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Community Music Now

  • 1st - 2nd March 2025
  • Leeds School of Arts, Leeds Beckett University

Community Music Now is a collaborative production between Sound Sense, Leeds Beckett University and AMP, exploring innovative practice in community music.

This two-day event is suitable for both emerging and experienced practitioners and researchers, with opportunities to connect, share, celebrate and learn from each other. Programme highlights include:

Saturday 1st March

Manasamitra – Supriya Nagarajan & Duncan Chapman

Sounds Better CIC – Liv McLennan & Kevin Plummer

Brass Bands England & Shepherd Brass Band

Community Music Platform

Sunday 2nd March

Cohesive Harmonies – Dr Tenley Martin, Rebecca Denniff, Debbie Armour & Camille Maalawy

Liquid Listening – Lawrence Bradshaw

AMP Plugged In Young Producers

ICCM researchers panel

Practical careers sessions, including mentoring skills, being self-employed and applying for funding


In addition, we have launched a ‘call for ideas’ (open to the end of January) where you can submit your proposal for either a 45 minute workshop or 10 minute slot on the Community Music Platform. Find out more and send us your ideas.

The full programme will be released in the New Year, so watch this space and keep an eye on our socials!

Attend this event

Thanks to generous support from our partner organisations, we are offering a concessionary rate for self-funding individuals and small organisations

Free places are available for carers and companions, please contact us directly to book these places (email teah@amp-music.co.uk).

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About the Provider

AMP

We champion the transformative potential of music for children and young people. We know that music has the power to change lives – it can raise aspirations, enable personal and social development, and enhance career prospects.

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