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Building a Music Apprenticeship: join the campaign
Building a Music Apprenticeship: join the campaign

We’re building a real employment pathway into music. We’ve been asking: what does a modern musician need to build a sustainable, full-time career today? Read the update - and get involved.

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The Song School7 May 2026The Song SchoolComment
Apprenticeships in Music campaign raised in Parliament

Our campaign for flexible Apprenticeships in Music was raised in Parliament this week - with a direct mention of The Song School.

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The Song School29 April 2026The Song SchoolComment
The Friday Night Project is here (and it’s thanks to you)
The Friday Night Project is here (and it’s thanks to you)

We’re really excited to share the launch of our brand new initiative: The Friday Night Project - FREE, bookable rehearsal space for 16–21 year olds.

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The Song School27 April 2026The Song SchoolComment
The Song School speaks to BBC Essex about our campaign for flexible Apprenticeships
The Song School speaks to BBC Essex about our campaign for flexible Apprenticeships

Founder of The Song School, Louisa Strachan speaks to Rob Jelly at BBC Essex about the case for flexible Apprenticeships to support careers in music and the wider creative industries.

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Careers, CausesThe Song School19 March 2026The Song SchoolComment
SoundWaves: A Songwriting LAB, Guest Songwriters, and Our First Field Trip

Sound Waves is back as a Songwriting LAB for young musicians — with guest songwriters, a University of Surrey archive field trip, and a live acoustic night at The Fickle Pickle. Workshops run across February half-term and Easter, supporting vocalists, instrumentalists and singer/songwriters to collaborate and create original work.

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The Song School6 February 2026The Fickle PickleComment
The Song School secures social investment from Fredericks Foundation

The Song School has secured social investment from Fredericks Foundation — a major milestone for our organisation and the young people and families we serve in Southend-on-Sea. This support is helping us strengthen our model, develop our workforce, and deepen our long-term social impact.

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CICThe Song School29 January 2026Comment
The Song School partners with Dalcroze UK to help them reach new audiences

The Song School partners with Dalcroze UK to help them reach new audiences, thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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ProjectsThe Song School12 January 2026The Song SchoolComment
Olly’s Brave Head Shave: Community Spirit Shines at The Song School Christmas Party
Olly’s Brave Head Shave: Community Spirit Shines at The Song School Christmas Party

When Olly braved a head shave at our Christmas party, he did more than just lose his locks—he inspired our whole community. Find out how his generous act raised £533 for The Song School fund and brought everyone together for a great cause.

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Fundraising, Staff, CausesThe Song School15 December 2025Caddies GolfComment
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