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.

LEYMN network meeting – Music with mothers, parents, carers and families.

Tuesday 30 June 2026, 4:15pm - 6:45pm

Fitzrovia Community Centre

Join us for tea, coffee, chats and inspiration at this session exploring music with mothers, parents, carers and families. Hosted by Sound Connections Early Years Lead Vanessa Stansall we’ll here from Jane Williams, Founder and CEO of The Magpie Project, Namvula Rennie about her project Tuned into Motherhood, and Tara Franks and her project VoxSling, singing workshops for pregnant and new mothers.

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Music Education Futures: Part 1 – Understanding the UK Music Education Ecosystem and Careers *ONLINE*

Thursday 2 July 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Our new three-part series supports early‑career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects.

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Music Education Futures: Part 2 – Being a Freelance Practitioner & Sustainability and Wellbeing *IN PERSON*

Wednesday 16 September 2026 10:30am - 1:30pm

Rich Mix

Our new three-part series supports early‑career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects.

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Music Education Futures: Part 2 – Being a Freelance Practitioner & Sustainability and Wellbeing *ONLINE*

Thursday 1 October 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Our new three-part series supports early‑career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects.

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Music Education Futures: Part 3 – Developing, Funding and Evaluating Music Projects *IN PERSON*

Wednesday 20 January 2027 10:30am - 1:30pm

Rich Mix

Our new three-part series supports early‑career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects.

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Music Education Futures: Part 3 – Developing, Funding and Evaluating Music Projects *ONLINE*

Thursday 4 February 2027 10:00am - 12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Our new three-part series supports early‑career and freelance music practitioners to better understand the UK music education landscape, build sustainable working practices, and develop high-quality, fundable music education projects.

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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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