Youth Voice - Open Mic Night - Tuesday 25th April 2023

Join us on from 6:00pm - 9:30pm on Tuesday 25th April at 2Funky Cafe, 23A New Park St, Leicester LE3 5NH.

On Tuesday 25^th April, we have taken over 2Funky Music Cafe Lounge for an evening of creativity. It's an open mic event for young musicians aged 14-25. The event is free but performers and audience must register / let us know that they're coming in advance. An Eventbrite page has been set up so you can let us know that you want a slot and any technical specs you might need (DI Box, Amp etc). Each slot is 10 minutes and all styles of music are welcome.

Please share this event with anyone aged 14 - 25 who you think might be interested.

To keep all attendees safe, this is an alcohol-free event.

Click here to let us know you're coming / want to perform at the Open Mic Night

Youth Voice

Are you aged 16 – 25?
Want to have a voice & support music making for young people in Leicester & Leicestershire?
Do you want to meet other young people from Leicester and Leicestershire
Free Pizza!

We are particularly keen for young people to get involved who are people of colour, Disabled, LGBTQ or have a *protected characteristic

This next Youth Voice meetings will take place on Monday 17^th April and Monday 24^th April - 6:00 - 8:00pm at Soft Touch Arts, .

These are essentially rehearsal sessions for the 25^{th s}o if you have an instrument, please bring it along.

Transport costs will be re-imbursed with proof of receipt

If you are interested in attending, please email craig.thurlow@leics.gov.uk

*Protected characteristics as defined by the Equalities act 2010: age ,disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation

What is Leicestershire Music Hub and how is the Executive Board linked to it?

Leicestershire Music Hub is a partnership of organisations charged with delivering the National Plan for Music Education for the benefit of young people. The Executive Board is responsible for the management of processes for making, implementing and reviewing decisions, holding leaders to account and supporting the Hub as a 'critical friend'.

Executive board membership includes Leicestershire Music Service Managers, Headteachers, Hub Partners and members from the Culture/Music Industry. There is a vacancy for 2 x young people to join the executive board. This can be put on a CV as there will be a chance to shape the Leicestershire Music offer and make a real difference. The exec board is also able to write references if required. As an Executive Board member, links will be developed with all involved in Leicestershire Music hub to get a real insight into the work done in Leicester and Leicestershire to support music education.

Membership selection will reflect key stakeholders in the city, county and beyond and recruitment is targeted to reach new and diverse demographics and from underrepresented groups.

Aims of the Executive Board

To support and challenge strategic decisions
To agree the strategic vision and oversee the values, objectives and policies in place for Leicestershire Music
To implement robust processes to manage conflicts of interest between the executive board and senior leadership team.
To receive and evaluate regular progress reports of Hub activity
To support a cycle of reporting to to ensure all major areas of work are covered