If you know your ‘Do-Re-Mi’ from your ‘Chim-Chim-Cher-ee’ then Baby Broadway is for you. Fun-filled concerts of show tunes – sung live by West End performers – for adults, babies & children (recommended ages 0 - 8)

Baby Gospel: Soul, motown, gospel and nursery rhymes performed by professional gospel singers at this baby-friendly family concert. For adults, babies & children (recommended ages 0 - 8)

Both are performed at venues across London including The Old Church in Stoke Newington and in Highbury and Angel. For details visit www.babybroadway.co.uk

Make Believe is a leading children’s performing arts school. Founded in 2004 and now recognised as one of the top theatre schools in the UK, Make Believe provides after-school singing, dancing and acting training to students aged three to 18. Along with its performing arts schools, Make Believe boasts a production company, franchise network, talent agency and events.

Students benefit from a complete performing arts education which helps them gain confidence, stretch their imagination and provides them with skills for life. In a safe and friendly environment, they strive to ensure all students maximise their potential whilst having fun and making friends. The syllabus includes singing, acting and dancing.

All of the teachers are industry professionals with enhanced DBS checks

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Based in Stoke Newington Secondary School & Sixth Form on Wednesday evenings.

Infant class (3-5 years) 17.30 - 19:00
Juniors (6-9 years) 17.30 - 20.30
Seniors (10+ years) 17.30 - 20.30

Students 3-5 years old receive 30 minutes dance, 30 minutes drama and 30 minutes vocals, covering coordination and performing arts fundamentals.  Students over 6 years old receive 1-hour dance, 1-hour drama and 1-hour singing.

Book your FREE TRIAL online: http://makebelievegroup.co.uk/make-believe-stoke-newington/

These fantastic music sessions are run by Holly, Anita and Rita. Places are limited so get there early to avoid disappointment. Cost: £6 per child or £9 for 2 siblings. No need to book - just turn up. http://www.tinytimemusic.co.uk

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Class times vary during school holidays - please check on their website.

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Tuesdays at 10am in the Tennis Pavilion in Clissold Park (Anita)

Wednesdays with Anita 10am and 11am at the West Reservoir Water Sports Centre, Green Lanes, N4 2HA.

Thursdays 10am at West Reservoir Water Sports Centre, Green Lanes, N4 2HA

Fridays   10am in the Community Room at the Hub (Lordship Recreation Ground) 

If you’re looking for something a bit special to do with your baby or pre-schooler it’s worth booking a free trial at Gymboree Play & Music: Hackney & Islington. The centre is at 60 Highbury Park Road, just a short walk from Stoke Newington (near Canonbury station) and is part of an award-winning national Gymboree Play & Music network. Its classes suit all interests and ages. The emphasis is on having fun, encouraging your child to develop a curiosity about the world, an active imagination and on developing their social and physical wellbeing.

StokeyParents has negotiated great discounts for new members.

These classes take place at St Mark's Church in Dalston on Thursdays at 11am (age 6months +) and 12pm (0-6months)

Encourage your baby with extra signs like 'milk', 'more', 'change nappy' or 'tired' may help your baby communicate. The courses are 10 weekly sessions around 50 mins (with a week off at half term) and cost £80 (Babes is £65 and class is 30 mins). for further info call Sukie on 07899 820205, email: sukiegreen@singandsign.co.uk http://www.singandsigneastlondon.co.uk

These classes take place at The Clarence (102 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0LA_ on Mondays at 1.30pm.  £7 drop-in or £30 for 5 classes. Suitable for bumps to babies up to 12 months.

This unusal. class as it is a harmony singing group for expectant parents and those with babies between 6 month and 12 months. They don't sing the regular nursery rhymes like the Wheels on the Bus but instead do world songs, rounds, chants and lullabies. www.thulamama.co.uk

Magic Box offers weekly drama and interactive storytelling sessions for children aged 18 months to 5 years. Sessions take place on Wednesdays at 10.30am at Clissold Park Tennis Pavilion. Classes are run by professional actor Lottie. Cost: £6 per child, £10 for two children (includes a tasty treat!). Siblings under 18 months go free. www.magicboxstories.com

Sparky Songs singing sessions for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Wednesdays at 9.45am and 10.45am at The Prince Pub in Kynaston Road and at pm at Christ Church in Highbury Barn. Term time only. Cost: £8 per child, £3 per additional sibling. Visit www.sparkysongs.com

ZipZap has launched drama, music and sensory classes at St Mary’s Church (Church Rooms) on Mondays at 9.45am (for children aged 10months to 5 years) and 10.45am (for babies up to 10 months). Classes cost £8.

www.zipzapkids.com

Frogprince Baby Music holds classes  each Wednesday  (10am and 11am)  at Hackney City Farm.   Sessions last for about 50 minutes, admission is £5 per adult and siblings go free.  www.babymusicclass.co.uk info@babymusicclass.co.uk

Rucksack Music Inc, Springfield Park Cafe, "The West Room", Springfield Park, Springfield, E5
Fridays 10am–11am

Enjoy singing and bashing instruments in this fun and noisy environment.  Suitable for children aged 0-4. Just turn up. Cost £4.50 per child per session.

www.rucksackmusic.co.uk

A favourite class of Hackney parents with many returning with their third baby! Tots Tunes is a music class with a twist - it is as much for the adults as the little ones. These classes combine learning original tunes and songs from around the world with a few dance moves.  Come and listen to and sing some quality ‘non-baby’ acoustic music all accompanied by cello and djembe. 

Drop in classes at Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston N16 8AZ

10am and 11am (pay on the door)

soundscreativeprojects.co.uk/tots-tunes

A monthly morning gig series for a parents missing nights out and live music. These acoustic gigs bring an eclectic mix of talented & emerging musicians from the London world, folk and contemporary music scene for an intimate, relaxed performance.  

A great chance to bring you little ones for their first gig experience.

Monthly Tuesdays @ Sutton House E9 6JQ

Best to book in advance - tickets on door as long as not sold out.

soundscreativeprojects.co.uk/totstunes-gig

FREE activities, arts and craft projects, music and movement and stories are offered to families attending the Unity Bright Lights Unitarian Church on Newington Green. 11am-noon every Sunday. Children begin their time in the church service before leaving for these special family sessions. Contact children@new-unity.org

Colourstrings is a music kindergarten for babies, toddlers and children. Sessions take place in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Bouverie Road in Stoke Newington as well as in Highgate and Islington. The baby class lasts 30 minutes and is suitable for babies aged 6 months to a year.  Children who attend for a minimum of two consecutive years are offered the chance to learn a musical instrument. Visit www.nlcolourstrings,co.uk. to find out more or book a place call Yvonne on 0208 444 9435

Tuesdays 10am at Yummy Yummy in My Tummy (Stoke Newinton High Street). Ready Steady Off we Go (storytelling and parachute) for children aged 0-5

Thursdays (10am) and Fridays (10am) at Yummy Yummy in My Tummy (Stoke Newington High Street). Make and Paint for children aged 1-5

The sessions begins with interactive story telling before things get messy! Dress for mess.. Cost: £6 per child for Ready Steady off we go, £9 per child for Make and Paint. participating siblings half price. Contact info@artburst.co.uk. No need to book - just turn up!).

10-11.45am on the first Friday of every month during term time for children aged 2-4. Cost: £5 (£2.50 siblings), Activities include crafts, music and snack time. Please check dates on their website: https://www.facebook.com/artclubE8 

These award winning baby development classes are now runningat the Stoke Newington Tea House on Fridays (10am and 11.15am). Classes are suitable for babies aged 0-13 months. You and your baby will experience different sensory activities to support your baby’s sensory development every week.  A taster class costs £5.  Book a block of classes (5 or 10 weeks).. Simply book yourself onto a trial class course or block booking and choose when you want to start. Visit 

http://www.babysensory.com/en/ClassDetails/islington

or email Rose: hackney@babysensory.co.uk for further details

These regular classical concerts take place at Christ Church in Highbury Grove at 10.30am. 

Doors open at 10:00am for coffee . Adults £8-£12, all children go free. Visit the website for the latest dates. https://www.bachtobaby.com/islington-highbury

These free drop in sessions for under 5s take place on Fridays 11am-noon and feature music and play with guest musicians. Park Nursery, Wrens Park Community Hall, Warwick Grove, E5 9LL. This nursery opens its doors to the community from 10am on Fridays for prosepctive parents each week, Call: 0208 6165450.

Visit: www.grasshoppersinthepark.co.uk

Fridays 10am at Hackney Museum. Singing, dancing, instruments, puppets and creative fun for children from newborn to 5 years. Cost: £4. https://www.facebook.com/Music-With-Maddy-103453873031253/

Tuesdays 10am at Yummy Yummy in My Tummy (Stoke Newinton High Street).

45 minutes of story-telling, parachute play, singing and dancing. Featuring original Artburst songs from the V&A Museum of Childhood's Wondertots sessions. Suitable for 0 - 5's £5 per child, siblings half price. No need to book - just drop in.