Community Music Now & Next

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

The Music Works - Gloucester Hub | Gloucester

Sound Sense
Publisher/HostSound Sense
Community Music Now & Next
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A one-day CPD and networking event from Sound Sense in partnership with The Music Works
About this Event

Community Music Now & Next - focusing on inclusion, embracing differences and exploring what it means to be a community musician in the 21st century.

The programme will include talks, workshops, activities and demos, as well as ample time to meet and network with fellow community musicians from across the country, as well as an after-party with a chance to socialise and experience modern music making in practice.


DAY PROGRAMME

Doors open at 10am for registration, refreshments and networking, and the day-time programme (10.30am to 4.30pm) will cover themes such us:

What does community music look like in the 21st century?

Accessible music technology for community musicians

Authentic accessibility in community music

Community music for absolute beginners

Impact assessment (without impacting the session)

Reaching marginalised communities

Confirmed speakers and facilitators include:

Rebecca Denniff -Sound Sense Chair | Tim Yates - Drake Music | Malaki Patterson - The Music Works CEO | Neil Harrod-Beck - Natspec | Matt Brombley - Southampton / IOW Music | Kate Rounding - TiME | Ellie Knott - Sound Sense | Ceilidh-Jo Rowe - The Music Works | Jonathan Westrup - Open Up Music

Exploring many different and diverse approaches to music making, this event is for everyone - from those curious about community music, newcomers looking to develop their skills as music practitioners, all the way up to seasoned pros who've been working in this field for decades.


AFTER-PARTY

Our after-party (5.30pm to 10pm) will showcase a diverse range of musicians working with modern technology, launching DMLabs Gloucester.

Elizabeth J Birch | Youth Music Inspirational Music Leader | Drake Music Emergent Artist & Mastercard Trailblazer https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjbirch/

Laurie Black | Deadly Synths | Edinburgh Fringe Performer | Combining Live gig & TED-talk style education https://laurieblack.co.uk/

EDM Alive | Festival band playing live versions of iconic 2000's dance music https://www.facebook.com/edmaliveband


ACCESS

Community Music Now & Next will take place at The Music Works Hub in Kings Square, Gloucester. The building is on the second floor and is fully accessible throughout.

https://themusicworks.org.uk/studios/spaces-facilities/the-hub-gloucester/

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Music Works - Gloucester Hub, 27 Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 0.00 to GBP 48.00

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