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Who we areMusic for Change is the leading educational arts organisation of its kind in the South East. We are committed to promoting awareness, understanding and respect for cultural diversity through music and the performing arts.

Working with exceptionally talented and experienced artists from across the globe, a key role of the organisation is to encourage the celebration of cultural commonality and diversity whilst also challenging preconceptions and prejudice.

We work nationally and average over 1500 workshops and performances per year reaching an estimated 100,000 people.

Who we work with • Early years groups and schools

• Young people and adults with specific emotional, physical and educational needs

• Vulnerable young people and youth offenders

• Immigration Removal Centres, Refugees and Asylum Seekers

• Prisons

• Hospices, care homes and hospitals

• Libraries and museums

• Corporate groups

• Festivals and community events …and more!

What we do Music for Change delivers workshops, performances and projects that:

• Promote cultural awareness with a fun and inclusive approach

• Provide vibrant and stimulating experiences

• Introduce audiences to new art forms

• Support and promote community cohesion

• Develop team-building, self-expression, confidence and other life skills

• Enhance the learning around Global Citizenship

• Bring creativity and excitement to the National Curriculum

• Explore topical, social and controversial issues

Events, festivals and celebrations Music for Change has extensive experience of producing vibrant festivals and events such as the highly acclaimed Global Bandstand and ¡Club Caramba! The artists we work with have performed to great acclaim at many high profile festivals including Glastonbury and WOMAD.

Resources We produce engaging cross-curricular resources, including the Reel Lives DVD series, which gives an insight into cultures through the eyes of local children.

Music For Change19b Roper Close Canterbury Kent CT2 7EP

Tel: 01227 459 243 Fax: 01227 455 662

www.musicforchange.orgMusic for Change is a registered charity no. 1063706.

A company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England no. 3339187

“Music for Change gave him space to be himself...he started to talk to other people. He was like a different child. From our perspective, it‘s the best thing that’s ever happened to him” Mother of an elective mute pupil, Parlaunt Park Primary School, Slough

“As you know detainees at DIRC face uncertainty for their future, and as a result suffer a great deal of depression and apathy. To see detainees dancing on their seats was wonderful!”Anne Morehan Education Manager

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