Still giddy after last week’s Nordoff and Robbins Northen Music Awards. So much talent on show and so much great work happening in GM and beyond. We were honoured to support the Music & Wellbeing category and can’t wait to welcome this brilliant and beautiful organisation to GM ❤️

Funding Alert!

GM Culture & Creative Inspire small grant scheme is OPEN for applications from freelancers, artists and small culture and heritage organisations. Closing date is 31st May!

The next round of the GM Culture & Creative Culture Small Grant fund is OPEN. Closing date 30 May & then a further round in September 👇

Freelance artists and small culture & heritage organisations, head this way! The GM Culture & Creative small grants are open. Next deadline 30 May 👇

COME WORK WITH US!!

There’s loads of exciting stuff going on in music in GM at the moment so we’re looking for someone brilliant to help us and Greater Manchester Music Commission out, three days a week, as Senior Policy Officer, Music

You have until 20th May to apply ❤️

gmcajobs.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/27…

🆕✨We've re-launched the GMCA Inspire Fund!
Maybe you're a musician who needs a new instrument, a small group who needs funds to replace costumes, or a freelance artist who wishes to upskill via a training course? Grants of up to £2000 are available.
lght.ly/lglof1d

Delighted to announce Round Two of GM Culture & Creative small grant scheme Inspire is now OPEN!

Inspire gives grants of £500-£2,000 to freelancers, artists and small culture and heritage organisations

Applications to this round should be submitted by May 31 ❤️

10gm.org.uk/Inspire-Fund.h…

We've 4 paid placements for budding sound engineers identifying as female, trans, NB & gender fluid at the festival. You'll work with the tech team at one of our venues to deliver live sound for an array of artists.

Interested/have questions? Send your CV: [email protected]

BEYOND THE MUSIC is back!!

Limited Earlybird tickets are now on sale now for Beyond The Music 2024, 9-12th October, Manchester

Delegate passes (includes conference, festival and fringe entrance) here factoryinternational.org/whats-on/beyon…

Festival Only tickets here fatsoma.com/e/5t1kcnt5/bey……

NEW PROJECTS!⚡️ Live new music from Ray Aggs at WCML from their @samarbetaMR residency. Percussive lightning artwork by Mishka Henner in University of Salford Acoustics Department. Synth queen Sarah Bates to lead al fresco party in Islington Mill Courtyard.

soundsfromtheothercity.com/2024/03/feel-i…

Do you home educate your children or know someone who does? 📚

Come and check out our brand new weekly drama class for children and young people who are #homeeducated ! 🏠🎭

More info and book here
👉ow.ly/Hk6h50QwIP4

Did you know that we have relaxed performances for families who want to explore The 100 Story Hotel in a more chilled environment? ❤

Book now: bit.ly/100StoryHotel

RETURN OF THE MAX: Live music is set to return to Salford’s historic Maxwell Hall for first time in 10 years...

manchesterwire.co.uk/live-music-to-…

🎺🎺OUT NOW🎺🎺
A special Spill The Sound devoted to Liverpool’s indie six-piece, the awesome Red Rum Club.

Watch full episode here: youtu.be/ldqlJhvvnWU?si…

#redrumclub #indiemusic #liverpool

Not long to go until we launch our Writers' Group's pamphlet, 'Your Beauty Is In Your Heart', at Commonword Wellbeing & Green Festival 🌱 Join us at 6:30pm at Bridge 5 Mill to hear performances from our poets and get your copy of the pamphlet!

#Poetry #Wellbeing #GreenLiving

Who else is looking forward to getting out and making the most of the many green spaces within the borough? Much of this land was formed after the closure of the mines. Since the 70s, the council has worked with it's many partners to develop them in natural wildlife environments.

NEW AUDIO EXPERIENCE! 🎧

We talked to hundreds of local people with lived experience. We also spoke to Primary Care Clinicians, Social Prescribers, link workers & local community groups & clubs across the borough. Time and again, we uncovered a shared feeling of being STUCK.

Unveiling the first artists set to appear at our 2025 showcase!

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings The Longest Johns The Deep Blue Katherine Priddy Nick Hart & Tom Moore Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne Holly Clarke

Band on the Wall Hallé St Peter's New Century Night & Day Cafe The Castle Hotel #EFEx