Access to Music Conference at The Cheltenham Jazz Festival - Friday 3rd May 2024

We are excited to be taking part in the first ever Access to Music Conference on Friday 3rd May at this years Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The conference brings together industry leaders to share their experiences around disability and music.

Hosted in the Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, the day will also see performances from Brand New Heavies, Bettye LaVette, and Nubiyan Twist & Orchestra Baobab as part of the Jazz Festival’s 2024 programme. 

The conference is supported by the Musicians’ Union and the industry’s representative body UK Music, and includes national arts charities Youth Music, Drake Music, and Creative United.

“Access to Music is a fantastic initiative that UK Music is proud to be part of. We all experience music in our own unique way yet for some there are obstacles to this enjoyment. This conference provides an opportune moment to bring the sector together and identify a common way forward.” Tom Kiehl, Interim Chief Executive of UK Music

At 1.15pm, Kate Rounding, Executive Director of TiME, will be chairing a discussion on Education and Technologies with panelists Tim Yates (Drake Music), Claire Cordeaux (BAPAM), and Phil Castang MBE (Music for Youth). There will also be live performances and the opportunity to experience the BEAT BLOCKS haptic dancefloor, which provides sensory feedback to audience members at live music performances.

Tickets are available for both in-person and online attendance. You can find out more and purchase tickets www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz/whats-on/2024/access-to-music-conference