Our programmes

We share our expertise and experience through a range of specialist programmes. These focus on people who are experiencing mental health problems or living with dementia, as well as those being treated in palliative care, high dependency and intensive care units. Our programmes also include live music for children and young people.

Read more about the evidence supporting the benefits of live music and about how we measure the impact of our live music.

Our live music is tailored to the needs of children and young people in hospitals, hospices and in the community.

Children and young people
Young child with medical support laughing while engaging in a Music in Hospitals & Care session with two adults.
Musician playing guitar to group of people at Redwoods centre

We share live music to improve people’s mental health and wellbeing in hospital and community services, helping them feel more relaxed and confident, and reducing stress and isolation.

Mental health and wellbeing

Our award-winning Lullaby Hour offers babies, children and their parents or carers the chance to experience special moments and memories together.

Lullaby Hour
Musician playing banjo at a hospital bedside for a baby in intensive care during a Music in Hospitals & Care session.
Musician playing a kora at the bedside of a patient in intensive care during a Music in Hospitals & Care session.

ICU Hear® uses live music to improve care in high dependency and intensive care units, creating a calmer atmosphere in what can be a busy and challenging environment.

ICU Hear®

Music can ease anxiety and depression in people living with dementia. It can also help them think more clearly, communicate more easily, and recall memories.

Dementia
Musician playing guitar and singing to care home residents during a Music in Hospitals & Care session, with one woman smiling and engaging.

Discover stories

Hear from people who have benefitted from our live music.

Adult holding and comforting a young child, sharing a gentle moment together.

Alexander’s story

“Alexander loved doing the actions along with the nursery rhymes so I know he thoroughly enjoyed it – his smile proved it too. Alexander responds really well to music and we love to sing together as a family.”
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Keshia’s story

“It takes you away from everyday life and brings you into a completely new world. It uplifted my emotions and put a smile on my face.”
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Gordon’s story

"The music has really helped me to forget my worries and cope much better. It brought back my confidence and really improved my mood. It has changed my life."
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Carmarthen Breakthro

“You can see how the children light up with the music, engaging in their own way, whether it’s through dancing, clapping, or simply soaking in the atmosphere. Live music helps create a shared space where everyone is included and valued.”
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Sharing joy with Northern Ireland Hospice

“Being able to give someone near the end of their life that little bit of something pretty, something moving, something meaningful or a memory for the whole family to take away with them is very worthwhile.”
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