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May
10
2023

The transformative role that music can play in social inclusion and conflict resolution was discussed at a University of Glasgow event on 23 March.

‘Music for Other-than-musical Purposes’ brought together academics, practitioners and students to the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre (ARC) to hear more about the work of The Arts of Inclusion (TAI) network.

Feb
20
2023

The purpose of this event is to present the work of The Arts of Inclusion network and discuss the role of music for other-than-musical purposes, with examples form a recent book by TAI members, Music and Social Inclusion .

Nov
22
2022

TAI article 'Can Music Be a Tool for Social Transformation' includes a downloadable open access PDF and activity sheet for schools. The article can be accessed here

This article was produced by Futurum, a magazine and online platform aimed at inspiring young people to pursue careers in STEM and SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy). You can find more information and free teaching resources at www.futurumcareers.com 

 

Oct
17
2022

The programme and registration details for the 7th SIMM-posium - organised in and with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London from 12-14th December 2022 - can now be found on the SIMM website

Sep
5
2022

TAI member Lukas Pairon (also founding director of the international research network SIMM) is on 18th October inaugurating the first academic chair focussing on the role music can play in social and community work, proposing the accompaniment of PhD-research in this field, as well as training for practitioners (musicians and social & community workers).  The Academic Chair Jonet and its Centre for Social Action & Music-Making (CESAMM) is an initiative of the Ghent University and

Sep
1
2022
Jun
21
2021

On June 21st, 2021, 3-5pm UK time, practice and research specialists discussed social music projects from five countries, and a study of Indigenous music, at the 2nd Workshop of The Arts of Inclusion (TAI) network. This event was held online and was free of charge.

May
21
2021
May
6
2021

Save the date: on June 21st, 3-5pm UK time, practice and research specialists will discuss social music projects from five countries and a study of Indigenous music at the 2nd workshop of The Arts of Inclusion (TAI) network. This event will be online and free of charge. Contributors will include Sergio Figueiredo (Brazil), Lukas Pairon (Belgium), Hector Vázquez (Mexico/Canada), Shelly Coyne with Raymond MacDonald (UK), Daniel Mateos-Moreno (Spain), Geoff Baker (UK), Patricia González-Moreno and Rubén Carrillo (Mexico).