Bristol Beacon Creative Learning

Morning 👋 We’ve hit #NewYearNewMe early & changed the name of this Twitter account. Why the change? 🧐 This year Bristol Plays Music merged fully with @Bristol_Beacon. We're now one charity committed to supporting people on a lifelong musical journey. buff.ly/32d0tsR

Come join us down in the cellars this half-term Halloween morning, for a spellbinding family dance party. Expect a jam-packed hour of games, props, music and dancing! 31 October bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/spook…

Tickets are still available for our Celebrating Age Concert on 30 October! This joyful half-term morning concert is free entry, pay what you decide. Book here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/celeb…

There are just 3 days left to go before Creative Health in Action, an event celebrating arts and wellbeing! Download the digital programme, access pack and social story here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/creat… Free entry, sign up via the link above. Friday 18 October 11am – 2.30pm

Today marks 1 month to go before our wonderful Celebrating Age Concert! Co-produced by Bristol Beacon, Bristol Drugs Project 50+ Crowd and @ageukbristol acts from around the community will treat us to a mix of music, movement and spoken word. 30 October buff.ly/47BvSCn

We are so excited to be hosting the Grand Final of @BBCYoungMus 2024 here next Tuesday, as 3 talented musicians compete for the title! Book here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bbc-y… Don't miss the free pre-event showcase from musicians from our Creative Learning & Engagement programmes!

It’s the start of the new school year and what better time to join one of our music ensembles? Whether it’s brass, percussion, strings, woodwind, singing, guitar or DJing, start your musical journey this autumn! Check out our offer for ages 7 - 18: bristolbeacon.org/join-an-ensemb…

Bristol Beacon, @creativeshift1, @BristolUni and Culture West are excited to bring you Creative Health in Action, taking place a month today! We are pleased to now announce the full list of contributors on our website. Sign up here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/creat…

@WeAllMakeMusic @disabilityarts @WECILBristol @PropsBristol @BrandonTrust

Call out! 📢 Do you identify as a Disabled Young Person? Are you interested in music? We’re developing a new programme of fun, inclusive music activities for disabled young people and to do this we need your help. Join our workshop now! 6 October bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/acces…

This summer, Bristol Beacon’s flagship youth ensembles, Bristol Youth Orchestra and Bristol Youth Choir joined forces and embarked on an exciting musical tour of Germany! Check out the blog and read more here: bristolbeacon.org/blog/bristol-y…

Our Hope Creative Minis: Music for Early Years Children and Foster Carers sessions restart this month in Knowle! For more info and to sign up see here: bristolbeacon.org/music-for-ever…

Check out this feature in @MusicTeacherMag about our exciting Inclusive Practitioner Level 4 CPD qualification and individual courses starting this October. Read more here: musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news/i… @TrinityC_L @SoulMediaUK

Come and join members of the joyful Dovetail Orchestra to learn to play some beautiful songs from around the world. Think Bangladeshi singing and fun drumming rhythms. 28 September 10.30am & 1.15pm Free entry, no booking required More info here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/dovet…

Calling musicians and music educators looking to develop their inclusive practice! With @TrinityC_L we are offering the Inclusive Practitioner CME, a comprehensive training programme. Full course or individual sessions available. Find out more here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/the-i…

Are you in Bristol? Fancy coming along to a fun family workshop this Saturday? We’ll be exploring ‘Rivers of Rhythm’ at @Bristol_Beacon alongside composer Ralph Clarkson. We’ll ride the river, create soundscapes using our voices and instruments, and sing and splash together.

📢Calling aspiring music leaders! Applications are now open for the BSO Young Associate Musician training scheme 🎉If you’re aged 18-26 and are keen to gain practical experience and training to springboard your career as a community music leader, we’d love to hear from you!

Bristol Beacon, @creativeshift1, @BristolUni and Culture West have collaborated to bring you Creative Health in Action; a day to celebrate, discuss and explore the impact of creativity on health. Friday 18 October Free entry - register your interest: shorturl.at/RCe5N

This Sat 10 August, we can’t wait to welcome you to Hoo-Ha! Festival, which is taking place at our Southmead home, Beacon Music Centre, for the very first time! It’s free entry, no tickets required! Info on how to get there and festival programme here: t.ly/gtZIv

Don't miss Rivers of Rhythm - a fun interactive music workshop for all the family, as part of #BBCProms2024. Come along to sing, play and splash together alongside sublime musicians from @BSOrchestra ! Sat 24 August Book here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/river…