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For many people, music stands at the heart of everything we do and plays a large role in our everyday lives. From ancient rituals hundreds of thousands of years ago to the modern age of digital streaming, music has always been a constant presence in our lives and is a powerful force for community and collective expression. The ‘grass roots’ of musical history can be traced all the way back to 40,000 years ago (40 kya), after archaeologists discovered a flute from the Aurignac

I have had Tourette’s since the age of 15. Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary, repetitive sounds and movements also known as ‘tics’. My mum always suspected I had a ‘tic disorder’ but it didn’t truly present itself until lockdown hit. Even though it was always somewhat underlying, it still came as a shock to my system. I struggled with processing my diagnosis and would often suppress my tics out of embarrassment and shame. Which would

Music is the invisible string that ties us together as a society, it brings people from all corners of the world together in a unique way that nothing else can. Whether you love going to concerts or you’re a part of a choir or a group alike, music is a universal language that unites us no matter what else is happening in the world. It offers an escape from day to day life and has the ability to evoke emotions in you which you may not be able to express in any other way, creat

Music is for everyone. Whether you play it for fun, work in it professionally, or just listen for enjoyment, music evokes feelings in a way unlike anything else. It’s all around us; on the radio, in shops, on TV, and it has a much greater impact on your brain and emotions than you might realise. Especially for young people, during critical stages of development, music can play an essential role in supporting emotional, cognitive, and social connections. Whether you’re listeni