Maz O’Connor – Musical Notes from Lewisham Hospital
Live Music Now works in hospitals across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our musicians take live music to public and clinical spaces; in waiting areas,
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LMN works with a very diverse range of people that rarely, if ever, have the opportunity to experience live music. It takes very special skills to be able to use music to engage people who face difficulties in communicating, cut off from the joy and pleasures of participating and sharing with others.
Our musicians are trained to put participants’ needs and responses at the heart of everything they do. Working with LMN gives our musicians the ability to perform with a deeper level of engagement throughout their careers.
Live Music Now works in hospitals across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our musicians take live music to public and clinical spaces; in waiting areas,
Live Music Now is part of a movement bringing creativity and the arts into healthcare environments, enhancing the well-being of patients, visitors and healthcare professionals
In May 2022 we launched our latest partnership project with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital – Minds Matter – funded by Youth Music thanks to the
“To see the change in people’s faces and to see those who have got up, who usually choose not to walk, moving their legs and
Musician Sadie Fleming reflects on her journey with Live Music Now… I started as a musician with Live Music Now (LMN) in 2014. I had
“Enjoyable afternoon, lovely music and chatting to new people.” Evaluation data from the Live Music Now monthly Songs & Scones programme in partnership with Medway
Live Music Now musicians began weekly visits with patients and staff at Royal Brompton Hospital, London in June 2022. Royal Brompton is a specialist centre
Lullaby participant Colette talks about her experience of writing a personal song for her baby Annie. She says “It feels empowering, it feels strong. It’s
“We have seen many impacts on residents including increased self-confidence, new friendships, improved eating and drinking, laughter and improved speech.” Shona Bradbury, Manager, Appleby House
As part of our 45th birthday, we’re celebrating the stories that demonstrate the transformative power of live music. Sophie, mum to baby Reuben, was one
Live Music Now Wales started their musical partnership with Tŷ Hafan, the children’s hospice for Wales in April 2018, with regular “All Together Now” live
In May 2021 two celebratory concerts rounded off a collaboration between Live Music Now and Apple Blossom Lodge, Armagh in Northern Ireland, a home for
