TRAINING EVENTS

The Sound Connections' team, curators and partners have put together a series of training events and network meetings to support individuals and organisations in their practice, focusing on inclusion, social justice and youth voice.

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Youth Voice from a Music Hub Perspective

Monday 22 September 2025, 10:00am - 12:30pm

Online via Zoom

Join us online to hear how four Music Hubs from across England are embedding youth voice in their work, following their involvement in our Activate 2024–25 programme. Expect honest reflections, practical insights, and open discussion. Ideal for anyone interested in youth participation across music, creative and cultural settings.

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Wellbeing for Music Educators – in partnership with Soundcastle

Tuesday 30 September 2025, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Online via Zoom

Join us for a vital and reflective session led by Soundcastle, experts in grassroots community music and Mental Health First Aid Training, focusing on the wellbeing of music teachers and leaders across the education and creative sectors.

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*NEW DATE* Contemporary Curriculum Design: Building on the National Plan for Music Education

Tuesday 25 November 2025, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Rich Mix

Explore how to build inclusive, flexible and relevant music curricula rooted in national guidance and 21st-century practice. Led by Jenetta Hurst, this session offers practical strategies for music educators at all stages, with a focus on musical elements, cross-genre teaching, and contemporary context.

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*NEW DATE* Would Love To Meet! – Sound Connections Social

Tuesday 25 November 2025, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Rich Mix

Join us for an informal and welcoming in-person gathering at Rich Mix in East London, designed to bring together people from across the music education and music industry sectors.

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Ticket Discounts

Please email emily@sound-connections.org.uk to discuss all ticket options.

Group discounts

We actively encourage teams from organisations to attend our training courses, to facilitate ongoing discussion and change in your workplace. Group discounts are available.

Free tickets

Free tickets are available to students and young people aged 16-25 (via Wired4Music)

Bursaries

We are able to offer a limited number of bursaries for individuals who are unable to pay.

If you have any suggestions about training and events that you would like to see in future, please contact Emily at emily@sound-connections.org.uk.

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