News
Soundabout Secures Garfield Weston Foundation Grant
Soundabout has been awarded a two-year grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation, providing vital core funding to support our inclusive music-making.
Calling All Choirs and Music Groups
Calling all choirs and music groups! Join Sparkle with Soundabout: Stars, and be part of the first-ever recording and music video of our brand-new song, ‘Star’.
Launching the 30 and Beyond Fund
As we approach our 30th anniversary, we’re launching the Soundabout 30 and Beyond Fund, a special campaign to help secure the future of life-changing music opportunities for Learning Disabled people.
Become an Emerging Leader 2027
Register your interest to join our pioneering 1-year Emerging Leaders programme, where we work alongside young Learning Disabled people aged 14+, supporting them in developing creative careers.
New Trustees Join Soundabout
Soundabout is strengthening its Board of Trustees ahead of its 30th anniversary, welcoming four new Trustees who bring expertise in fundraising, safeguarding, community music, arts in health and digital media.
‘If only every day could be SoundFest Day’
A record number of Soundabouters joined SoundFest: The Resonant Rave for a day of festival-themed, multi-sensory, music and sound-making at Soundabout’s Summer Festival 2026.
Summer Sounds of our Choirs
With performances, meet-ups, Big Get Togethers, and 2 new song releases, Soundabout Choirs have been having a busy summer so far.
Final Weeks of Summer Music Making
You can still join us for the final weeks of our summer music-making programme including Sounds Wild and Summer Holiday Club sessions.
Putting Community Voices at the Heart of Our Work
Listening, learning, and evolving. Discover how Soundabout puts community voices at the heart of everything we do and how this is shaping our new Sound Practice training programme.
Soundabout Secures a National Lottery Community Fund Grant
Soundabout secures a National Lottery Community Fund grant to continue our Sounds Together music sessions in Birmingham until 2028.
Danceathon Fundraiser
Join Jo Colton’s 12-hour Danceathon to celebrate her 50th birthday and raise vital funds for inclusive music opportunities at Soundabout.
Making Music Together with National Children’s Choir of Great Britain
Soundabout and the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain recently came together for an inspiring day of shared singing, creativity, and person‑centred music‑making.