EVOLUTION: Demonstrating the Impact of Youth Led Music Practice

To date, Lincolnshire One Venues’ EVOLVE project has engaged 14 schools, recruited 14 Emerging Music Leaders, worked with 20 teachers, put 217 young people through an Arts Award, engaged 245 young people as music producers and 1209 audience members have seen our youth-led Live Music Events.

In July 2021 we held an online conference to celebrate the work that we've done, to look at examples of good practice in participatory music and creativity, and to bring together seasoned creatives and emerging musicians to share ideas and inspiration.

The sessions were all recorded and are available to view through our Facebook, please click the links below; 

Day 1

Breaking into the Music Industry

Targeting young people and those looking for careers in music. 

Panel 1: How To Get Your Music Out There - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Panelists -
Hannah Fletcher - BBC Introducing - https://www.bbc.co.uk/introduc...
Rob Green - Singer/Songwriter - http://www.robgreenmusic.com
Connie Jarvis - Lincoln Engine Shed - https://www.engineshed.co.uk
Anton Lockwood - DHP Family / Nottingham Splendour Festival - https://www.dhpfamily.com 

Panel 2: How To Be a Business - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Panelists -
Karina Palmer - Shug Studios - https://www.shugstudios.co.uk
Jess Hickey - Ginger Jess - https://www.instagram.com/ging...
Heloise Davies - Arts Council England, Music Relationship Manager - https://www.artscouncil.org.uk
Ben Reynolds - Marketing & Sales Officer, Stamford Arts Centre - https://www.stamfordartscentre... 

Performers: 

Stamford Welland Academy EVOLUTION Conference Performance at Stamford Arts Centre - CLICK HERE TO WATCH 

Branston Academy EVOLUTION Conference Performance at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre - CLICK HERE TO WATCH 

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Day 2

Good Practice - Having Impact: Part One

Targeting people working in community arts and others interested in excellence in delivery of participatory music projects, youth voice recognition and the broader community arts sector.

Contributors:
Jane Ashworth - Treading the line between workshop leader and teacher - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Phil Ball - An Introduction to Music Technology - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
The Old Farm Bus - Derbyshire based music and creativity organisation - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Georgina Spray and Oliver Cross - Disabled and Neurodiverse Experiences of Mainstream Music Education - Researchers, Reshape Music Report - CLICK HERE TO WATCH 

Performers:  
The Pilgrim School EVOLUTION Conference Performance at The Collection and Usher Gallery  - CLICK HERE TO WATCH 
St George's Academy EVOLUTION Conference Performance at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre - CLICK HERE TO WATCH 

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Day 3

Good Practice - Having Impact: Part Two

Targeting people working in community arts and others interested in excellence in delivery of participatory music projects, youth voice recognition and the broader community arts sector.

Contributors:
Kadie Kanneh-Mason - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Talent 25 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Soft Touch - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Jennifer McKie (Head of Lincolnshire Music Service) – The Power of Music! - CLICK HERE TO WATCH
The Mighty Creatives 
Lincolnshire One Venues - Being an Emerging Music Leader - CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Performers: 

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School EVOLUTION Conference Performance at Louth Riverhead Theatre - CLICK HERE TO WATCH 

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Aims of the conference

• To increase understanding of the importance and impact that participatory music and wider arts activity can have
• To inform emerging creatives about ways of working and opportunities that are available
• To create links between researchers and community organisations
• To provide opportunities for academics and research professionals to disseminate their work
• To provide opportunities for people working in the arts to increase their delivery skills and understanding of their practice

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