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CULTIVATE Open Call – Apply Now

CULTIVATE is Sound Connections’ development programme supporting grassroots music organisations to strengthen their organisation, deepen their practice and expand opportunities for their young people.

For 2026-27, CULTIVATE will support six organisations based in the Midlands and North of England, who focus on nurturing emerging talent and creating pathways for young people to develop their creativity, confidence and musical skills.

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CULTIVATE Open Call – Apply Now

Apply now for CULTIVATE 2026-27 our development programme supporting grassroots music organisations to strengthen their organisation, deepen their practice and...

Funding Professional Development

Come and join us as our Early Years Lead (Freelance)

Come and join us as our Early Years Lead (Freelance) We are looking for an experienced and passionate Early Years...

General Professional Development

Opportunities to Grow: Funding, Training and Mentoring from Sound Connections

We’re pleased to announce a range of opportunities including our Activate and Innovate community funds, Trainee Programme and mentoring to...

Funding General Inclusive Practice Professional Development

Announcing the Music Education Futures: A 3‑Part Professional Development Series

Our new three-part series supports early‑career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable...

Professional Development

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Sound Connections Trainee Programme Applications open!

Sound Connections is delighted to be opening the third round of our Trainee Programme, which provides Wired4Music members and/or alumni...

General Professional Development

Announcing the 2026 Activate Fund

Activate is our investment programme for Music Hub partnerships to develop or deliver action-focussed work with their young people.

Funding

Innovate Funding: Applications Now Open

Are you a creative innovator or trail‑blazing organisation working with children and young people? Do you have a spark of...

Funding Professional Development

YouthLed Initiatives: get inspired and connect this Spring

Come along to our Spring Youth Voice training and networking event! You’ll hear practical insights from organisations across the UK...

Professional Development Youth Voice

IPIA 2026 ‘Creating Change Together’ in Retrospect

On Thursday the 26th of February 2026, we held our annual Inclusive Practice in Action gathering. The theme of the...

Inclusive Practice Professional Development

Details for Youth Led Initiatives Session Announced

Join us for our Spring Youth Voice training and networking event! This informal online session offers a welcoming space to...

Professional Development Youth Voice

Programme and Speakers announced for Inclusive Action In Practice 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the programme and speakers for Inclusive Practice in Action 2026! For this year’s event we have...

Inclusive Practice Professional Development

Tickets now available for Inclusive Practice in Action 2026

We’re back for another year of Inclusive Practice in Action, and this time we’re teaming up with Drake Music’s Future...

Inclusive Practice Professional Development

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