Brighton and Hove Music for Connection

We are Brighton & Hove’s specialist community music service for adults of all abilities.

[Brighton and Hove Music for Connection @MusicForConnect]

This ALS consists of seven monthly in-person sessions of 2.5 hours each, comprising the same six people & facilitator for all sessions.

⭐Contact us for more details & booking - 10% Early Bird Discount before the end of December!⭐

https://t.co/jSTH02YxzZ

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"There's nothing weak in looking for answers and solutions from other people. If anything, it's a sign of strength"

Could you be one of the participants we’re looking for?

We're offering an in-person Action Learning Set for neurodivergent community artists from January 2025

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Connecting a group of people with common professional experiences, Action Learning focuses on the process of exploring work challenges, in a dynamic, facilitated environment promoting trust and safety

[Brighton and Hove Music for Connection @MusicForConnect]

Many participants are also members of our weekly string group and facilitator Bela has noticed a marked difference in these individuals' musicality, growth, confidence and experimentation.

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Strings Unbarred also had its final session. This project's focus has always been music-making without reading the notes, and what a success it's been.

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Come along and support these wonderful local musicians who've enjoyed working hard (and having fun!) exploring their stringed instruments and making music together

All events are FREE

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🎻Brighton & Hove's very own string band are giving 3 festive performances this month, in the city!🎻

🎁Sat 7th Dec: Tower House Christmas Market, 1-1:45pm

♪ Tue 17th Dec: winter performance at Brighthelm Centre. 0930: Beginner Session (all welcome). 1045-1115: performance

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📚Fri 20th Dec: Jubilee Library Children's Winter Music Event. Christmas and winter-themed songs with opportunities for children to join in! This session is open to families and is especially suitable for families and children with SEND. 2:00pm to 2:45pm

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✏️Save the date✏️

Head down to @BrighthelmURC for free, festive music played by the city's very own community String Band!

Tue 17 Dec:

❄️0930 Beginner Session (all welcome)
❄️1045-1115 Festive performance

Support these wonderful local musicians making music together

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FREE for anyone aged over 50 (funded by BHCC's Third Sector Partnership fund) / donation if under 50

All welcome, see you then!

Booking essential: https://t.co/HpucTzaIKB

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Sessions can boost a feeling of togetherness, enhancing wellbeing. Some studies have shown that improvisation with others can reduce cortisol, resulting in lower stress and anxiety. Creating 'in the moment' allows us to communicate, process emotions and encourage self-expression

[Brighton and Hove Music for Connection @MusicForConnect]

The themes of the session are exploration, listening, playfulness, self-expression, and creating together. These are light-hearted and supportive sessions, with fun and wellbeing as the focus: like a friendly campfire jam session, where every sound is welcome

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Most musicians want to do more than simply read notes. They want the ability to create, 'in the moment'

Improvision sessions encourage this. It's liberating, mindful and fun. It helps listening skills, boosts confidence, and allows us time to consider a musical 'response'

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‘Love the variety! Thoroughly enjoyable’

‘A non-judgemental and fun space to play with others’

‘I feel free!’

Strings Unbarred is a mixed ability group, with a minimum playing requirement of a major scale

Booking / info:

https://t.co/yfKaqojMxF
https://t.co/aaUeQlCVKk

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♪ Our final Strings Unbarred will take place on Tuesday 3rd December ♪

Are you an adult violin / viola / cello player? Bring your instrument, listening ears, and curiosity. No music stands required!

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A unique opportunity to play music in a group of like-minded people, based on listening and creating together, rather than from sheet music

Learn melodies and make new ones in a friendly and encouraging group
🔷9:30-11:30am🔷
🔷Brighthelm Centre 🔷

‘Inspiring and informative’

[Brighton and Hove Music for Connection @MusicForConnect]

FREE for anyone aged over 50 (funded by BHCC's Third Sector Partnership fund) / donation if under 50

All welcome, see you then!

Booking essential: https://t.co/HpucTzaaV3

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🎻Playing and listening together for fun and self-expression🎻

• Strings jam
️• All-abilities
• Central Brighton (Brighthelm Centre)

Don't have an instrument? Use one of ours!

No music-reading required

🍂Monday 25th Nov 1:45-3:30pm🍂
❄️Thursday 19th Dec 10:45am-12:30pm❄️

[Brighton and Hove Music for Connection @MusicForConnect]

The themes of the session are exploration, listening, playfulness, self-expression, and creating together. These are light-hearted and supportive sessions, with fun and wellbeing as the focus: like a friendly campfire jam session, where every sound is welcome