SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
"We had lots of positive feedback from everyone and have already booked him for our event again next year."
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Schools & Education Entertainment Across the Tees Valley
Professional live music, school discos, proms, assemblies, careers talks, festivals and complete event production for primary schools, secondary schools and colleges.
Whether you're planning a school prom, summer fete, awards evening, leavers' celebration, Christmas event or enrichment day, I provide engaging live entertainment and professional event coordination tailored to your school's needs.
With an Enhanced DBS check, extensive experience working in education, and working on an ongoing basis with Tees Valley Music Service - sitting on the Tees Valley Music Hub - I understand how to create memorable experiences that are enjoyable, professionally delivered and easy for schools to organise.
One point of contact. One event plan. One invoice.
Live Music for Schools
Live music has a unique way of inspiring young people.
Performances can be tailored to suit pupils of all ages and are suitable for:
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School assemblies
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Celebration assemblies
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End of term events
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Leavers' celebrations
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Christmas performances
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Awards evenings
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Open evenings
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Family events
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Music enrichment days
Programmes can be adapted to suit the audience and can include modern chart music, classic favourites, musical theatre, acoustic performances and themed shows.
School festivals and fetes bring together pupils, families and the wider community. Whether you need a live performer, a professional compère or someone to coordinate an entire entertainment programme, I can help.
Available services include:
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Live music
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Festival hosting
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Stage management
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Performance scheduling
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PA systems
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Entertainment programming
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Talent sourcing
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Technical production
From small community events to large-scale school festivals, every event is carefully planned to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Fun, energetic and age-appropriate entertainment for pupils of all ages. Every disco includes professionally presented sound and lighting with music tailored to the age group attending.
Options include:
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Primary school discos
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Secondary school discos
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PTA fundraising events
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Reward events
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Christmas discos
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End of term celebrations
Interactive games, requests and optional live singing can also be included.
School Proms
Celebrate the end of an important chapter with professional entertainment that helps make the evening unforgettable.
Prom packages can include:
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Live arrival music
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Red carpet hosting
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DJ and disco
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Lighting effects
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Wireless microphones
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Background music during photographs
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Live performances throughout the evening
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Professional event hosting
From welcoming students as they arrive to keeping the dancefloor full all evening, I help create a polished and memorable prom experience.
In addition to performing, I regularly speak with young people about careers in music and the creative industries.
Sessions can explore topics including:
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Becoming a professional musician
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Working in the music industry
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Self-employment and entrepreneurship
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Building a portfolio career
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Event production
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Life behind the scenes in live events
These interactive talks help pupils understand the wide range of opportunities available within the creative sector.
As Fundraising & Engagement Lead at Tees Valley Music Service and a member of the Tees Valley Music Hub Board, I understand the important role music plays within education.
My work is designed not simply to entertain, but to complement schools' wider enrichment programmes and support the aspirations of the National Plan for Music Education and the Model Music Curriculum.
Through live performance and meaningful engagement with professional musicians, schools can provide pupils with inspiring musical experiences that:
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encourage creativity and confidence
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broaden cultural experiences
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introduce careers within the creative industries
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promote participation in music
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support personal development and enrichment
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help foster a lifelong appreciation of music
Whether performing to a whole school in assembly or coordinating a large-scale community event, every experience is designed to be engaging, inclusive and memorable.
Trusted by Schools Across the Region
I've had the privilege of working with schools and colleges across the North East, delivering everything from live performances to fully coordinated events.
Recent partnerships include:
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St Francis Primary, Ingleby Barwick
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Durham Lane Primary, Eaglescliffe
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Sedgefield Community College
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Egglescliffe C of E Primary
Whether performing as a singer, DJ, compère or event coordinator, my aim is always the same: to create an experience that pupils, staff and families remember long after the event has finished.
School Events Made Simple
Planning a school event often means coordinating multiple suppliers, entertainers and technical requirements. Instead of managing several bookings and invoices, I can coordinate everything for you.
Simply tell me your objectives and budget, and I'll create an event that works for your school.
Services can include:
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Professional live music
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DJ & school discos
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Prom entertainment
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Compère / event hosting
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PA systems
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Stage management
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Technical production
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Talent booking / programming
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Running order / event planning
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Supplier coordination
This gives your school a single point of contact throughout the planning process and one straightforward invoice to process.
Schools choose me because I understand both professional performance and the education sector.
✔ Enhanced DBS Checked
✔ Fundraising & Engagement Lead at Tees Valley Music Service
✔ Member of the Tees Valley Music Hub Board
✔ Professional, international full-time musician and entertainer
✔ Raised in the Tees Valley
✔ Experienced with primary schools, secondary schools and colleges
✔ Public Liability Insurance
✔ Professionally maintained PAT-tested equipment
✔ Friendly, reliable and easy to work with
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas do you cover?
I'm based in Teesside and regularly work throughout County Durham, North Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear and across the North East of England. Travel further afield is also available.
Are you DBS checked?
Yes. I hold an Enhanced DBS check and regularly work in educational settings.
Can you provide all of the entertainment for our event?
Absolutely. I can coordinate performers, DJs, technical production and event management, giving your school a single point of contact from planning through to delivery.
Can performances be tailored to different age groups?
Yes. Every performance is adapted to suit the audience, whether that's Key Stage 1 pupils, secondary students or college learners.
Are your events fully insured?
Yes. Appropriate insurance and professionally maintained equipment are provided for every event.
"Tom joined us at our school FrancisFest at the weekend. Tom hosted, DJ’d and sang for us along with Bobbi-Jo, Becky York & Last Anthem. This was a fantastic event and we thoroughly enjoyed having Tom with us. He was very interactive with the crowds, took loads of requests from the children and certainly got the crowds ready for the England match. We had lots of positive feedback from everyone and have already booked him for our event again next year. I would highly recommend Tom for any of your events. Thank you again from us all at St Francis School"
Ready to Plan Your School Event?
Whether you're organising a school prom, assembly, enrichment day, summer fete, awards evening or large-scale festival, I'd love to help!
Get in touch today to discuss your ideas and receive a tailored quotation.