Community Music
in its truest form
Now Hear This Music C.I.C. is an inclusive
Creative Health & Music Education provision offering accessible music-making to people of all backgrounds, ages & abilities.
We provide expert led classes and workshops that everyone can participate in, regardless of ability or previous music experience, and provide a wide range of instruments chosen for their accessibility and flexibility.
Led by lived experience, we prioritise meaningful levels of access, inclusion and autonomy in creativity and learning.
Our structure, techniques and resources support every participant to make music and develop their musicianship, as well as other skills essential to collaboration and co-production.
Bespoke workshops, designed around specific needs, are offered in addition to our weekly activities.
We work with schools and alternative learning providers, and those supporting the wellbeing and social inclusion of disabled, vulnerable, and marginalised communities.
During our practical music workshops you will get to play and explore different high quality musical instruments specially chosen for their accessibility.
Everything is provided – just bring yourself.
Regular Activities
We strive to be the most inclusive and accessible practical music provision our locality has ever seen.
All of the age ranges and ability levels listed in our activities site-wide are guides only.
Please get in touch to chat about your specific needs and explore which options will suit you best.
Now Hear This Music C.I.C. has been awarded a grant from the West of England Combined Authority to develop meaningfully inclusive, coproduced opportunities for disabled and vulnerable people to learn and play music!
Proudly holding an Ambassadorial role within the BNSSG ICB VCSE Alliance
NHTM founder Laura Porter has been awarded a grant from Arts Council England to research and develop inclusive practical music provision in North Somerset communities
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“Enjoyable, fun, productive, accessible! I can't recommend these music sessions highly enough. The sense of enjoyment and achievement after each session is wonderful!
The way Laura effortlessly incorporates different abilities within the group is truly professional, building such a sense of community.”
Kayleigh B., Just Play participant