Community Music Now
Event description
Community Music Now is a collaborative production between Sound Sense, Leeds Beckett University and AMP, exploring innovative practice in community music.
This two-day event is suitable for both emerging and experienced practitioners and researchers, with opportunities to connect, share, celebrate and learn from each other. Programme highlights include:
SATURDAY 1 MARCH
Manasamitra – Supriya Nagarajan & Duncan Chapman
Sounds Better CIC – Liv McLennan & Kevin Plummer
Brass Bands England & Shepherd Brass Band
Community Music Platform
SUNDAY 2 MARCH
Cohesive Harmonies – Dr Tenley Martin, Rebecca Denniff, Debbie Armour & Camille Maalawy
Liquid Listening – Lawrence Bradshaw
AMP Plugged In Young Producers
ICCM researchers panel
Practical careers sessions, including mentoring skills, being self-employed and applying for funding
In addition, we have launched a ‘call for ideas’ (open to the end of January) where you can submit your proposal for either a 45 minute workshop or 10 minute slot on the Community Music Platform. Find out more and send us your ideas here: https://forms.office.com/e/845DWAbdRy
The full programme will be released in the New Year, so watch this space and keep an eye on our socials!
Access information
We would like everyone to feel welcome and be fully able to participate in our Community Music Now event.
Please contact us directly on 07761 525 709 or at teah@amp-music.co.uk to discuss any specific needs you have. We are open to providing support for a wide range of access needs, bespoke to attendees’ requirements. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your needs to allow for time to put support in place. In the meantime, it may help to know:
* Thanks to generous support from our partner organisations, we are offering a concessionary rate for self-funding individuals and small organisations
* Free places are available for carers and companions, please contact us directly to book these places (email teah@amp-music.co.uk)
* Leeds School of Arts is a modern, accessible venue. You can find venue information at: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/leeds-school-of-arts/facilities/
* There will be a quiet space available at all times
* We will be producing an event guide with further access information nearer the time