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02 Feb 2022

Music Makers: Just Be Yourself

Written by Rosie Bergonzi I really enjoyed the process of writing the song ‘Just Be Yourself’. The brief was to ‘celebrate’ so I felt sure this song would work well. It’s both a song and an activity, as it can be personalised to each child. It can encourage young... more...

19 Jan 2022

Welcome to Early Years Month

Happy new year! We wanted to kick off 2022 in style, so for the next month here at NYMAZ we’ll be celebrating all things Early Years. Between now and 19 February, you can look forward to guest blogs, new resources and fresh content every week, all to help you start 2022 with... more...

26 Oct 2021

Music Business and Management POD - How to make it happen!

Plugged In 16-25 and interested in going into the Music Industry? You’ll need to know a few key tips on how to manage you music business! Join NYMAZ and Mark Slater from Hull University’s Music Management course for this 7 week FREE (initial deposit taken on booking) POD which... more...

21 Sep 2021

Big Brass Fest!

Big Brass Fest! Join us on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October, 10am - 4pm NYMAZ will be hosting alongside Brass Bands England this exciting two-day interactive practical brass ensemble workshops, open to all standards of player! Perform and learn alongside Brass ensembles Back Chat Brass and Bollywood Brass band the styles,... more...

03 Aug 2021

Carnival of the Animals - Little Listeners

What sound does an elephant make? Or a tortoise? Or a kangaroo? Join the fabulous players of the Orchestra of Opera North for this relaxed concert for young children and their families, where moving around and responding naturally to the music is actively encouraged. During this magical interactive event, you... more...

08 Jun 2021

‘Five a Day Music’ Summer Singing Resource

NYMAZ & Flash Company Arts launch FREE ‘Five a Day Music’ summer singing resource for schools & nurseries Free to download from www.fiveadaymusic.com Celebrate the arrival of summer in song! NYMAZ and Flash Company Arts have released a special summer ‘Five A Day’ singing resource for early years,... more...

20 Apr 2021

NYMAZ Launches Connect: Resound Learning Festival

Free event for music education sector to explore and celebrate remote learning 17 - 21 May, sign up for sessions at www.connectresoundfest.org.uk Youth music charity and digital pioneer NYMAZ is launching a free, week-long festival for the music education community to come together, share learning and celebrate success. The... more...

25 Feb 2021

DIY Festival POD with Sophie Cooper

Ready to kickstart your career as a music festival manager or producer? Then this is the course for you! We are delighted to be running a five-week FREE course for 16-25 year olds to learn how to curate their own DIY Music Festival. This course will run on Wednesdays weekly... more...

25 Feb 2021

DJ Skills with DJ NikNak

We are excited to offer an eye-opening four-week course to 16-25 year olds interested in developing skills in DJing, running weekly on Thursdays from 1-29 April at 5-6.30pm online. Led by acclaimed DJ NikNak (Nicole Richards), this course will explore the industry skills needed to carve out your own... more...

20 Jan 2021

100 Human Voices

Sound Recording Workshops Ages 11-18 Monday 15 February and Thursday 18 February Morning workshops 10-11.30am Evening workshops 5-6.30pm You can attend just the morning or evening workshops, or all of them! FREE Join NYMAZ and sound artist Duncan Chapman, from South Asian arts organisation, Manasamitra, in this two-part interactive workshop... more...