www.stocktonfolk.org.uk

'We aim to have guest-nights twice a month: other Mondays are "singarounds" ... At a singaround everyone is encouraged to get up and sing, play a tune, recite, clog dance or do whatever they want to do, provided it falls under the wide umbrella of folk. But don't worry, nobody is coerced into getting up, and we have a healthy core of talented performers to ensure an entertaining night ...'

www.billinghamchoralsociety.org.uk

'Founded in 1951 and is still a very active group of singers. With over 40 members, both male and female, the choir enjoys singing from a wide repertoire of music including items from the musicals and modern songs which are always popular with audiences.'

clevelandphil.org.uk

'Full-sized symphony orchestra with about 80 members, including many music teachers from the area, which gives two challenging concerts each year, generally in October and March. Each concert is preceded by two Sundays of intensive rehearsal. Membership is by invitation.'

michsingers.wordpress.com

'Renowned mixed chorus of 25-30 voices based on Teesside. Developing three to four concert programmes each year we perform a wide range of music, unaccompanied or with keyboard or chamber orchestra; we specialise in music of the 16th and 17th centuries and the past hundred years.'

www.operanova.org.uk

‘Based in the Tees Valley in the North East of England ... Performs opera music at a variety of venues throughout the region ... The only amateur organisation in the area to promote and stage opera and aim to provide professional quality entertainment accessible to a wide audience ... Opera Nova provides a forum for operatic soloists and chorus to develop their abilities and new members are always welcome.‘

www.stocktonsynthoniamalevoicechoir.org.uk

'Formed in January of 2016 by the amalgamation of Stockton and Synthonia Choirs. The amalgamation has resulted in a choir producing a quality of sound that comes from having a good balance of voices in the four areas of 1st and 2nd tenors, baritones and bases.'

www.thepaaonline.org

'Stunning 750-seat performance venue based on the banks of the River Tees at Yarm School. The auditorium has been designed and built to the highest performance specifications ... There is an orchestra pit, a bespoke 4 tier digital organ and specialist acoustics.'