MM Mentorship completed by two young musicians
Darren Leadsom / 16 September 2024
Colette Webb and Jack Boynton spent the year observing and leading sessions as part of the mentorship scheme
Making an Inclusive Ensemble
Darren Leadsom / 16 August 2024
"It provided our students with an experience that we have not been able to access before."
Reconnect at Bowerham Primary School
Darren Leadsom / 29 July 2024
Bowerham School pupils have worked with More Music to create a powerful video featuring new songs and lyrics sharing their feelings about climate change.
Amplify joins national music education debate
Darren Leadsom / 18 July 2024
Lancashire Music Hub’s Youth Board traveled to Birmingham for the second national Young People’s Citizens Assembly hosted by Music for Youth in July
New report outlines positive impacts of social prescribing
Darren Leadsom / 09 July 2024
The Young Person’s Social Prescribing service was established in May 2022 and is delivered in a partnership between Stanleys Community Centre and More Music.
Baybeat to perform at Kendal Calling
Darren Leadsom / 09 July 2024
Baybeat will join other streetbands for a special one-off collaborative performance at the festival
New young people’s compilation album released
Darren Leadsom / 08 July 2024
‘Stages: Volume 1’ features ten songs written by young local bands and artists who attend More Music’s termly youth musicmaking sessions.
Amplify head to national Young People’s Citizens Assembly
Darren Leadsom / 04 July 2024
Young people from Amplify, Lancashire Music Hub’s Youth Board, are travelling to Birmingham for the second national Young People’s Citizens Assembly.
Meet The Music Industry Day takes place in Preston
Darren Leadsom / 27 June 2024
A great opportunity for young people to get advice and insight in person from music industry professionals
More Music Mentorship profile: Colette Webb
Darren Leadsom / 26 June 2024
"This mentorship has been enriching and has allowed me to develop as a community music practitioner but also as a person."
More Music finalist at Northern Cultural Education Awards
More Music / 15 April 2024
Celebrating arts, culture and creativity for young people, in and out of school.
Masonic Charitable Foundation supports Seagull Café
More Music / 10 April 2024
older people to get health boost through community singing
Girls Can Inspirational Weekend
More Music / 08 April 2024
Our Girls Can series champions women in music to create a more equal music industry, the project supports an ever-growing group of girls and non-binary people.
More Music Zine
More Music / 21 March 2024
Read how we made a Zine about how our Young People navigated lockdown, shared skills and adapted to the challenging circumstances of the pandemic.
Young people write about hope, the future and a sense of place
More Music / 20 March 2024
We worked with a local film maker to make a film of the anthem written by young people.
Birdsong at Baylight 2024
More Music / 13 March 2024
More Music's Birdsong took place in Morecambe Winter Gardensas part of Baylight 24, a three-day, free, light art trail along the prom featuring light artworks from local, national and international artists.
Schools Accessible Sharing Day Returns
More Music / 26 February 2024
Schools around the county together to sing, beatbox and dance together
Telling the tale of the secrets stored in the sands of the Bay
More Music / 21 February 2024
Our commemoration for the 23 Chinese migrants who died 20 years ago
Inspiring school visit by Anna Mudeka
Darren Leadsom / 21 February 2024
The workshops were a unique opportunity for pupils from St Patrick's Primary School to learn songs in African languages
Raven Tales: Creating a story show
More Music / 01 February 2024
Raven Tales is an interactive story show with songs, shadows and lots of joining in for children under 4 and their adults.
We’re looking for our next Executive Director
More Music / 22 January 2024
Could you drive forward our vision and lead the team into the future? Then we would love to hear from you.
Marking 20 years since the Morecambe Bay Cockling Tragedy
More Music / 10 January 2024
Please join More Music as we commit to making the world a safer, better place for all.
Welcome to 2024, the start of a new and inspirational season
More Music / 03 January 2024
there's an exciting and wide-ranging programme of workshops, gigs and unique events
More Music Executive Director Kathryn MacDonald to step down
More Music / 21 December 2023
Having led the charity since 2020, Kathryn joined the organisation in 1996.
Colette’s blog – Brighter Sound Reverb gig trip
More Music / 05 December 2023
More Media Collective's gig swap with Brighter Sound’s Reverb project as part of the Youth Reaching Out Network
Young people write new anthem celebrating our 30th year
More Music / 20 November 2023
and release video made with Daniel Brereton
Girls Can X Loose Articles at Lancaster Music Festival
More Music / 19 October 2023
The Storey was at capacity for the final night of the festival, as Loose Articles closed their set with mosh pit in true punk spirit.
MM Mentorship completed by two more musicians
Darren Leadsom / 20 September 2023
Aison Clark and Tom Mulliner have been part of the in-house training scheme since December 2022
Using music and dance to help children make healthy choices
Darren Leadsom / 18 August 2023
‘The Alien Needs Our Help’ helps thousands of schoolchildren learn vaccination facts through music and dance
‘Reconnect’ at Ingol Primary School
Darren Leadsom / 02 August 2023
A new thought-provoking video and accompanying soundtrack has been created with children from Ingol Primary School
Celebrating 30 Years of More Music
More Music / 19 July 2023
Pete Moser tells the story of his long-running involvement with More Music.
Live/Circuit Collective play Preston Jazz Festival
Darren Leadsom / 22 June 2023
Live/Circuit Collective played their biggest gig to date at Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival this June
Singing day videos from Ridgewood School
Darren Leadsom / 23 May 2023
Fantastic live performance videos from a singing day at Ridgewood School in Burnley are now on YouTube
‘Reconnect’ at Ryelands School
Darren Leadsom / 11 May 2023
A fantastic new video and soundtrack has been created by schoolchildren from Ryelands Primary School working with More Music.
Celebrating young people’s confidence, creativity and collectivity
More Music / 21 December 2022
From Demo Tapes to the Troxy Theatre
More Music / 07 December 2022
Collaboration and creativity lead to a nomination at the Youth Music Awards
Seagull Café Christmas Cards on sale now!
More Music / 07 November 2022
All proceeds from sales of the Christmas Cards go towards supporting the Seagull Café
Arts Council Continue Support
More Music / 04 November 2022
More Music is thrilled to retain Arts Council England’s National Portfolio status for 2023 – 26.
More Music Mentorship open to applications
More Music / 11 October 2022
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2022 AT 5PM
More Media Collective Backstage at Highest Point Festival
More Music / 25 May 2022
More Media Collective were lucky enough to have backstage access to the festival.
InnerTuba visits Morecambe
More Music / 28 April 2022
“Very engaging and interactive! It was a joy to listen to him play the tuba and fascinating to hear his life story."
Finding creative ways to ‘Reconnect’
Darren Leadsom / 01 April 2022
"The project has enabled the pupils to develop a musical, creative response which demonstrates their journey throughout COVID.”
Artists in Residence: Addictive TV
Darren Leadsom / 31 March 2022
More Music welcomed digital artists and musicians Addictive TV to Morecambe for a residency this March
Covid safety update
More Music / 30 November 2021
From Tuesday 30 November, please wear a face coverings in communal areas of our building.
Unlocked Experiences
More Music / 23 September 2021
young people celebrate positivity during the last year
The Reaching Out Network
More Music / 23 September 2021
Looking at the HEARD model of inclusive music activity
SEND music online with Pear Tree School
Darren Leadsom / 10 February 2021
More Music has been using Zoom to run music sessions online with SEND pupils from Pear Tree School with positive results
Meditating on my Time at More Music
More Music / 14 October 2020
Marketing Intern Rhian reflects on her time at More Music
Music Sessions Set to Commence in September
More Music / 06 August 2020
We plan to be back with more music soon!
Music Leader Musings
More Music / 29 July 2020
Reflecting on leading participatory music sessions in lockdown
Digital Days Roundup #1
More Music / 23 July 2020
Catch up on the digital content created in lockdown!
The experiences of our team running ‘Viva La Youth’ 2020
More Music / 09 July 2020
Viva la Youth:A week of inspiration; music, debate, masterclasses, workshops and industry events for the next generation.
More Music announces changes to Leadership Team
More Music / 08 July 2020
More Music is delighted to announce that Kathryn MacDonald will be taking the role of Executive Director at the end of July.
Participatory Arts in Peril
Sandra Wood / 03 July 2020
The news from the arts world has become increasingly desperate. And participatory arts are in danger too.
Making Music Early!
Darren Leadsom / 17 June 2020
Early Years sessions are a focus for More Music and the last 12 months before lockdown may have been one of the busiest years we've had.
Black Lives Matter
More Music / 11 June 2020
More Music continue our commitment to inclusion and anti-racism in all we do.
Unique Beatz – ‘How Are You Today?’
Darren Leadsom / 11 June 2020
During the lockdown, More Music has been using Zoom to conduct sessions with our existing groups so we can stay connected with each other and make music together.
More Music from Home
Kathryn Macdonanld / 10 June 2020
The team have reimagined our neighbourhood festival, created playlists, made songs, made films and made a gig from home and much more.
I Can’t Breathe
More Music / 02 June 2020
More Music has a history of standing for human rights and inclusion. Inclusion is a journey, all– including us – need to keep doing better.
The Power of Small
Sandra Wood / 25 May 2020
What music has been (re)discovering in this time is the power of small.
Isolate
Sandra Wood / 16 April 2020
Never before have I heard music so clearly, listened so carefully...
Being Well
Sandra Wood / 15 April 2020
Being well has been at the front of all our minds through the Coronavirus outbreak. But what does it mean to be well?
Listening
More Music / 08 April 2020
the core of music is listening – which is an activity of the mind, body and heart. It is an activity of stillness, attention, and some humility.
Digital Days
Sandra Wood / 06 April 2020
Digital culture in lockdown must not reinforce old barriers to the arts.
The Week of the Coronavirus… and Birdsong
Sandra Wood / 23 March 2020
None of us get in to this to be turning audiences away or stopping opportunities for taking part in music.
More Music From Home
More Music / 18 March 2020
A collection of resources to help you make music
COVID 19 Update Tuesday 17 March 2020
More Music / 17 March 2020
More Music statement updated Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 1pm
Coronavirus: Important Health and Safety Announcement
More Music / 16 March 2020
Stay up to date with event and sessions information with regard to Coronavirus
Rhian’s Journal: Marketing Blog
More Music / 11 March 2020
Our Intern, Rhian Daniel from Lancaster University, speaks of the first few weeks
Let’s Create!
Sandra Wood / 28 January 2020
Our Artistic Director Loz Kaye responds to the new ACE Cultural Strategy
Myoozic – non verbal music making with UK schools
More Music / 14 January 2020
International jazz project Cinclus Cinclus had a weeklong residency at More Music
Young people celebrate positive mental health
More Music / 18 December 2019
An insight into Chameleon II
Polish Language Translations for November 2019
More Music / 26 November 2019
Information translated into Polish for events in November.
Rowan Rheingans in conversation…
More Music / 07 November 2019
We spent five minutes with Rowan talking about music and her show
The Long Walk continues
More Music / 05 November 2019
Pete Moser's 12 year community music journey from Morecambe to Hong Kong and Southern China
Viva La Youth, More Music’s 2019’s Arts Week
More Music / 28 October 2019
celebrating the power of young people’s voices and creativity
Just announced: ‘Innovate’ funding awards 2019
More Music / 25 September 2019
Supporting musically inclusive projects in Lancashire.
Ginny Koppenhol’s ‘Ablaze’ exhibition opens
More Music / 16 September 2019
Ginny Koppenhol's first solo photography exhibition features local people with brightly coloured hair
#CultureMatters – a short film about why
More Music / 03 September 2019
Watch the film about culture in England
Dear Gavin Williamson…
Sandra Wood / 07 August 2019
Artistic Director Loz Kaye sends Open Letter to the New Secretary of State for Education
Romy reflects on her time at More Music
More Music / 05 June 2019
Romy explores the highlights of her two week work placement at More Music
More Music events information in new formats
Sandra Wood / 14 May 2019
We have just added a Polish language and a large print version of our events brochure to this website
More Music lead local school children in singing festival
More Music / 25 March 2019
More Music lead local school children in singing festival
Opportunity to join Spirit of 2012’s Youth Advisory Panel
Sandra Wood / 13 March 2019
Are you age 18-28? Have a real passion for arts, culture and/or volunteering and are interested in becoming a champion for Spirit of 2012?
‘Girls Can…’
More Music / 06 March 2019
A 3 Day residency for female musicians and technicians.
Traveller’s Tales at St Patrick’s Primary School
Darren Leadsom / 27 February 2019
Songwriting and singing on the theme of heritage with schoolchildren from the traveller community
Announcement! Spirit of 2012 awards funds to More Music
Sandra Wood / 21 February 2019
Spirit of 2012 awards funds to More Music for new social prescribing programme in Morecambe.
A week in the life of LYVE
Darren Leadsom / 22 January 2019
Autumn 2018 was a busy term for LYVE, with great performances and a collaboration with the Young'uns
Finding Fleetwood’s voice
Darren Leadsom / 13 December 2018
Working with two primary schools to explore the heritage of Fleetwood
Amplify speak at national Music Mark conference
Darren Leadsom / 07 December 2018
Young Leaders present to an audience of music hub representatives from across the UK
Long Walk Day 5 – Tuesday 20th November – A day off! Lamma Island and HK Peak
More Music / 26 November 2018
Welcome To Our New Website
More Music / 19 September 2018
Have a look through and see what's new!