Music For All: Melodic Memories

We believe that no one should miss out on the transformative power of music.

Melodic Memories is a programme of musical activities tailored for people living with dementia and their carers, run by experienced professionals who meet the needs of participants skilfully and kindly. Our relaxed performances slightly modify the performance environment to make people feel at ease to enjoy the show without worrying about the potentially difficult formalities of concert-going.

Between the 17th and the 24th March, we’re proud to have been selected to take part in the Big Give’s Arts for Impact challenge, and we need your help to raise £7,500 to support this vital programme and deliver life changing outcomes for our participants, their carers, and their loved ones. From Midday on the 17th, every donation made through the Big Give website will be matched pound for pound to help us hit our target.

The campaign will open on 17 March, if you’d like to be reminded when the campaign goes live, express your interest by emailing development@operanorth.co.uk 

Too often, people miss out on musical experiences due to a lack of accessibility awareness. Despite the observable benefits of live music for people with additional sensory needs, such as adults with dementia and people with learning disabilities, these groups are rarely given the opportunity to engage with music in a way that meets their needs.

We currently run three Melodic Memories sessions a season, with around 20 attendees at each one, and the content of the workshops is always tailored to Opera North’s current productions to give participants the chance to experience the magic of the music close up.

This Spring, we ask you to help us expand the scope of this vital programme of work, supporting us to give everyone the opportunity to experience transformative live music.

For more information, or to donate by phone, please contact development@operanorth.co.uk or call 0113 223 3553.

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