{"id":23749,"date":"2025-05-15T15:26:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=23749"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:19:40","slug":"make-it-happen-we-make-music-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/make-it-happen-we-make-music-scotland\/","title":{"rendered":"MAKE IT HAPPEN (We Make Music Scotland)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got a great idea for a project but don\u2019t know how to make it happen?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join the MEPG Youth Forum for this free online event for young musicians who want to bring people together and start making music!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be joined by musician and activist Emily Major, who is director of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/makechange.scot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make\/Change Collective<\/a>. They run Soundwave, a space for young musicians and activists to jam, write songs and share their music with the world.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will happen in the session?<\/h3>\n<p>In this interactive session, you\u2019ll take your idea and build it into an action plan to make it happen. You\u2019ll also have a chance to meet other young musicians and songwriters who are passionate about making music.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Emily will be sharing how they approach setting up and running a music project. In the session, we\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refining your idea \u2013 the what, where, who, when and why<\/li>\n<li>Finding funding, instruments and a location<\/li>\n<li>Advertising and finding the right people<\/li>\n<li>How to run a successful session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a project idea?<\/h3>\n<p>This session is designed to develop an idea that you\u2019ve already got in mind. But if you\u2019ve not got an idea yet, don\u2019t worry. Let us know in the signup form and we\u2019ll plan some time to explore ideas.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This session is for you if\u2026<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re 15 \u2013 25 years old and based in Scotland<\/li>\n<li>You have an idea for a music project and need support to get it off the ground<\/li>\n<li>You want to start playing more music over summer<\/li>\n<li>You want to connect with other young musicians<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re interested in developing your leadership skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The session is free and delivered online.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This event is delivered by the MEPG Youth Forum. If you\u2019re interested in joining,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wemakemusicscotland.org\/about\/youth-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we\u2019d love to hear from you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you got a great idea for a project but don\u2019t know how to make it happen?\u00a0 Join the MEPG Youth Forum for this free online event for young musicians who want to bring people together and start making music! We\u2019ll be joined by musician and activist Emily Major, who is director of\u00a0Make\/Change Collective. 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