Editing Kingston upon Hull (section)

====Classical====
In the field of classical music, Hull is home to Sinfonia UK Collective (formerly Hull Sinfonietta, founded in 2004), a national and international touring group that serves Hull and its surrounding regions in its role as Ensemble in Residence at University of Hull,<ref name="hull_sinf">{{cite web
 |url = http://www.sinfonia-uk-collective.org
 |title = Sinfonia UK Collective
 |access-date = 18 November 2015
 |publisher = Sinfonia UK Collective}}
</ref> and also the [[Hull Philharmonic Orchestra]], one of the oldest amateur orchestras in the country.<ref name="hull_phil">{{cite web
 |url = http://www.hullphilharmonic.org/about.html
 |title = All about us
 |access-date = 25 February 2013
 |publisher = Hull Philharmonic Orchestra
 |year = 2007
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110930212706/http://www.hullphilharmonic.org/about.html
 |archive-date = 30 September 2011}}
</ref> and formerly The Hull Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, established in 1952,<ref name="hpyo">{{cite web
 |url = http://www.hpyo.co.uk/history.html
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040411153744/http://www.hpyo.co.uk/history.html
 |archive-date = 11 April 2004
 |title = A Brief History of the HPYO
 |access-date = 5 March 2009
 |publisher = Hull Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
 |year = 2006}}
</ref>
the Hull Choral Union, the Hull Bach Choir – which specialises in the performance of 17th- and 18th-century choral music – the Hull [[Male Voice Choir]], the Arterian Singers and two [[Gilbert & Sullivan]] Societies: the Dagger Lane Operatic Society and the Hull Savoyards are also based in Hull. There are two brass bands, the East Yorkshire Motor Services Band, who are the current [[North of England]] Area [[Brass Band]] Champions,<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullinprint/archive/november2002/force_28.php
 |title = Force 28
 |work = Hull in Print
 |publisher = Hull City Council
 |year = 2003
 |access-date = 21 February 2008
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070524064338/http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullinprint/archive/november2002/force_28.php
 |archive-date = 24 May 2007
 |url-status = dead
 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.eymsbrassband.co.uk/
 |title = The East Yorkshire Motor Services Brass Band
 |access-date = 25 April 2008
 |publisher = EYMS Brass Band}}
</ref> and East Riding of Yorkshire Band who are the 2014 North of England Regional Champions within their section.<ref>{{cite web
 |url         = http://www.eastridingofyorkshireband.co.uk/index.php
 |title       = East Riding of Yorkshire Band
 |access-date  = 21 February 2008
 |publisher   = East Riding of Yorkshire Band
 |url-status     = dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20080304205608/http://www.eastridingofyorkshireband.co.uk/index.php
 |archive-date = 4 March 2008
}}
</ref>

Hull City Hall annually plays host to major British and European symphony Orchestras with its 'International Masters' orchestral concert season.<ref name="Hull City Hall">{{cite web
 |url = http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall
 |title = Hull City Hall
 |access-date = 12 February 2010
 |publisher = Hull City Council
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100213100952/http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall
 |archive-date = 13 February 2010
 |url-status = dead
 }}</ref> During the 2009–10 season visiting orchestras included the [[Saint Petersburg Academic Symphony Orchestra|St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra]] and the [[Czech National Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{cite web
 |url = http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/HOME/LEISURE%20AND%20CULTURE/ARTS%20AND%20ENTERTAINMENT/THEATRES/HULL_CITY_HALL/INTMASTERS09_10.PDF
 |title = International Master series brochure 2009–2010
 |access-date = 12 February 2010
 |publisher = Hull City Council
 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100216202258/http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/HOME/LEISURE%20AND%20CULTURE/ARTS%20AND%20ENTERTAINMENT/THEATRES/HULL_CITY_HALL/INTMASTERS09_10.PDF
 |archive-date = 16 February 2010
 |url-status = dead
 }}</ref> Internationally renowned touring pop, rock, and comedy acts also regularly play the City Hall.<ref name="Hull City Hall"/>

In September 2013 a five-year partnership with the [[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]] was announced by the City Council.<ref>{{cite news
 |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-24212042
 |title = Hull announces partnership with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
 |date = 23 September 2013
 |work = BBC News
 |publisher = BBC
 |access-date = 24 September 2013}}</ref>