For those interested in music, Milton Keynes caters for all tastes. There are many music venues for people to watch, listen, dance or even join in with live music. You can go to the theatre to see Milton Keynes City Orchestra or sing with MKChorale, listen to a live band in one of the city pubs, or exercise your creativity with Madcap. 
From the theatre, to your local pub, we've listed the best live venues in MK
A vibrant, exciting live music venue with an international profile.
At Madcap, they believe there is creativity inside everyone.
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An Indie/Rock Band who write & play their own music
Peartree Bridge Family - a break from the ordinary
The Joey Evans Quartet play Swing and Big Band
Rock, Soul and Blues band playing hits from 60's to present
Classical music meets contemporary art at Milton Keynes Gallery in a free live music event this Thursday (26th August), featuring an outstanding Milton Keynes musician. Craig Greene, a Stantonbury Campus graduate and past soloist with Milton Keynes City Orchestra, will be playing a selection of classical music pieces on a grand piano, which has been gracing the middle room of MK Gallery for the last couple of months as part of the current The The Things Is (For 3) exhibition.Craig Greene to play at Milton Keynes Gallery
Jon Kendall is a local singer/songwriter, who peforms a range of acoustic material, mixing original material with his own twist, Jon delivers a set that is sure to entertain! To get an idea of what Jon sounds like check out his web page... 
The Open University Orchestra is perhaps Milton Keynes newest orchestra, and unusual in that it meets mostly at lunchtimes during the week. As well as staff and students of the University, it welcomes members from the local community.
Wolverton Town Band have had a turbulent year this year. Unfortunately our Musical Director (MD) Colin Randal decided that he would prefer to go back to playing and stepped down from conducting.. 
The MKCO is a central part of cultural life in Milton Keynes, the musicians being professionals of the highest calibre who perform regularly with the major London orchestras. 
Ariella String Quartet and Trio was established in Milton Keynes in 1999 by a group of conservatoire trained musicians. All the individual members work professionally internationally and throughout the United Kingdom.
Sinfonia Ariella is a professional String Chamber Orchestra establishing itself in the local area of Milton Keynes. The Principal players of Sinfonia Ariella are members of Sinfonia Ariella Ensemble and Ariella Strings.
The side was formed in the village of Blisworth in 1977 to dance traditional Clog dances originating from the Lancashire and Cheshire regions of the North West of England. More recently, the side has based itself at the Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne.
The Milton Keynes Music Service is the Council-run service providing instrumental tuition to over 3,000 students in Milton Keynes' schools. 1000 of these students play and sing in Music Centre Ensemble groups at Stantonbury Campus on Saturday mornings and at other city venues throughout the week. For details and further information visit the 
Are you a bloke? Do you like to sing? Join MK's top four-part men's harmony chorus and make those chords ring. We meet weekly to learn, practice and sing as a chorus. From time to time we perform at concerts, festivals, events, etc. and we even take part in competitions!
