Merton Music Foundation

13/06/2026

Exciting news for pupils at Lonesome Primary School!

From September, we’re delighted to be offering music lessons in school, with opportunities to learn piano, trumpet and singing.

Learning an instrument or developing your voice is a fantastic way to build confidence, creativity and new skills, all while having fun through music.

Sign-up now at: mmf.org.uk/new-schools-sept-26/

We can’t wait to start making music together this autumn!

11/06/2026

A huge well done to our Melodica Maestros! 👏

This amazing group of Year 3 pupils, all of whom took part in our original Mini Musicians pilot programme, performed at the Sounds of Intent Conference at University of Roehampton earlier this week.

They did a fantastic job and we received lots of lovely feedback about their performance afterwards.

We were also pleased to share insights from our Mini Musicians project as part of the conference programme, leading to some really positive conversations with colleagues from across the sector.

We’re incredibly proud of everyone involved!

For more information about Mini Musicians, visit:
mmf.org.uk/mini-musicians

09/06/2026

A huge thank you to for giving MMF’s Soundwave Music Centre in Mitcham a fantastic glow-up.

Their vision and hard work has totally transformed the space…creating a new podcasting studio, live recording room, dedicated office and band rehearsal room. The improvements didn’t stop there, with new carpeting and stylish wooden wall panelling helping to make the centre feel even more welcoming and inspiring.

We can’t wait to see how our young musicians, bands and creative projects make the most of these upgraded spaces.

“We’re delighted to be able to give young people in Mitcham the opportunity to make music in this space. We hope it will inspire them to explore their potential and to express themselves creatively with sound.”

Michael Lonergan, Charity Director - The Jack Lonergan Foundation

Read more about this story on our site: https://mmf.org.uk/working-in-harmony/

07/06/2026

Tune in today to hear about the wonderful work of our partner charity, The Amber Trust!

Don’t forget to tune in to BBC Radio 4 this Sunday (at 7.54am and 21.35pm) to hear Lydia present an appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust. The broadcast will also be available online for a full week, during which time you can make donations to The Amber Trust.

Find out more at https://ambertrust.org/bbc-radio-4-appeal-26/

[Image description: Lydia is sitting at the recording studio desk on a black office chair wearing headphones and smiling. In front of her is a microphone and her hands rest on her braille reader. There are speakers in the background.]

05/06/2026

Love live music? Passionate about inspiring young musicians?

We’re looking for an Events & Ensembles Leader to play a key role in delivering exciting performance, festival and concert opportunities for young people across Merton.

If you’re organised, enthusiastic and thrive in a creative, music-filled environment, we’d love to hear from you.

- Part-time or full-time role
- Location: MMF office (South Wimbledon), Merton schools & remote working
- Make a real impact on young people’s musical journeys
- Apply before 11 June

Find out more and apply via mmf.org.uk/ensembles-lead-26

04/06/2026

Music lessons are coming to William Morris Primary School this September!

We’re delighted to be launching trumpet, piano and singing lessons at William Morris, giving pupils the opportunity to learn, create and express themselves through music.

Lessons will take place during the school day, making it easy for children to fit music into their week.

Find out more and register here:
mmf.org.uk/new-schools-sept-26

02/06/2026

We know this week’s rain isn’t exactly screaming summer festival vibes, but there’s plenty of time for the sun to return for Saturday 4 July when Lift Off Festival is back.

A warm evening of live music in the heart of South Wimbledon, hosted by Merton Music Foundation’s Youth Council.

Expect live music plus:
🍔 BBQ & bar, run by
🍗 Caribbean food
🍦 Ice cream
🎨 Face painting
🎯 Games with
🚀 Optional space-themed fancy dress encouraged

Saturday 4 July 2026, 4–8pm
Merton Abbey Primary School, South Wimbledon, SW19 2JY
Free entry (suggested TEMPO Fund donation)

You won’t want to miss it.

http://www.mmf.org.uk/event/lift-off-26



Band in the video: Spontaneous Combustion 🤘