffee Concert Series will take place from 10:30am-12pm on every Sunday morning in July 2025 in the cafe of CentreStage, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Dates: 6th July 13th July 20th July 27th July Programme: We require a 45 minu...

18/01/2025

Due to high demand…we’re back! 🎻🎷🎹

🎶 Coffee Cadenzas at The Barony Centre 🎶

Join us this spring for a series of free Saturday morning concerts, brought to you by talented musicians from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland! ☕🎵

📅 Dates:
• 22.02.25
• 01.03.25
• 08.03.25
• 22.03.25 (Evening folk concert ticketed)

⏰ Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Saturday mornings)
📍 Location: The Barony Centre, West Kilbride

Enjoy beautiful music while sipping your morning coffee surrounded by local art. Donations are warmly welcomed to support the musicians and the Barony Centre.

For more information (including our artist lineup which will be published in early February)- visit: www.kickstartopera.com/barony

14/01/2025

🎶 Musicians Wanted for Coffee Cadenzas Concert Series! 🎶

The Barony Centre and Kickstart Opera CIC are excited to host the Coffee Cadenzas concert series, bringing music and community together in beautiful West Kilbride, Ayrshire.

Dates & Details:
• February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th, and March 22nd
• Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
• Venue: The Barony Centre, 50 Main St, West Kilbride, KA23 9AR (just a 50-minute train from Glasgow Central!)
• March 22nd Special: A FOLK fundraiser concert! Submit folk/traditional repertoire only for this date.

What We’re Looking For:
• 40-minute programmes of varied repertoire, including film music, classical, traditional, musical theatre, and more.
• Soloists or groups welcome!
• We encourage performers to engage with the audience and share the stories behind your music.

Deadline to apply: Saturday, February 1st, 2024
👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/Tu3KmtfswKKuaqcc7

📧 For queries: [email protected]
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Photography by Matt Burgess Photography

20/12/2024

🎶 Act 3: Traditional Christmas Carols to Celebrate the Season! 🎶

With Christmas just around the corner, join us for the final act of our Christmas Finale Concert on Saturday 21st December, 7pm, at the Barony Centre, West Kilbride!

🌟 Euan McDonald, Katie Carmichael, and Zara Wardrop will be performing a beautiful selection of traditional Christmas carols and festive songs, accompanied by the wonderful Rhionna Inwood. It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit just three days before the big day!

✨ Programme Highlights:

O Holy Night
River
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Candlelight Carol
Jessye's Carol
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Silent Night
🎟️ Full details, biographies, and tickets here:
Christmas Concert - Kickstart Opera