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To fully include everyone in our music activities, we need to understand the barriers that stop people from attending, taking part or progressing. In the Conversation about inclusion series of events, hear about the issues from the perspective of those who directly experience barriers and discuss what we can do to change things from within our own music groups.
The health benefits of taking part in music making, and attending live music events are well documented. But are people with long term health conditions able to access the opportunities we are providing, and benefit from them? And as our members experience changes to their health, are they able to continue to take part in music activity, or attend our concerts?
For this conversation, we are joined by Stephen Deazley, Artistic Director of member group Love Music and founding consultant of the Dementia Inclusive Singing Network. We’ll be talking about the actions a group can take to support people with health conditions to attend and take part in music activity. And we’ll talk about developing an inclusive environment, where everyone feels welcome and supported, particularly when faced with significant health changes.
As so many of us experience health conditions that impact on our music making and attendance, we are keen to hear the experiences of members in member groups in this conversation. What are the things your group does that make it easier, and even possible, for you to be included? And what things would improve your experience, so you can keep doing the thing you love, even as your health changes.
This event will not be recorded and our team will lead the conversation so you are supported to share your thoughts and experiences.
We'll talk about:
- The actions groups can take that enable people with health conditions to take part.
- Creating an inclusive environment, that is welcoming to and supportive of people with health conditions.
- Supporting valued members experiencing health changes.
- Best practice examples that have made it possible for people with health conditions to keep making and enjoying music.
- Anything else that arises on the topic!
There will be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function during the event.
Who this event is for: All leisure-time music makers and activity organisers with an interest in this topic are welcome to attend, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage in the discussion.
Cost: FREE for members
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link two days and again two hours before the event is due to start.
Please read the event information below before reserving your place.
Registration for this event closes at 3pm on 05/03/25.
Event information:
- This event will be mainly discussion-focused
- Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
- Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this
Expected event schedule:
- 5pm: welcome and how we will use the Zoom features
- 5.05pm: event topic
- 6.00pm: finish
Timings may vary on the day.
Recording information:
We do not plan to record this event.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as accessible as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.
Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event.
