Live Music Now musicians tour Memory Cafés in Devon
For people living with dementia, and their carers, the past two years have been particularly difficult. Isolation from family and friends, the absence of usual routines, and the health implications of Covid-19 have often led to heightened anxiety and confusion. Live Music Now’s regular work with memory cafes* across Devon was paused in March 2020, […]
Live Music Now launches new Strategic Intent
The impact of COVID-19 and the rapidly changing landscape in the UK calls for a new approach at Live Music Now. Combined with the development in strategy and outlook by major sector partners, and the Arts Councils of England, Northern Ireland and Wales, a dynamic and responsive new Strategic Intent is necessary: one that enables […]
Live Music Now partners with Theatre of Sound on Judith’s Castle
New opera company Theatre of Sound, together with Live Music Now and the London Sinfonietta, will present two special events in London alongside their exciting new production of Béla Bartok’s opera Bluebeard’s Castle this November. Usually presented as a Gothic horror story centred around an abusive relationship, Theatre of Sound’s new, fully staged presentation of […]
Arts in Care Homes Day – Live Music Now Broadcast
Live Music Now is working in collaboration with the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) to celebrate the National Day of Arts in Care Homes (AICH) with a broadcast of music from around the UK for an afternoon of Western classical, folk and traditional music. This year, the national celebration takes place on Friday 24 September. […]
#ReturnToLive gyda Live Music Now
Yn y De Ddwyrain, bydd yr unawdydd a’r gitarydd Zoe Wren yn arwain y gerddoriaeth ar gyfer pobl sy’n byw ac yn gweithio mewn cartref gofal yn Haringey (llun a dynnwyd cyn Covid) For English, click here. Bwrlwm drwm os gwelwch yn dda! Yn ystod wythnos 14 Mehefin, bydd Live Music Now yn dychwelyd yn […]
Opening Doors in East Yorkshire with Live Music Now
The next three years will see a challenging period of recovery for everyone but especially for those who are not easily able to connect with others.
Live Music in Care: FREE Livestreamed Concerts every Wednesday at 2pm
Live Music Now provides music sessions for thousands of older people every year. Join us on our Facebook page every Wednesday at 2pm for online concerts performed live
Prosiect Cerddoriaeth wedi’i ariannu yng Nghaerdydd a’r Fro
Mae Live Music Now Cymru’n chwilio am bobl hyn sy’n byw yng Nghaerdydd a’r Fro i gymryd rhan mewn prosiect creu cerddoriaeth newydd wedi’i ariannu
Siân Dicker: A Musician’s Life in Pandemic
The first time that I felt the immediate impact of the pandemic within my own work was on 2 March 2020. I was singing in an opera at the Guildhall School of Music
Concert DVDs distributed to people in care across Northern Ireland
In response to the pandemic, the Northern Irish branch of Live Music Now has produced over 30 films from its musicians, which have been made available online:
Mewn Tiwn (In Tune): New LMN Wales music-making project
Live Music Now Wales is looking for older people living in Cardiff and the Vale to take part in a new, funded music-making project, Mewn Tiwn!
Live Music Now pays tribute to Peter Walker with new music programme
A professional cricket player and BBC Sports commentator, Mr Peter Walker was well known for his contributions to the sporting world, but he had a secret talent.
