Major New Report Outlines Plan to Harness the Power of Music to Transform Health, Wellbeing and Communities
A major new report outlines a blueprint to use music to help transform communities and improve the nation’s health and wellbeing. The publication of ‘The Power of Music’ follows a year-long study by UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, and Music for Dementia, the leading health and music campaign, supported by […]
Summer jobs for 18-25 year olds with ‘Round Here
https://vimeo.com/703473379 Are you an emerging musician, event producer or digital creative who would like to make a career in the arts? Do you live in or near Barrow-in-Furness, Brierley Hill, Chatham Intra, Huddersfield, Tottenham or Weston-super-Mare? Are you 18-25 years old? Come work with Live Music Now on our upcoming ‘Round Here High Street music […]
Live Music Now launches new musicians’ training frameworks
For 45 years, Live Music Now has been at the forefront of delivering social impact through music. Bringing together musicians and those living and working in care settings, as well as children and young people with additional learning needs, Live Music Now supports communities traditionally facing social exclusion and disadvantage with the transformative power of […]
We are family: Intergenerational connectivity and care through creative experiences’
In her latest blog, originally published on The Institute of Cultural Capital, Liverpool’s website, ICC Head of Research Kerry Wilson considers the intergenerational qualities and impacts of cultural participation, focusing on her current research with Live Music Now. “On Saturday, I got to spend the afternoon with some of our city’s youngest residents at the […]
School children get a taste of Jazz in Northern Ireland
Almost 2,500 school children across Derry and Strabane are getting into the swing ahead of this year’s City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, as part of Live Music Now’s primary schools programme. Fifteen local schools are enjoying a series of jazz taster performances delivered by LMN Northern Ireland musicians, John Leighton and Meilana […]
‘ROUND HERE – NEW COMMISSION CREATING MUSIC FOR HIGH STREETS THIS SUMMER
Live Music Now is excited to announce a new partnership with Historic England working with local communities to create an album of unique compositions, culminating in live musical moments in six high streets this summer. ‘Round Here will be created by six High Street Heritage Action Zone communities across England in partnership with Live Music […]
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, […]
Calling All Musicians in Wales!
Live Music Now are seeking exceptional professional musicians across all musical genres and backgrounds Wales wide. Applications are open here (English) or here (Welsh) and recruitment workshops will be held in Aberwystwyth, Wrexham and Cardiff early May 2022. Live Music Now has been working in Wales for over 30 years supported by Arts Council Wales. […]
Care Services: Tell us your thoughts – and win a concert!
Live Music Now is asking care service professionals and activity providers to help further develop the LMN musicians’ training programme* by sharing their knowledge and experience in this survey. Live Music Now supports the musical lives of people in care homes by connecting musicians with the people who live and work in them. This includes […]
Musical Lives: An interview with film director Tyro Heath
Live Music Now collaborated with filmmaker Tyro Heath and the Media Trust (as part of their Volunteer Films programme) to capture the importance of music to children with additional learning needs. The result is a moving insight into the positive effects of music. The featured project took place at The Village School in Brent and […]
We’re Hiring! Finance Manager, Live Music Now UK
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our staff team. The role’s key purpose is tosupport the whole organisation, including the staff and executive teams, by operating anefficient and effective finance function, with support from the CEO and seniormanagement team. Full-time, £28k Home or office-based, with flexible location. Some in–office work required. Click here […]
Why LGBT+ Music History Matters by LMN musician Kirsten Miller
I’m a proud “friend of Ethel”! What is she talking about, you might ask. Well, in times gone by, the phrase “friend of Dorothy” – nudge nudge, wink wink – was commonly used amongst gay men to surreptitiously identify themselves as gay. So, a musician friend and I came up with “friend of Ethel” as […]
