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 will take place on 1 & 2 March 2025 in Leeds and is aimed at both emerging and experienced practitioners and researchers, with opportunities to connect, share, celebrate and learn from each other.
The programme will include presentations from Manasamitra, Sounds Better CIC, Brass Bands England & Shepherd Brass Band, AMP Plugged In Young Producers, an ICCM researchers panel, and a Community Music Platform. There will also be practical careers sessions, including mentoring skills, being self-employed and applying for funding. The full programme will be released in early 2025, 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 AMP 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: 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
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.
To book tickets and submit your workshop proposal visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-music-now-tickets-1106525490529
