“Dancing Above The Sea” – ‘Round Here song for Weston-super-Mare
We are thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new music videos for ‘Round Here, as part of our work with Historic England across six of their High Street Heritage Action Zones. Musicians Tara Baggott and William Crawford worked with Bay Tree School, Herons’ Moor School and Acer House care home to write and compose a […]
“This Is Our Home” – ‘Round Here song for Tottenham
We are thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new music videos for ‘Round Here, as part of our work with Historic England across six of their High Street Heritage Action Zones. In July, in Tottenham, musicians Elliott Morris and Jamal Jones worked with Vale School & The Brook School to write and compose a brand-new […]
“Come With Me” – ‘Round Here song for Huddersfield
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the music videos for ‘Round Here, as part of our work with Historic England across six of their High Street Heritage Action Zones. In July, in Huddersfield, musicians Chris Ruffoni and Jessica Whyke worked with Castle Hill School to write and compose a brand-new song about the […]
“Chatham Intra Is Where We Meet” – ‘Round Here song for Chatham Intra
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the music videos for ‘Round Here, as part of our work with Historic England across six of their High Street Heritage Action Zones. In July, in Chatham, musicians Thomas Harvey and Dani Osoba worked with Trinity School to write and compose a brand-new song about the High […]
“The Beauty of Brierley Hill” – ‘Round Here song for Brierley Hill
We are thrilled to announce the launch of six music videos for ‘Round Here, as part of our work with Historic England across six of their High Street Heritage Action Zones. In July, in Brierley Hill, musicians Chris Roberts and Zachary Lowe worked with Brockmoor Primary School to write and compose a brand-new song about […]
“When We’ve Finished at the Wire Works” – ‘Round Here song for Barrow-in-Furness
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the music videos for ‘Round Here, as part of our work with Historic England across six of their High Street Heritage Action Zones. In July, in Barrow-in-Furness, musicians Maz O’Connor and Jorgie Wilson worked with the George Hastwell School and Risedale Care Home to write and compose […]
Calling all Live Music Now aLuMNi!
Where are you now? How are things going? Where did your musical journey lead you? This year marks 45 years since Live Music Now began in 1977. In celebration, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and looking through the archives. We’ve worked with some amazing talent! We’ve come a long way since those early […]
Round Here: New music inspired by High Streets and created by local people
Professional musicians worked with local community groups in locations across England to create musical compositions inspired by the high street, thanks to a new Historic England and Live Music Now project. Public performances of the new pieces took place between 10-17 July. By harnessing the connective power of music, the project sought to strengthen connections […]
We’re Hiring! Northern Ireland PR Consultant
Quotations sought for delivery of PR & Communications – one year contract The Northern Ireland branch of Live Music Now is seeking to appoint a PR & Communications service provider for a fixed term contract of 12 months, commencing January 2023. The service provider will be responsible for securing coverage across printed media and associated […]
We’re Hiring! Rydyn ni’n Cyflogi! Project Coordinator, SW and Wales
Contract type Full time, permanent Pay scale £20,000–£26,0000 pa (dependent on experience) Location Cardiff (Live Music Now office) Deadline to apply 9am on Monday 7 November How to apply Click here to read the full job description and person specification in English. Click here for Welsh. Please upload CV and covering letter in English to […]
Live Music Now celebrates 30 years in Northern Ireland
Live Music Now launches a year of celebrations to mark thirty years of music-making in Northern Ireland. Since 1992, the charity has been bringing the joy, health and well-being benefits of music to young and old across Northern Ireland, and in particular to children with disabilities and older people facing isolation and loneliness. Live Music […]
‘Music just makes me happy’
‘Music just makes me happy.’ So says 11 year old Ciaran, who together with mum Anja, has been taking part in regular music-making sessions with Live Music Now musician, Hannah Murray, for almost two years. What started as a pilot initiative in response to lockdown and the pandemic, has now become part of Ciaran’s weekly […]
