Join the Sound! Music Hub Youth Board!
If you're aged between 10 and 21 and passionate about music, then our new Sound! Music Hub Youth Board wants to hear from you!!
Who are we?
Sound! is the new Music Hub for Knowsley, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Warrington.
It’s made up of a group of organisations that work together to provide music education for children and young people.
Funded by the Department for Education via Arts Council England, Sound! will be working with 557 schools and 210,687 pupils plus home/alternately educated in our region.
It aims to improve young people’s access to existing music activities both in and our of school and increase the connection between the two.
The Youth Board is a group of 12 young people who, collaborating with Music Hub staff, directly influence strategy and plans for Sound!
Why join the Sound! Music Hub Youth Board?
- Make an Impact: Your voice matters! Have your say on music education in your area, as well as shape local music programmes and initiatives.
- Gain experience: Develop leadership and teamwork skills and better understand what a future in music can look like.
- Meet Like-Minded Peers: Connect with other young music enthusiasts.
- Have fun: Create, participate in and attend exciting projects and events.
- You’ll attend meetings: Monthly meetings to input into how music is taught and how opportunities to engage with music are programmed and delivered in your area
- You’ll have the chance to get involved in projects: Help plan and get involved with music education initiatives such as performances, campaigns and social media takeovers
- You’ll engage your community: Represent the group at local events and outreach activities in your area, where appropriate.
- You’ll give feedback and ideas: Your ideas and feedback will be what makes Sound! Music Hub tick! Share your thoughts on improving music education and other music initiatives.
- An Inclusive Environment: We welcome all abilities and backgrounds and have a zero-tolerance policy on any forms of bullying and harassment.
- Support Provided: Need assistance? Let us know how we can help. No adjustment is too big or too small.
- Flexible Participation: Options for virtual meetings and flexible schedules are available to make things work for you.
- Expenses Paid: Food is provided, and expenses incurred as a result of participation e.g. travel are covered.
Who can join?
- Age: 10-21 years old
- Location: You live or study in Sound! Music Hub’s footprint (Knowsley, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Warrington)
- Passion for Music: Whether you play an instrument, sing, play in a band, create and produce, enjoy live gigs, want to explore what happens backstage or just love music in general, everyone is welcome to join. No formal music qualifications are needed, and all genres of music are welcome and celebrated
- Commitment: Willing and able to attend one meeting a month with the option to contribute to additional events and activities
It’s easy to apply – but Be Quick! – the deadline for applications is Sunday 5 January at midnight!
How do I Apply?
Answer the following questions:
- What would you want to change about music in your school or local community?
- Why do you want to join the Sound! Music Hub Youth Board?
- Who is your favourite musical artist and why?
Send your answers in any one of the following ways:
- Email: Send your answers via email to [email protected]
- Video: Record your answers and send them on WhatsApp to Zoe (the Sound! Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead) on 07795 627 241 or via email to [email protected].
- Audio/Voice note: Record your answers and send them on WhatsApp to Zoe (Sound! EDI Lead ) on 07795 627 241 or via email to [email protected].
- Face to face: Better in person? No problem. Give Zoe (our EDI Lead) a ring on 07795 627 241 and we’ll arrange a face-to-face appointment.
Important Information
If you are under 18, your parent or carer must send us your application.
Please include in your application:
- Your name (and your parent/carer’s name if you are under 18)
- Your age
- Which borough you live in (e.g., St Helens
- Your contact details. This must be your parent/carer’s contact info if you are under 18).
Sound! Music Hub’s team will review the applications and invite a range of applicants to an informal interview so we can tell you more about the group, learn more about you and you can learn more about Sound! Music Hub. Following this, we will confirm group members.
All videos, recordings and contact details sent to Sound! for application purposes will be deleted if you are not selected to join the Youth Board.
For more information or if you have any questions, you (or your parent/carer if you are under 18) can contact us at [email protected] or on 07795 627 241 via WhatsApp, text or phone.
