Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Make Music Day — featuring ten iconic songs from beloved films, specially arranged for beginner instrumentalists and singers. Accompanied by a live band and starring a cast of over 1,200 young musicians, this is a red carpet event you won’t want to miss!

Schools can join us in person at the arena or tune in via YouTube to experience the day from their own classrooms.

Dress to impress, bring your applause, and get ready for a musical experience worthy of the big screen!

You will need the password given to your school when you signed up to access each song page. If you have any issues, or for further information on signing up for The Big Gig 2026, please email SISMusicHubAdmin@newcastle.gov.uk.

The following parts are available for each of the songs:

C part 1: suitable for recorder, penny whistle, flute, glockenspiel, keyboard (based roughly around G A B C D)
C part 2: suitable for keyboard, glockenspiel, Clarineo (based roughly around C D E F G)
Bb part: suitable for trumpet, clarinet, tenor saxophone
Eb part: suitable for alto saxophone
Violin: using mostly open strings and some first finger notes
Viola: using mostly open strings and some first finger notes
Cello: using mostly open strings and some first finger notes
Ukulele: using mostly open strings, together with some fingers on the fretboard
Guitar: using mostly open strings, together with some fingers on the fretboard
Lyrics: There are elements of singing in all of the parts, but if you have a class unable to play any of the parts, or you’d prefer to focus on a smaller number of songs, feel free to sing some of the rest!
Ukulele Chord Chart (Intermediate): Designed for more able ukulele players, these charts include three to five different chords to change between.
Chords (Intermediate/Advanced): This part might enable an older student to come up with notes of their own, a teacher to play alongside the class, or if you’d like to change some of the notes in another part, this will be a useful guide.
Piano Score (Advanced): Designed to play along with a class on the piano or as a general guide to the overall arrangement.