This is your reminder that Music for All’s second award round is still open! Check out our website for more information! 💙 www.musicforall.org.uk/awards-overv... ⏰ Application deadline: 7 May 2026 at 12 noon #MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLives #MusicForAll #Grants #Fundraise

Music educates the whole child, for life.

Did you know that music can reduce the need for anti-psychotic medication in dementia care by up to 67%? In 2026, we’re reopening the Power of Music fund to previous awardees to support music therapy in dementia care. ***Open to previous awardees only.***

At 10, James bought a piano with sticky keys from a charity shop and taught himself to play. At 23, he was now able to purchase a fully functioning instrument thanks to a Music for All grant. Support us to support more aspiring musicians! www.musicforall.org.uk/donate/becom...

We are proud to support @artsandminds' open letter: Every young person deserves the chance to explore their creativity, discover their strengths and follow their passions. Put music and arts back at the heart of our curriculum! shorturl.at/3OxYk

Music is always there.

Keeping it light to kick off the month 💙 #MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLive #Music #JokeOfTheMonth

Have you sent your brain to the gym this week yet!? #musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicforall Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read... www.classical-music.com/articles/why...

Everyone is heard.

Thank you to Stockport u3a Music Making Group for raising £350 at your concert in February! We are incredibly grateful for your support 💙 Do you want to fundraise for Music for All? Check our website to find out how you can get involved! www.musicforall.org.uk/get-involved...

📣 We’re hiring! Join us as this year’s Learn to Play Assistant to support one of the UK’s most inspiring celebrations of music-making! If you’re organised & driven to making opportunities more accessible, we’d love to hear from you. 🔗 Visit our website to view the full job spec and how to apply

Did you know that social prescribing connects people to music-making to improve mental health, reduce stress, and combat loneliness? 🎶 Thanks to the #PowerofMusic Fund, more can access music programmes supporting wellbeing. Ask your GP or check @NASP for more information!

Because of you!

We had a brilliant afternoon celebrating the impact of music making and Music for All's achievements. Thanks to everyone who joined us at the House of Lords Event! Read the full article here: www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news...

Playing a musical instrument requires a lot of attention and focus, and is a brilliant way to relieve stress and anxiety. That’s why we need available and accessible music-making opportunities for everyone! Support us today! www.musicforall.org.uk/donate-now/ #MusicForAllChampions

The Arts Council of Wales revealed that initiatives like music in hospital wards and community arts programmes significantly reduce pressure on the NHS, offering substantial public sector savings and improved wellbeing. Full report: shorturl.at/J9fq8

Significantly better.

The Bill Quay Jubilee Trust received a grant for music sessions at an assisted living facility. The participants were invited to sing along, have a tea and a biscuit, and enjoy a chat. Support music-making opportunities like this and donate today! www.musicforall.org.uk/donate-now/

On Monday, Music for All spent a wonderful afternoon at the House of Lords, hosted by The Lord Bichard KCB. We welcomed supporters and Ambassadors, celebrated our achievements and raised awareness of the ongoing need for funding to expand equal music-making opportunities.

Filled with music and music-making.

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions of female musicians who are shaping the world of music today 🎶 #MusicforAll #InternationalWomensDay #Charity #UKCharity #Fundraising #Donations #GirlPower

Are you hosting a concert or show at the end of the term? 🎶 Share your music and support more equal music-making opportunities for everyone by adding a donation QR code to your concert programmes, tickets, or posters for free! drive.google.com/file/d/17IqU...

We awarded two pianos to Paragon’s inclusive music programme, enabling disabled musicians in Scottish urban and remote areas to work on and perform their own music. Support music-making opportunities for everyone as a Music for All Champion! www.musicforall.org.uk/donate/becom...

We all have this one song we cannot get out of our heads… #MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLive #Music #JokeOfTheMonth

In 2023, when Chapman was 13, the blind and neurodivergent pianist received a Music for All grant, contributing to the purchase of an acoustic piano. In our first guest blog post, Chapman and his father Chun are sharing Chapman’s incredible and inspiring story. Read it here: lnkd.in/e8XFDFDj

This was us back in 2016, and we’re delighted to confirm we’re back again for 2026, taking place across 8 - 11 October! Keep an eye on our website and socials for updates 👀 New to Learn to Play? Visit ‘What is Learn to Play’ to find out more: www.musicforall.org.uk/what-is-lear...

🎵 Support music opportunities, straight from your payslip. Donate to Music for All through Payroll Giving. It’s tax-efficient, easy to set up, and costs you less to help support disadvantaged music makers across the UK. Talk to your employer and make a monthly impact 💙

With a Jazz fundraiser in December 2025, our amazing trustee Simon, Dave Morgan and his EJI group raised £80 for us. Thank you for your support! Fundraising helps us share the joy of music-making with more people. Start your fundraiser today! More info: musicforall.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/

🗣️“The sessions were enormously well received, with 34 individuals attending, an excellent number for a totally new service. [...] We have already received many requests for further sessions!” Without you, we couldn’t support projects like this. Donate today! shorturl.at/hzbAv

This week, two things happened for the arts in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 1️⃣ New evidence shows arts engagement delivers huge health and economic benefits 2️⃣ The Welsh budget signals growing recognition of that value 🧵👇

Do you want to fundraise for us, but running isn't your jam? How about a sponsored walk! No matter if you want to take on a 10K or a 100K challenge, there is the perfect option for you: choose a challenge here (ultrachallenge.com) and let us know via email ([email protected]) to sign up!

Did you know that we offer a range of different awards every year? No matter if you are a community group, a school, a complete beginner or just need a bit of support to get back into music making, there is an award for you! Follow us here so you won’t miss when we open our next award round!

Round 2 is now open! - Electro acoustic guitars - Pbuzz instruments - Ukuleles - Keyboard bundles - Drum Kits - Orange crush mini amps Visit: www.musicforall.org.uk/awards-overv...

Making some noise this grey February 🎺 Tell us your favourite musical joke in the comments! #MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLive #Music #JokeOfTheMonth

Help disadvantaged music makers experience a lifetime of music by including Music for All in your will with Farewill! Farewill is one of the UK’s leading will-writing services, allowing you to write or update your will for free! Make a difference today! farewill.com/musicforall-web

No matter if you are 9, 39 or 99, we offer access to equal music-making opportunities to everyone. But did you know that Music for All receives no government or arts council funding? We fully depend on brilliant people like you! Support us and donate today! musicforall.enthuse.com/donate#!/

Music for All awarded Sudbourne Primary School funding to purchase instruments to support a specialist music teacher, who runs weekly music sessions at the school. We believe everyone should have access to music making opportunities. Support us today: musicforall.enthuse.com/donate#!/

We all love to listen to music. A great song can trigger memories, change a mood, and activate many parts of your brain. But to truly unlock your mind's potential, we must move beyond passive listening to active music-making. Read more: shorturl.at/767B5

Thank you to the Scottish International Tuba Festival for hosting a fundraiser last December. We receive no government or arts council funding, so we depend on brilliant people like you when it comes to fundraising. Organise a Music for All fundraiser in 2026: www.musicforall.org.uk/get-involved...

£20 can fund a 45-minute music lesson by a professional tutor for both children and adults who may be facing a variety of barriers and hardships. That’s less than 40p a minute to support a lifetime of happy music making! 😀 Head to our website & click on ‘Donate now’ to give the gift of music 🎶

Did you know that Music for All offers corporate volunteering opportunities? Make use of those volunteering days and support our charity! Get in touch to learn more: drop us an email to [email protected] #Volunteering #CorporateVolunteering #DonateYourTime #Charity #GiveBack #MusicForAll

⭐ Want a free Music for All badge that you can wear with pride? ⭐ By donating monthly as a Champion, you can join us in making a long-term commitment to supporting people to experience the far-reaching benefits of making music 💛. Find out more: www.musicforall.org.uk/donate/become-a-champion/

Round 5: only 2 more days! ➡️ Chronic diseases & conditions affecting quality of life ➡️ For groups working with those facing financial hardship ➡️ Youth Clubs ➡️ Half-size Classical guitars ➡️ Descant recorders ➡️ Learn to Play Award (individuals) Visit: www.musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-fu...

Did you know that we have a free toolkit to support Music for All fundraisers? Concerts, marathons, bake sales - your ideas can help fund life-changing music access for people across the UK. 🎶 Get started by downloading the toolkit now! www.musicforall.org.uk/get-involved...

It’s awesome.

Fancy a challenge in 2026? No matter if 5k or a full marathon, we rely on incredible fundraisers like you and are excited to support you supporting us 💙 1️⃣ Choose your running event: runforcharity.com/running-events 2️⃣ Email [email protected], so we can set you up. Good luck!

Proud to support KYTHE Composes with a Music for All grant! The project supported 47 young people to write, record and perform original music—building confidence, wellbeing, friendships and new skills in a safe, welcoming space. From band camps to live performances, music became a powerful tool.

This is how to welcome the new year right: you are on a roll already, Wallis! #MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLive #Music #JokeOfTheMonth

2025 has been quite a year here at Music For All! Tonight, we raise a glass to our trustees, team, and everyone who’s supported us. You are amazing, and we cannot wait to see what 2026 will bring 💙 #MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLive #NewYearsEve #Wrapped

Left it till the last minute to do your online Christmas shopping? There’s no time like the ‘present’ to get started, and your hard-earned money can go even further if you register with Easyfundraising! Visit easyfundraising.org.uk to give more this Christmas 🧑🎄