Transforming Communities

Musical Connections: Nurturing Musical Cultures in Autism Resource Bases

Join us for an online session to explore music education in Autism Resource Bases in Wales.

📅 Wednesday 5th November 2025
⏰ 4.00-5.00pm
📍 Online

An open call for Specialist Resource Provision staff, ALNCo’s, parents and carers, voluntary and arts organisations, to contribute insights and lived experience to the research.

Hear from Dr Beth Pickard (University of South Wales) and Alex Lupo (Autistic Musician and Creative Lead, Live Music Now) about the research to date.

We want every autistic child and young person to access creative, child‑centred music education.

With AHRC funding, Live Music Now and the University of South Wales are building an evidence‑informed picture of music learning in Autism Resource Bases across the UK.

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