A record number of music ensembles are open this year to students, staff and the general public within access of the University’s Medway campus.

All groups are free and take place at venues on the Historic Dockyard (Chatham). The Dockyard campus benefits from easy transport access from London, enabling recruitment of top name musicians to lead ensembles – from vocalist and X Factor coach, Kelly Fraser to Stephen Hiscock, founder member of iconic percussion group Ensemble Bash.

Groups include Pop, Rock & Soul Choir (Fridays), World Percussion Group (Mondays), Chamber Orchestra (Wednesdays), Uni Choir & Band (Wednesdays), Sax ensemble (Wednesdays), Impro group (Wednesdays), Little Big Band (Thursdays), Chamber Music Forum (Wednesdays), The Zorn Project (Wednesdays) and Guitar ensemble (tbc).

Students and staff are welcome to attend all groups for a taster session before committing.

To find out more, see the SMFA webpages and/or contact the School of Music and Fine Art Reception by email MFAReception@kent.ac.uk or phone 01634 888980.​