We can’t wait to bring some of the best-emerging talents to Cheltenham on Saturday 4th May! Join us for free music from @loafofted @tsantana_0 @munamoneofficial @pebble_daisy in the family tent from 5.30pm-8pm over in Montepellier Park, Cheltenham
Despite the adversities they have faced, these incredible young people, have discovered a sense of self-belief, connectedness, and achievement through their music – challenging stereotypes about young people, delving into the realities of life, the limited opportunities available to them, and the injustices and hardships they’ve encountered. Watching the process of how they have created the album and sharing their perspectives and life experiences through recordings has been an incredible experience which will be a long-lasting memory, for them and something that will inspire other young people within the city.
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IncDrop is our inclusive after school programme for young people with additional needs to come and make the music they want to make in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Every Tuesday (during term-time)
4.30pm-6pm
£4 entry
Find out more here https://ow.ly/kEeI50RceHR
Your support is truly changing lives through the power of music and we are so grateful to each and every one of you who contributed to this campaign helping us to smash our target!
Special appreciation goes to the Notgrove Trust for their support throughout this journey.
Here’s to transforming more young lives through the power of music!
The team had an amazing evening at the BRIT Awards 2024! We can’t wait to see where the next year takes us, this signifies how far we’ve come as an organization in such a short space of time! It’s not going to be long before you see many of our young people on that stage or working behind the scenes!
8th March
Statistics show that women, girls & non-binary people are hugely underrepresented in the music industry.
At The Music Works we want to address this inequality and provide real opportunities for all young people to make the music they want to make.
Can you help? We are looking for women, girls & non-binary people aged between 8-30 and living in Gloucestershire to fill out our survey this March.
This is an opportunity to tell us about your music tastes, interests and plans so that we can help build the right programmes for you.
Join us in reshaping the music industry. Fill out our survey here
In February 2023, the Knife Angel, made from 100,000 seized blades, visited Gloucester Cathedral. The Music Works collaborated with 6 young individuals to create ‘Lights Out,’ an immersive installation addressing knife crime. These individuals formed the group: GCODA and have been working together over the past year to produce an entire album which they released on 23rd February 2024 called ‘Lights Out’.
Lights Out is not just an album but a powerful testament to resilience, friendship and breaking stereotypes.
Stream the album on Spotify or wherever you get your music!
For many, our sessions have become a highlight of their week. One participant shared, “This is the reason I come in on a Tuesday; because of all the fun we have. It has raised my confidence. Your support has helped me so much throughout my struggles, and I’m extremely grateful for our time here.”
In our small group mentoring sessions with Year 7 students from Archway, we’ve witnessed incredible growth and transformation. Find out more about our small group mentoring programme here.
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