Have a Go is our FREE school holiday music making programme in collaboration with Gloucestershire County Council’s HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) with the aim of providing those aged 11-16 and in receipt of free school meals access to music-making activities. Lunch is provided daily for all those attending.
Find out more here
Know a young creative business owner or someone with a great idea needing extra support?
Nominations for our summer Youth Entrepreneur Award sponsored by @smarthomesounds are now open! The winner of the award will receive:
£500 business start-up contribution
Smart Home Sounds Sonos speaker
6 Week Mid Mall Pop Up Space for trading thanks to @eastgateglos (Ts&Cs Apply) & a business mentor
Applications close 22nd July!
Nominate today: https://forms.office.com/e/aCkU5miAma
To find out more or make a booking, get in touch at: musicbus@themusicworks.org.uk
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
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.
Listen to our podcast here
Mental health matters! This Mental Health Awareness Week let’s get moving and support each other. Huge thanks to Mackenzie for this amazing video
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!
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
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
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.
We’re a friendly team and always happy to answer any questions you have.
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