World Book Day school visits

We will be visiting 7 different schools across World Book week to deliver a fun workshop based on the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. The event has proved very popular and all the spaces were booked up within days. Keep an eye out for future events, and book quick to avoid disappointment!

World Book Day Workshop taking place in community library

We will be hosting a "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" workshop on World Book Day, 7 March in Allesley Library at 4pm.

This event is suitable for early years children and their families and is free to attend. 

Just turn up at the library.

Creature Cantata II for schools

Wind and Brass Come and Play Day

Calling all wind players!
We are holding a come and play day for experienced woodwind, brass and percussion players aged 11+

If you are a wind, brass or percussion player, grade 3 or above then we would love to welcome you along to a wind band workshop day of fun and playing with like minded people.

the band is aimed at players with some experience (approx grade 3), but focused on having fun in making music with students, families and members of the community.

Contact music@coventry.gov.uk with an enquires and book your place.

Cost is £5 per attendee and venue is to be confirmed but will be in Coventry.

Drapers' Hall Spring Sharing

This will be another chance for our parents to see our groups perform week beginning on 18 March.

Applications for our annual Charles Barratt Award scheme will open on 18 March until 8 May. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain some help with supporting your musical journey for those who need it.

Full details of how to apply and more about the award can be found on our website.

A fantastic FREE fun singing workshop for year 5 and 6 pupils

FREE KS2 – KS5 BIG SINGING EVENT 2024 - “Trailblazers” – A cantata celebrating important people and places in music and history.

The AYM Awards Programme

 Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) supports talented young people from low-income families, helping them to overcome financial and social barriers they face to progression.

They offer up to £100,000 in grants each year to exceptional young musicians whose families are on a lower income. They provide flexible funding towards musical costs (like tuition, instrument costs or travel) plus individual support to cater to personal circumstances. This could be anything from mentoring and workshops with professional musicians, the chance to observe them perform, free tickets to concerts and performance opportunities. They currently have funding particularly aimed at supporting young musicians in the West Midlands region and so would value your support in sharing the following information so that as many young people as possible know about the opportunity and can apply for a grant should they need it.

 The Awards programme is both inclusive and means-tested, allowing young people to get the right level of support based on their own circumstances. Our key criteria are musical talent and financial need, meaning whatever genre the musician plays, they can prove their eligibility without having to have taken formal exams.

 For more information, or to talk about the Awards Programme in more detail please get in touch with Sarah Barton-Wales, AYM Partnerships Manager.

To share information about the Awards and to signpost a young musician you work with to apply, please see the following information, links and attachments that can be shared with teachers, families and young people:

 Video Resources – These video resources have been created with Alumni Award winners about the application process and the Awards themselves. They are helpful to share alongside the images and information as they really explain it from young people who have been through the process. 

Road to Godiva Opportunity

Following the immense success of last year, Positive Youth Foundation are thrilled to announce that we are once again offering their bespoke Road to Godiva programme. From April to July, in collaboration with Coventry City Council, they are providing a platform for 10 young individuals to showcase their talent at Godiva Festival on a new exciting prestigious stage called Cov Connex in July.

But that’s not all! These lucky participants will have the privilege of working with Positive Youth Foundation for a duration of 12 weeks leading up to Godiva Festival, on their exclusive Artist Development Programme. Here’s a glimpse of what individuals can expect:

• Collaborate with a music producer to create their very own unique music track.
• Record their masterpiece in a state-of-the-art music studio at ODE Creatives Studio in Coventry.
• Engage and collaborate with other talented music artists.
• Attend workshops on songwriting and stage performance, led by experienced industry practitioners.
• Build their own creative portfolio, complete with free headshots and a professional photoshoot.
• Have their music released on popular music streaming platforms for the world to enjoy.
• Embark on exciting trips within the UK.
• Perform live at the Godiva Festival on Saturday, 6th July.

The criteria for participation are as follows:

• Age: 14-25
• Dates: April-July
• Seeking young individuals with a passion for creating their own music, whether they are rappers, singers, or DJs.