
Music transforms lives for people living with dementia at Parkhaven care home
“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
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Live Music Now creates inclusive, measurable social impact through music. Our work enhances quality of life, health and well-being, and promotes equity of opportunity by recognising the creative potential of every individual.
Read more about our work in our case studies below.

“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

‘East Riding Folk’ was a project collaboration between Riverside Community Special School and Live Music Now musicians The Dovetail Trio. The aim was to increase

Four pupils in Poole, aged 13-19, took part in an online ‘Beatboxing for Lung Health’ project in the summer of 2020 with Live Music Now

Everyone is a musician, and has musical identity; taking the time to explore this, having fun, and being playful, will help music to grow