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.

WIRED UP North x CULTIVATE

Thursday 29 October 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Independent

WIRED UP is heading to Sunderland! This special edition of WIRED UP brings our live music night to the North East, showcasing young musicians connected to organisations taking part in Sound Connections’ CULTIVATE programme.

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Creative Crisis – A Youth Led Initiative

Friday 20 November 2026, 6pm - 9pm

Raw Material

Come along to the ‘Creative Crisis’ an in-person discussion and the final part of a research project led by Mwathi Muriu-Gakonga, Junior Associate, looking at the experiences of 18–25-year-olds in the current creative climate within the music industry.

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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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