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Only 16 days until the Learn to Play weekend, but it’s not too late to order a promo pack. Simply fill in the form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#LearnToPlay #MusicForAll #MusicForAllUK #FreeMusicLessons #InclusiveMusic
September 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Imagine a weekend that introduces the joy of music-making! Do you want a free taster session? Then give us a follow; our Learn to Play activity map is live, with more events added weekly! 💜

#LearnToPlay #MusicForAll #MusicForAllUK #FreeMusicLessons #InclusiveMusic
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Still not over it! Relive NOYO and BBC National Orchestra of Wales at the proms with these wonderful pictures. 📸

Love the photos? Now listen to our performance. We start at 1 hour 27 minutes ⤵️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#ThisIsOurOrchestra #InclusiveMusic #BBCProms #Disability
A NOYO violinist sits on stage with a BBC Proms logo projected on the wall behind her. NOYO and BBC NOW string players perform at the BBC Proms. A NOYO Clarion player laughs with a Music Leader on stage at the BBC Proms. Clarion soloist Alessandro Vazzana performs on stage at the BBC Proms.
August 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Have you tried using your Clarion with effects pedals? Gareth Churchill has been experimenting with playing his through a delay and reverb effects unit.

Download and start experimenting with the Clarion today for free on the App and Microsoft Store!

#Disability #Accessibility #InclusiveMusic
August 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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#InclusiveMusic #ThisIsOurOrchestra
August 14, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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#SoundStudies #MusicAndAccessibility #InclusiveMusic #AudioResearch #SoundAndSociety #PhDResearch #LAURAHub #UniversityOfSalford #MediaCityUK #AcademicCommunity #InterdisciplinaryResearch #phdsky #musicscience #psychscisky #academicsky
July 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM
lifebrieflynews.bsky.social
DJ Fuckoff wants everyone on the dance floor - yes, even you

https://lifebriefly.news/dj-fuckoff-wants-everyone-on-the-dance-floor-yes-even-you

#DanceFloorCulture #PsytranceMovement #InclusiveMusic
DJ Fuckoff wants everyone on the dance floor - yes, even you
June 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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#psychology #DeafAwareness #HearingLoss #SensoryExperience #soundsensitivity #SoundStudies #MusicAndAccessibility #InclusiveMusic #AudioResearch #SoundAndSociety #PhDResearch #LAURAHub #UniversityOfSalford
May 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week!

For an extra dose of feel-good music, come and see the National Open Youth Orchestra in concert in Cardiff or Bristol. More information and tickets ⤵️
noyo.org.uk/bbcproms/#:~....

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Disability #InclusiveMusic #Music
A blue background with purple music graphics and a picture of Bethan playing flute. Text reads: "Mental Health Awareness Week, 11th - 17th May 2026, 3 ways playing in an orchestra can improve your mental health!" A blue background with colourful graphics of a happy person and a brain. Text reads: "Music improves your mood! Both listening to, and playing your favourite music releases the hormone dopamine! Dopamine is the “feel-good” hormone and can help boost your mood." A blue background with colourful graphics of a love heart and pillows. Text reads: Music helps you feel more relaxed! Making music with others has been found to lower cortisol - the stress hormone! Music can help young people cope with challenging situations, and can have a positive effect on symptoms of various mental health conditions." A blue background with a colourful graphic of headphones and a photo of a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads: "Music can help you express emotions! Both listening to and playing music can help you understand emotions, which can help you process them! Playing music can help you to express your emotions, and doing this with other people can be a really positive experience!"
May 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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#MusicAndAccessibility #InclusiveMusic
#AudioResearch #SoundAndSociety #PhDResearch
#LAURAHub #UniversityOfSalford #MediaCityUK
#AcademicCommunity #InterdisciplinaryResearch
April 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
nicholascrutton.bsky.social
So great to be out and about delivering some Sonic Bothy Open Sessions - this week at Wheatley Care. Some serious sound shenanigans - much fun was had!!! Big joy! 😊 With Ali @gianttank.bsky.social
#sound #workshop #improvisation #experimentalmusic #inclusivemusic
Nic and Ali looking out front smiling.
March 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Happy St. David's Day from Bethan (flute and harp) and Josh (violin and bass).

Apply to join our Welsh Regional NOYO Ensemble in Cardiff, or in Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol and London ⤵️
noyo.org.uk/apply-2026

#StDavidsDay #InclusiveMusic #Accessibility #YouthMusic
A green slide decorated with daffodils and pictures of Bethan and Josh. Text reads: "Happy St. David’s Day, Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus, from Bethan, Josh and NOYO! Green slide decorated with drawings of woman in traditional Welsh outfit and Welsh cakes. Text reads: "How is St. David’s Day celebrated? In schools, children often dress in traditional Welsh dress, or Welsh rugby uniforms, and take part in their school Eisteddfod - smaller versions of Wales’ national festival. Often an Eisteddfod has singing, instrumental, writing and poetry competitions. Across Wales, people take part in St David’s Day parades, often wearing daffodils and leeks, national symbols of Wales. There is also traditional Welsh dancing and singing such as the national anthem ‘Mae Hen Wlad fy nhadau’, and Welsh hymns such as ‘Calon Lân’. People will also have traditional Welsh foods for school dinner that day, such as cawl, Welsh rarebit and Welsh cakes. Green slide decorated with drawings of a leek and the Welsh flag. Text reads: "Facts about St. David David was born, unusually, on the Pembrokeshire cliffs during a thunderstorm. David was a monk at a young age and founded a monastery at around the year 560. The area where he built the monastery would later have a cathedral and be named St David’s after him. St David’s is the smallest city in the UK with a population of around 1,600 and is around the size of a small village with an area of about 0.30 square miles. David was known as “Dewi Dyfrwr” which means “David the water drinker.” This was because of the monks diet which consisted of bread and water." Green slide decorated with drawings of a daffodil and a harp. Text reads: "Facts about St. David According to legend, David was a miracle maker. He performed miracles such as restoring a blind man’s sight and bringing a child back to life. One of the most famous miracles David performed happened when he was preaching to a large crowd, and some people were struggling to hear him. When a white dove landed on David’s shoulder, the floor where he was standing rose up so that everyone could see and hear him. David’s last words to his followers were supposedly “Do the little things, the small things you’ve seen me doing.” After David’s death a shrine was built in his honour which is still there today and is a very popular pilgrimage site."
March 1, 2026 at 9:10 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by exploring how pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians have changed music, from classical all the way to pop!

Young musicians can come to a NOYO Open Rehearsal. More info and book ⤵️
noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals

#InclusiveMusic #LGBTQIA
A photo of Bethan playing flute with a pride flag behind them. Text reads: "LGBTQ+ History Month 2026. Bethan explores the impact of LGBTQ+ artists on music history" Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in classical music. LGBTQ+ people have played a vital role in the development of music, from their influence in classical music, to the development of glam rock, house music and pop. LGBTQ+ composers who influenced classical music include: Francis Poulenc Ethel Smyth While their music doesn’t have explicitly LGBTQ+ themes, many historians believe their music reflected their own personal feelings about their relationships. Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in dance music. Frankie Knuckles, dubbed “The Godfather of House Music,” was an openly gay DJ and producer who blended disco, electro, funk and pop music and helped make house music a global sensation. Kunckles’ influence led to a new generation of dance music, influencing the likes of David Guetta and Daft Punk." Text reads: "LGBTQ+ impact in pop music. Innovative pop artists like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury gave recognition to the LGBTQ+ community through their lyrics in the 70s and 80s, but it was often subtle due to the culture of the time. Recently, artists have explored LGBTQ+ themes like self-acceptance and coming out more openly, helping push culture forward. Examples include Hayley Kiyoko's "Girls like Girls," Wrabel's "The Village," and perhaps most famously, Lady Gaga's "Born this Way.""
February 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
inspiring-comms.bsky.social
What a fantastic session at Community Chorus today! 🎵✨
We spent the afternoon practicing some beautiful Scottish songs, filling the room with harmony, smiles, and so much positive energy 🎶
#CommunityChorus 🎶 #InclusiveMusic 💙 #ScottishSongs 🇸🇨 #MusicForAll ✨ 🤝 #UpliftingVoices 🌈 #StrongerTogether 🎵
January 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Julia plays the violin with the Bristol NOYO Ensemble, one of the five Regional NOYO Ensembles we run with our partners in Bristol, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Cardiff or London. Watch her tell you why it's worth signposting 🎶

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4o58B2s

#InclusiveMusic
December 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Season's greetings from Open Up Music! To celebrate, NOYO musicians have been dressing up at rehearsals. Here are some of our favourite festive outfits spotted at in the last few weeks! 🧑‍🎄

#Christmas #NOYO #InclusiveMusic #Accessibility
A young musician plays cor Anglais while wearing a Santa hat and beard. A Music Leader covers their mouth and laughs while wearing a Santa hat. A young musician smiles at the camera while wearing a Santa hat and Christmas jumper. A young musician plays oboe at a NOYO rehearsal while wearing a Christmas jumper.
December 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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To mark the end of Disability History Month, National Open Youth Orchestra musician Bethan (flute and harp) wanted to share a bit about the history of the month, and highlight a pioneering disabled musician with a NOYO connection!

#InclusiveMusic #Wittgenstein #DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility
A photo of a young musician playing flute at a NOYO rehearsal. Text reads "Bethan's guide to Disability History Month 20 November 20 December 2025". An infographic about the history of Disability History month. A musician focus on pioneering disabled musician Paul Wittgenstein.
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Please help us reach our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising goal! Donate before Tuesday 9 December, and everything you give will be doubled thanks to match funding ⤵️
bit.ly/OUMChristmas

#ChristmasChallenge #InclusiveMusic
Three young musicians rehearse with the National Open Youth Orchestra. They all wear Santa hats.
December 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
Three days left to support our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign!

Donate before Tuesday, and every pound you give will be doubled ❤️
bit.ly/OUMChristmas

#InclusiveMusic #ChristmasChallenge
December 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
openupmusic.bsky.social
11-25 year old-musician? Come to a Bristol NOYO Ensemble Open Rehearsal to find out if it could be for you!

When?
- Saturday 7 February, 1.20–4.30 pm
- Saturday 14 March, 1–4 pm

Where?
Beacon Music Centre, BS10 5SJ

Sign up at noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals

#InclusiveMusic #DisabilityHistoryMonth
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Know a young person who could benefit from being part of an inclusive ensemble? Tell them about Regional NOYO Ensemble Open Rehearsals in Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff or London.

Young people can find out more and sign up at noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals.

#InclusiveMusic #Accessibility
A young musician plays clarinet at a London NOYO Ensemble rehearsal. He is surrounded by colourful shapes and music notes. Text reads "Come to an Open Rehearsal!" A young musician high fives a Music Leader at a Bristol NOYO Ensemble rehearsal. They are surrounded by colourful shapes. Text reads "Meet friendly Music Leaders". A young musician plays violin at Bristol NOYO Ensemble rehearsal. She is surrounded by colourful shapes and musical notes. Text reads "Say "hi" to NOYO musicians. A young musician plays synthesizer at a NOYO rehearsal. She is surrounded by colourful shapes. Text reads "Sign up at noyo.org.uk/open-rehearsals".
November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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🎵 A new guide to adaptive musical instruments is out now — supporting greater access to music-making for disabled musicians. Explore innovations in inclusive instrument design via the Inclusive Music Consortium.

www.musiceducation.global/c/resources-...

#InclusiveMusic #Accessibility
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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The updated 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 is here, to help ensure disabled musicians know what's available to them. Explore what’s possible 🎶 takeitaway.org.uk/accessible-i...
With thanks to artscouncilengland.bsky.social.

#InclusiveMusic #AdaptiveInstruments #Accessibility
A wide rectangular graphic. Text reads: “Guide to Buying Adaptive Musical Instruments, published by Inclusive Music Consortium” with their logo, which is a soundwave icon next to the name. The image of the Clarion shows coloured shapes on a Windows tablet. In the bottom-right corner is the Arts Council England logo with the text: “Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.”
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Here's Pea (Cardiff NOYO Ensemble) sharing the "really, really, really cool" experience of going on tour with the professional musicians of @bournemouthso.bsky.social‬ and BSO Resound alongside Georgie (Birmingham NOYO Ensemble) and Ale (NOYO Alumnus)👏

#InclusiveMusic #NOYO
August 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM