About us
Our vision is that every person experiences the benefits that music making brings
Our Mission and Values
Our mission is to provide opportunities in Middlesbrough for people of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances to make music, connect with others and explore their musical identity.
Musinc’s mission is achieved through our values.
We are:
- Inclusive: accessibility and diversity drives everything we do
- Collaborative: we build connections with communities
- Creative: we’re passionate about developing new ideas
- Responsive: we respect and understand the needs of others
- Determined: we tackle challenges and inspire others to make change
Our Programme
We know that music has the power to change lives for people of all ages and backgrounds, and that the process of making and engaging in music activities can contribute significantly to increased wellbeing.
Musical inclusion sits at the heart of our approach to our work and the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion influence all aspects of what we do. We offer a range of engaging musical activities including open access groups, projects with local partners for people facing barriers, a schools programme, as well as performances and sharing events.
Musinc was established in Middlesbrough in 2012, originally a musical inclusion programme as part of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England (AMIE), funded by Youth Music. Organisations as part of this network worked together to promote equity in musical education and to support others to do the same through advocacy, CPD, resources and strategic alliances.
Our current programme is hosted by Middlesbrough Council and is based at Middlesbrough Town Hall. Our partner projects are run with local organisations across the Middlesbrough area. Musinc receives a Catalyser funding grant from the Youth Music as well as Arts Council England grant funding, through Middlesbrough Town Hall’s National Portfolio Organisation status. This funding covers the delivery costs of our activities and events programme, allowing us to remove financial barriers to participation by offering low-cost activities and full bursaries for participants who need it most.
Musinc is also a strategic partner in the Tees Valley Music Education Hub, contributing expertise in musical inclusion within organisations and their delivery. We work closely with the Hub and Tees Valley Music Service to support the development and delivery of their Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Musinc’s own Inclusion Action Plan outlines the plan for developing inclusive practice across Musinc’s activities.
What our participants and partners have said:
The opportunity for them to meet fellow musicians from different parts of Teesside and mix in such a creative and safe space, is really special. ‘A’ loves the sessions and is keen to do as much as possible with you all.
The opportunity for them to meet fellow musicians from different parts of Teesside and mix in such a creative and safe space, is really special. ‘A’ loves the sessions and is keen to do as much as possible with you all.
The groups thoroughly enjoy being part of a sociable setting with music at the heart of it. The sessions offer so much opportunities for individuals to immerse themselves in music, emotion and interaction with other people.
The groups thoroughly enjoy being part of a sociable setting with music at the heart of it. The sessions offer so much opportunities for individuals to immerse themselves in music, emotion and interaction with other people.
Rockin’ Christmas was a brilliant afternoon, with the main element being allowing the children to be children, sing, dance, shout, have fun and just be themselves! The opportunity and impact for our children to see live music and be able to join in is beyond measurable.
Rockin’ Christmas was a brilliant afternoon, with the main element being allowing the children to be children, sing, dance, shout, have fun and just be themselves! The opportunity and impact for our children to see live music and be able to join in is beyond measurable.
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