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Sector Support

As a leader in inclusion, we work with Music Hubs and dozens of arts, culture and heritage organisations supporting them to develop and improve how they work with young people.

What we do

  1. Deliver sector‑leading training on Youth Voice and Participation, through our professional development programme and bespoke in‑house training for organisations 
  2. Host the Youth Voice Network, bringing practitioners together termly to share experiences, exchange ideas and best practice, and connect with others championing youth‑led approaches 
  3. Develop practical resources for those working in music education and with young people, including the Youth Voice and Participation Handbook 
  4. Undertake action research projects that explore youth voice and agency, such as The Music Lab (explores Youth Voice and agency within classical music-making) and Pathways Podcast (shares honest conversations about progression for young people) 
  5. Support Music Hubs to strengthen their Youth Voice work through Activate – our annual investment programme
  6. Champion early career development for Wired4Music alumni (ages 24-30)  through our annual Trainee Programme, we bridge the gap between being a young programme participant and an emerging practitioner by offering paid, real‑world work experience and tailored training 
See how we can support your organisation here

Get in Touch

To discuss your needs please get in touch with our Sector Support Programme Manager, Liz Coomb

liz@sound-connections.org.uk