All Together Now

For families with children with additional needs and disabilities, it isn’t always easy to attend a musical event. Live Music Now created the All Together Now programme to enable parents, carers, siblings and children with additional needs to enjoy music together.

All Together Now sessions are held in comfortable spaces in accessible venues. Our musicians encourage participation and welcome all responses to the music. Families are able to share a creative musical experience in a safe and welcoming environment, meet other families and relax in the knowledge that their children can participate in whatever way feels most comfortable for them.

Families in Manchester can find out more about our Bridgewater Hall sessions (known as Be Hear Now) here.

For information on how you can help to fund future All Together Now projects, please contact the Music in Education team.

Feedback from parents

“My daughter felt really relaxed and as a parent I felt my daughter’s needs were carefully considered. All the children were treated as individuals and it was a really relaxed session.”

“The musicians were amazing with the children. They used some sign language and were so friendly and kind. Their music was so enjoyable to listen to.”

“I enjoyed seeing my children having such a positive experience and I felt relaxed being part of a group with other children with additional needs.”

"The All Together Now sessions draw each of my children into the moment and gives them the freedom to be who they are. I come away feeling inspired and happy and so do my kids. Thank you."