9th 10th July - GRADUATION CONCERTS
Rehearsals underway, songs being honed, parts being nailed in preparation for our Graduation Concerts. There’s a new twist this year, so come and check it out. Tickets MUST BE booked in advance, and can be Purchased Here.

NEW NEXUS OPEN DAYS
Our new Open Day schedule is here! It’s a great chance for 2010-2011 applicants, future applicants, family and friends to check out the school! November 18th, January 20th, February 10th, March 10th, May 19th and June 23rd.

RAG WEEK SUCCESS
This year’s RagWeek was another huge success. All events were completed successfully and so far over £18,000 has been raised. If you’d like to give towards RagWeek, you can by Clicking Here.

19TH MARCH – LIANE CARROLL TRIO
Nexus are proud to host Ronnie Scotts award and double BBC jazz award-winner Liane Carroll who will be performing live with her Trio in our performance hall. Liane will be accompanied by her husband, Virtuoso bassist Roger Carey and Mark Fletcher on Drums.
The trio will perform songs from Liane’s latest album ‘Slow Down’ as well as a selection of standards in her own unique style.
Doors open at 7:15 for a 7:30 start. Tickets are £10 and are available on the door or in advance. For more information call Nexus on 02476713209.
The trio will also be taking master-classes in their respective fields in the afternoon. Tickets for these classes are £5. For information please email matt.cossey@nexustrust.co.uk.

MAKE AN ENTRANCE APPEAL
A national fund (the Reed Foundation) have agreed to match fund all donations made to charities via The Big Give website, starting on Monday. This is a unique, time-limited opportunity that we can't afford to miss. Click here to find out more

11-13 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Christmas spirits are high as rehearsals for our annual concerts are sounding great and décor is going up. Concerts will run Thursday-Saturday, 11-13 December. Tickets are available to purchase from here (www.wegottickets.com/f/446)

19/11/08 - OPEN DAY
join us for the first open day of the year. Get to know the staff & students and experience a day in the life of a Nexus student. Click here for further details or to book in, or give us a call.

28/10/08 - STEVE SMITH DRUM CLINIC
Steve Smith, one of the world’s top drummers and clinicians, played a hugely successful clinic to a full-house on the 28th – keep checking the Nexus homepage for info about other upcoming events like this.

20/09/08 - THE 11th YEAR UNDERWAY
A huge welcome to our 57 new first years, 9 second year interns, and 3 third year interns who kick-started Nexus’ 11th academic year with a food-filled reception day on Saturday.

06/07/08 - 10th ANNUAL GRADUATION
Our 10th (and largest ever) class of students celebrated their graduation with four powerful and heartfelt concerts. Congratulations Class of 2008.

31/05/08 - RAG WEEK SUCCESS
This year’s RagWeek was another success. All events were completed successfully and so far over £11,000 has been raised. If you’d like to give towards RagWeek, you can by clicking here.

09/05/08 - GOSPEL CONCERT
Don’t miss this once-only opportunity to hear the Gospel Choir in action at this magnitude. Tickets available on the door or online.

25/04/08 - RAG WEEK PREP
Students and staff are all in full-swing in their training for this year’s RagWeek events; everything from Cycling to Pedalo, and mass Church visits to climbing mountains.

29/11/07 - BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET
Students filled the streets of the Frankfurt Market in Brum City Centre with Christmas cheer yesterday playing their Christmas set at the market bandstand.

25/11/07 - JASON REBELLO
UK’s finest Jazz pianist and his trio spent the day at Nexus with a stellar masterclass followed by a remarkable evening concert. We’re privileged to have enjoyed their company and talent and look forward to their next visit.

06/10/07 - FUNKY DRUM CLINIC A HIT
Last night, world famous New Orleans Funk drummer Stanton Moore played an inspiring gig and clinic. Keep an eye on our homepage for more exciting upcoming events.

20/09/07 - TEARY AU REVOIR
We wave a teary au revoir to student administrator Emma Williams as she leaves today on maternity leave. She’s been at Nexus since Day 1, and will be sorely missed.

17/09/07 - 76 NEW STUDENTS
Today we greeted our 76 new first year students for their first day of classes - our largest ever student class for our 10th anniversary year.

11/09/07 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Assistant Director Steve & wife Sophy on the birth of their ickle daughter Lucy, weighing in at 7lb 7oz.

10/09/07 - STAFF INFLUX
Changes are abundant at Nexus with an influx of new staff. Welcome to Trevor, Heather, Alex, Kate, Tim, & Cossey as new members of staff.

31/08/07 - NEW STUDENTS
It’s been a quiet summer in the Nexus building.…. we can’t wait to welcome over 80 first year students in September for our 10th year of Nexus (the biggest Nexus year yet!).

30/08/07 - SUMMER FESTIVALS
Hello to all the happy campers we met at festivals over the summer! It was great to meet ya.

12/08/07 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Nexus Fundraiser Charlotte & husband Andy on the birth of their baby boy Josiah.

20/07/07 - CONGRATULATIONS
The new babies of 07 have begun their arrival - Jemima Daisy was born today to Rich Stephenson & wife Rachel

10/07/07 - GRADUATION CONCERTS
Our end-of-year Graduation Concerts went incredibly well, playing to sell-out crowds and seeing the generous support from many new Nexus Partners.

16/06/07 - GUTHRIE GOVAN
Guthrie Govan played an amazing set on Friday night accompanied by Nexus musicians. The king of technique proved his reputation and gave some clear instruction on the art of lead playing.

03/05/07 - RAGWEEK 2007
Preparations are ongoing for Nexus’ craziest world record attempt yet! The World’s Longest Paper Chain will be constructed at Nexus by 60 people over 24 hours from 9am Thursday, 10 May. Stop by to have a gander and cheer on the staplers!

If you haven’t yet donated to the RagWeek appeal, click here (www.justgiving.com/nexustrust) to donate securely online.

27/04/07 - SOUL SURVIVOR HOLLAND 2007
Nexus Reps sail the channel with the exhibition stand to meet the punters of Soul Survivor Holland. They returned laden with stroopwaffles for all!

13/03/07 - BRETT GARSED
Australia’s Brett Garsed graced us with his remarkable guitar licks, performing a guitar clinic to a very impressed crowd. Nexus musicians accompanied him for what can only be described as a truly inspirational experience.

19/02/07 - CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Head of Guitar, Rich Hall and his wife Dana on the arrival of their 2nd child, daughter Anise Victoria

06/02/07 - NEW DRUM TUTOR
A huge welcome to Daniel Saglietto, our new drum tutor, who couldn’t resist the draw of the Midland’s charm and has come with wife Marie-Claire and children Benjamin and Emma from sunny Southern France to join the Nexus family.

30/11/06 - FRANKFURT MARKET
Nexus students spread Christmas cheer by performing to the shopping crowds at Birmingham’s renowned Frankfurt Market.

16/11/06 - CATHY BURTON & DAN WHEELER
For the 3rd year running, Cathy Burton and Dan Wheeler softly rock the Nexus Performance Hall with a mellow mood of acoustic song and banter.

16/09/06 - WELCOME CLASS OF 2007
Welcome to 68 new first year students, who moved into their houses and joined us for a buffet reception today before getting stuck straight into class on Monday morning!

01/09/06 - NEW BUILDING MANAGER
Peter Merrylees joins the staff as our new Building Manager. With a heart for caring for and developing our facilities and function, he’s a welcome addition.

03/09/06 - ROCK SCHOOL AWARD
Elly Leake, drummer from class of 2004, has won the Rockschool award for highest grade 8 score in 2005/06. She will be performing a piece at their annual awards ceremony.