Education

Wimbledon International Music Festival works closely with local partners in order to provide a range of music education and performance opportunities for children and all members of the community.

Merton Music Foundation and WIMF at New Wimbledon Theatre

In 2025, Merton Music Foundation and WIMF will put on two performances by Stringfever at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with at least 1,600 children from over 25 Merton schools taking part – focusing on schools with a high proportion of children on free school meals.

A dynamic electric string quartet, Stringfever will produce interactive teaching videos to support children and teachers to develop new musical understanding and knowledge, helping to improve general musicianship and confidence when performing. The programme covers a wide range of genres, including underrepresented composers.

Education workshops

As part of the 2025 Festival, workshops will take place before the Sacconi Quartet’s concert on 3 November and before the Philharmonia’s concert on 22 November 2025, drawing participants from local schools in Wimbledon and Merton.

London Mozart Players at Wimbledon Arts Space

Two fantastic Family Concerts are taking place on Sunday 2 November, with the London Mozart Players and a professional animateur introducing children to instruments, the orchestra and classical music in a fun and engaging way.

Playfest

Playfest offers musicians of all ages the opportunity to perform in a professional venue with access to a Steinway piano.

MMF at the Royal Albert Hall

Support from WIMF will enable 1,500 Merton school children to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in 2026.

Supporting emerging talent

Over 50% of WIMF concerts feature outstanding emerging artists under age 35, and outside of the main festival WIMF regularly employs recent music graduates at community and private events.