YWMP

YWMP provides an inclusive, supportive space for young women, trans and non-binary people to make music, learn new skills, and express themselves.

YWMP provides an inclusive, supportive space for young women, trans and non-binary people to get together to make music, learn new skills, express themselves, and grow in confidence. We are based in Oxford, with a focus on working with 14 - 25 year olds. We’re much more than a charity, or a music project: we’re a supportive community. We reach thousands of people each year through our gigs, events and partnerships. You’ll see us all over Oxford and beyond! charity number: 1161028

14/08/2026

We're excited to invite you to YWMP's Safer Spaces Conference on Friday 6th November 2026, funded by Arts Council England Supporting Grassroots Music fund.

This free conference brings together artists, promoters, charities, community organisations, venue staff, educators and anyone interested in creating more inclusive, welcoming and accountable spaces in music. Whether you're already doing Safer Spaces work or are just beginning to explore it, we'd love to have you with us.

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Timings: 10:00am arrival /// 10:30am - 1:00pm of programmed talks, followed by lunch and networking
Address: The Nest, 33-35 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HU
RSVP: Please book your free tickets via the link in our bio

Over the past few years, YWMP has been developing our approach to Safer Spaces through research, consultation and lived experience. During the conference, we'll share learnings, challenges and practical processes we've developed, including launching our brand new Safer Spaces Consultation & Training Package, created with our Safer Spaces Steering Committee to create more inclusive environments in grassroots music.

We're delighted to welcome Molly Sterling for a talk and screening of Notes in Progress, a film created with Alex Foster Alex Foster. Molly's work explores power, care and accountability in the arts, drawing on their experiences in the music industry and through initiatives including The Reclaim Project and Q***r Sheds

The conference also marks the opening of No. 80 Festival (6th-8th November 2026), YWMP's multi-day festival celebrating otherness through music, creativity and community. Tickets will be sold separately for the No. 80 Festival programme.

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12/08/2026

Join us in celebrating the Nest’s First Birthday on Saturday 12th September 2026!

One year ago, we opened the doors to YWMP’s independent, inclusive music space in Oxford, created to centre young women, trans and non-binary people and respond to the need for safer, more accessible and representative spaces in grassroots music.

Since then, The Nest has become home to over 180 events and workshops, from gigs, DJ nights and rehearsals to community events. Every event has been shaped by our commitment to safety, accessibility and inclusion, supported by our Safer Spaces Policy and our incredible volunteers.

To celebrate our first year, we’re bringing everyone together for a day of community and music, featuring a yard sale, art market, delicious food and live music from and more acts into the evening.

Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re discovering The Nest for the first time, we’d love to celebrate with you.

Date: Saturday 12th September 2026
Timings: Art Market and Yard Sale (free entry): 2pm-6pm /// Live music and Party (tickets via link in our bio): 7pm-11pm
Address: The Nest, 33-35 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HU

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09/08/2026

Here’s just some of the things that happened at The Nest over June and July!

06/08/2026

We recorded some songs at The Nest last month in preparation for a very special project we have been working on for our first anniversary! Keep your eyes peeled for more info coming next week 👀

28/07/2026

Yesterday was the last Monday Hangout before we take a break from sessions for the summer! Please note there will be no sessions over August and our next Hangout will be on Monday 7th September, 6-8pm.

These sessions are open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14-25 years old. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other.

Thanks to everyone who attended this year!

28/03/2026

Here is everything you need to know for tomorrow’s matinee gig at The Nest!

27/03/2026

Here is everything you need to know if you are joining us at the Solidarity Sing-In tonight at The Nest! 🎶

16/03/2026

This week at The Nest is a 2-pager schedule so make sure to scroll through:

Monday - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Monday Hangouts
Sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. DM if interested to participate!
Free

Wednesday - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM: Starling Sessions
Run by and , a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world.
Free

Friday - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM:
presents: Ora Cogan
smoky, psychedelic approach to gothic country and hazy folk merges with post-punk, groove, psych rock, and traditional balladry. Joined by Wone Torrin Wenda - an Oxford-based West Papuan multidisciplinary artist who layers soundscapes and visuals with themes of identity, exile, and resilience.

Friday - 10:30 PM to 3:00 AM - Nowruz YEARN
Bring in Nowruz, celebrating the Spring equinox. This will feature DJs , , and as well as pop-up flash tattoos from Iranian tattoo artist

Saturday - 11:30 to 3:00 PM - Nowruz FEAST
Enjoy a screening of Persepolis with chai and shirini, followed by a vegetarian feast by !
Please RSVP by booking a ticket in advance, so we can get a good sense of how many people to expect and cater for.

Saturday - 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM: presents: Shovel Dance Collective
truly astonishing to be in the room with as the nine of them bring together an overly moving beast of folk music - politically and beautifully charged!

Sunday - 11:00 PM to 12:30 PM: Drawing Club x The Nest
A fun, approachable opportunity to liberate your creativity through mark-making! Open to everyone; beginners, enthusiasts and artists alike!

Sunday - 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM: The (Common) Print Making Fair .for
Fine Arts students will be sharing work alongside students from other courses and artists from across the city and elsewhere.
Artists Books / LTD Editions / Posters /Zines / Printed Matter + Workshops, DJ sets and more
FREE ENTRY

All links are in bio!

12/03/2026

This is time for us to come together in solidarity to Yearn this Nowruz, celebrating the first day of Spring and hope for a better future 🌷

Friday 20th March
10:30-3pm
The Nest
33-35 Little Clarendon Street
OX1 2HU

Please DM or email her on [email protected] if you are interested in getting any of these designs on the night.
Arms and thighs only!

09/03/2026

This week’s full schedule at The Nest brings to you:

Monday - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Monday Hangouts
Sessions open to women, trans and non-binary people aged 14 to 25. We meet weekly to share music with each other, discuss artists we love and their stories, write and play music together, learn and share music skills, playlist together, have guests, eat and hold space for each other. DM if interested to participate!
Free

Wednesday - 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM: Starling Sessions
Starling Sessions - run by OCM and Tandem Collective, a global folk orchestra exploring traditional music from around the world. Each week a different member of the group brings a song/tune to share with everyone.
Free

Friday - 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM: Top Shortage EP Launch
Divine Schism are so excited to be releasing Top Shortage’s debut EP Contre Nature on Fri 13th March - they are one of the most exciting bands in the UK and we’re lucky to have them in Oxford!
We are celebrating the release with an all ages and wheelchair accessible show at The Nest with US art punk group Perennial who are touring the UK in March, London’s alt-grunge-core Dogviolet and Aftercare, Oxford’s hot new shemogaze outfit!

Saturday - 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM: WHIPLASH No. 8: CALL IN SICK EDITION
For our eighth event we’re getting noisy and welcoming:
DEAD NAME - blackened noise punk, London

MONIKA BADLY - pain-jazz noise-techno, Bristol

HOLY WOUNDS - noise/doom metal, Oxford

Sunday - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Never On Thing with Feisty Choir
Feisty Choir are a women’s community choir based in Cowley. We are delighted to sing at The Nest for the first time. We bring you songs of strength and beauty in acapella harmony. We are thrilled to be sharing the stage with the inimitable poet performer Tina Sederholm.
This event is hosted by Feisty Choir as a fundraiser for YWMP!

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Address

Makespace 1 Aristotle Lane
Oxford
OX26

Telephone

+447752403115

Website

http://ywmp.org.uk/

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