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Key Changes -supports young people who might be struggling with mental health challenges.

The sessions are designed to use music to help build skills, make connections and improve confidence. They’re open to anyone aged 11-25, specifically those struggling with low level anxiety and depression.
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Spotlight on:  The Drop 

For ages 10-16, Every Wednesday, 4.30-6 pm, £3 per session (first session free). Find out more here:

Creative Futures-Thursday 14th November

Turn your passion into a career. Join us this November for insightful panels, networking, and career guidance to support your creative journey. Find out more & book your FREE place here:

INCFest is our annual inclusive music festival, giving the chance for young disabled people in Gloucestershire to shine. The theme for 2024 was “Friendship”

Watch the video to see how this year’s festival went. Find out more about INCFest here

Come and make music on our Music Bus

To find out more or make a booking, get in touch at: musicbus@themusicworks.org.uk

Hear from some of our amazing volunteers on their journey with The Music Works…

We couldn’t do what we do without their support! If you would like to volunteer with us or just find out more, get in touch at : volunteers@themusicworks.org.uk

Youth Social Action

New generation is a collective of young people aged 13 to 18 of Black, Mixed, and Asian heritage who have come together as part of a collaborative youth social action project to raise awareness on the inequalities stemming from hidden racism and underrepresentation in society, with a focus on cultural, music and education sectors.
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Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental health matters! This Mental Health Awareness Week let’s get moving and support each other. Huge thanks to Mackenzie for this amazing video

 

Cheltenham Jazz Fest x TMW Takeover!

Our artists @loafofted @tsantana_0  @munamoneofficial  @pebble_daisy took over the stage at Cheltenham on Saturday! The crowd loved their music and had a blast!

How music is transforming the lives of young people whose lives have been impacted by knife crime

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.

Thanks to FAC for featuring this article, read the full story here 

Stream the album on Spotify or wherever you get your music!

 

Spotlight on: IncDrop

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

The Music Works attends the BRIT Awards

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!


Celebrating Success: Feedback from Our Young Participants on Small Group Mentoring

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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