Sound Sense :: the UK professional association for community musicians

Join us in Leeds for Community Music Now

Sound Sense is thrilled to present Community Music Now, in collaboration with AMP and Leeds Beckett University. This weekend event will take place at Leeds School of Arts on 1 & 2 March 2025, and promises an enriching experience filled with opportunities to connect, share, celebrate and learn from one another.

The programme includes presentations and workshops from More Music, Cohesive Harmonies, Manasamitra, Sounds Better CIC, MAP Project, Made with Music & Brass Bands England. Plus there will be 'Open Space', where you can call gatherings on topics that interest you, an ICCM led research panel and practical careers support sessions. Find out more>

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09 April 2025

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13 February 2025

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08 January 2025 - 02 July 2025

Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness

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Music Mark has teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people

30 April 2025

Fact-checking in Music Education

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This training event is part of the Take Art’s SoundWaves Network SW Youth Music and Somerset Music Hub funded programme

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