Music

I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music. Albert Einstein

Music is about combining sounds and silences. It exists in some shape or form in every culture and society and is often perceived to be the most universal art form.

Music is also perhaps the best example for how art defies boundaries and connects people across countries, cultures and languages, which is something that we hope might become even more obvious within this section of the site. In fact, it might be on these very pages that we come across music that will later on be linked with the emergence of more creative, inspiring and inter-cultural realities. No pressure, but it is now up to you, and us.

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Latest events

Music
North West
The International Beat Jam Orchestra is a unique new musically diverse orchestra comprising of musicians from Greater Manchester’s refugee and other diverse communities, and RNCM students. We are looking for musicians, singers and MCs of all...
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - Saturday, June 22, 2013
London
The first Silent University Open Day will take place at The Showroom on Saturday 25 May 12–3pm. The Open Day will be an opportunity to expand the reach and discussions of the Silent University around the themes of Silence, Alternative...
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
London
Gypsy and Beyond... Dance Classes: Learn traditional moves and choreographies from Gypsy, Balkan and related cultures. 5th June - 10th July Every Wednesday at 7.30pm for 6 weeks, with live music from LGO members in the last week. Classes will...
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - Wednesday, July 10, 2013

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News

This year Refugee Week (17-23 June) aims to encourage a better understanding of Britain’s proud history of giving sanctuary to people escaping persecution, and to highlight the many ways in...
Manchester-based Iranian musician, Arian Sadr will be running montly Persian percussion workshops for the public. Please get in touch with info@ariansadr.com to find out more.  Workshop The Daf...

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Opportunities

The second Platforma Festival of arts and refugees will take place in Manchester at the end of...
The second Platforma Festival of arts and refugees will take place in Manchester at the end of...
  Music Wanted! Chilled Produce is a Nottingham based voluntary organisation that support...

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