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New issue of Sounding Board out now!

The theme of the latest issue of Sounding Board is Sounds of community music today.

What does community music sound like today? Our second edition of 2026 explores this question through a collection of articles that reflect the breadth, diversity and vitality of community practice across the UK. From the sounds of family kitchens and community fiddle groups to the resonant tones of the gamelan and the everyday spaces where people come together to make music, these contributions offer a snapshot of the many ways community music continues to evolve, connect people and enrich lives.

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05 August 2026

Sounding Board Call for Submissions

Submissions are open for our upcoming issue of Sounding Board journal with the theme 'Knowing community music today'

24 July 2026

Bulletin Board July 2026

Wren Music fundraising appeal
Turn It Up: Our Plan For Music
Safeguarding training discount
Community music events, jobs and resources

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01 September 2026

Brass Foundations: Future Leaders’ Programme

Training

Led by the Brass Foundations team at Brass Bands England, the Future Leaders’ Programme (FLP) is a transformative, year-long journey designed to empower the next generation of youth brass band leaders and tutors

01 September 2026

Sound Choices Music Leader Training Programme

Training

Hounslow Music Service and Sound Society CIC are offering an 8-day training programme for musicians and music leaders who want to inspire young people in alternative provision

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PHOTO CREDITS

Thank you to all our members who have shared their images to help us celebrate community music on this website.

Soundcastle

People's Music programme brings people together through shared music making for wellbeing and mental health recovery.

soundcastle.co.uk

Oasis One World Choir

Working with Oasis Cardiff, a centre for asylum seekers and refugees, to deliver the Oasis One World Choir Project.

oneworldchoir.co.uk/

Moor to Sea Music Collective

A collective that believes that socially engaged music creation provides a space to consider and address the barriers that prevent people from participating in music and community.

moortoseamusic.org.uk/

Musical Keys

Making music accessible to everyone, supporting diverse music-making at a grassroots level and to sustain and improve wellbeing.

musicalkeys.co.uk/