YWMP

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

Here is everything you need to know for tomorrow’s matinee gig at The Nest!
28/03/2026

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

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

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 HangoutsS...
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!

This is time for us to come together in solidarity to Yearn this Nowruz, celebrating the first day of Spring and hope fo...
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!

This week’s full schedule at The Nest brings to you:Monday - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Monday HangoutsSessions open to women, ...
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!

ALL LINKS IN BIO 🖇️

Here is everything you need to know if you are joining us tonight! 🕺
08/03/2026

Here is everything you need to know if you are joining us tonight! 🕺

This week’s full schedule at The Nest brings to you:Monday - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Monday HangoutsSessions open to women, ...
02/03/2026

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

Saturday - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Softcover Bookbinding Workshop
Join Jen Louise Meyer, for a softcover bookbinding workshop.
During this workshop, Jen will teach you the skills to make A6 sketchbooks using the Coptic binding method, the oldest binding technique. All materials and tools will be supplied, including a selection of Jen’s original lino prints to choose from for your book’s cover. You’ll have the opportunity to make more than one book if time allows.

Saturday - 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM: Divine Schism presents: Mermaid Chunky
Mermaid Chunky. It’s all in a name, sometimes. The danceable, costumed, curiosity rich duo of artists Freya Tate and Moina Moin are as imaginative as they profess. Or, to get more to the point, as we all need them to be. They’ll be joined by Oxford’s super outrageous techno-pop duo No Worries If Not for an unreal night of danceable, curious and imaginative live music!

Sunday - 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM: International Women’s Day Gala
Come celebrate International Women’s Day at The Nest with live music AND an exhibit of feminist writings and artwork! This mixed media gala will give everyone the opportunity to let loose, get dressed up, and remind themselves of the strong community we have in Oxford both in feminist and creative circles.
This event is presented to you by The Hot Mess Project, Oxford Feminist Society, Oxford Women of Colour Society and It Happens Here.

Some info about tomorrows event ❣️
27/02/2026

Some info about tomorrows event ❣️

This week’s full schedule at The Nest brings to you:Monday - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Monday HangoutsSessions open to women, ...
23/02/2026

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

Saturday - 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM: Georgian Polyphonic Singing Day Workshop

Please join us for a full-day workshop exploring traditional Georgian polyphonic singing with Holly Taylor-Zuntz at The Nest in Oxford. This day offers an immersive experience in the rich harmonic songs of Georgia — one of the world’s oldest living vocal traditions recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Saturday - 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM: The First Annual Ciaran Walsh Resistance Celebration

Held in honour of our friend and comrade who sadly passed in May:

Speakers, discussion, food and music.

The Battle of Carfax 1936 - When Oxford’s bus drivers turned the tide against Mosley’s fascists
The event is free to everyone, although we ask for anyone who can to generously provide a donation. Food and refreshments will also be provided at the event.
Please DM on instagram for any queries or for any accessibility needs.

This week, we at YWMP are resting, cleaning and planning. There are no sessions, workshops or events at the Nest this we...
16/02/2026

This week, we at YWMP are resting, cleaning and planning. There are no sessions, workshops or events at the Nest this week and we may take a bit longer than usual to respond.

We wanted to share a couple of things:

We are selling a cargo bike and a clavinova for pick up asap. Visit the links via our bio to see what’s on at The Nest and to enquire about bookings via the request form.

As always, we really appreciate donations to keep this space and YWMP activities running. Money received goes towards essential overheads and so we can keep workshops free and accessible for young women, trans and non-binary people.

Please donate via:
https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/donate/young-womens-music-project (link in bio)

We accept donations of money, musical instruments and equipment. Get in touch if you have something to donate.

Thanks to all for showing up to our events and workshops!! We love to see the Nest in use and busy, It really helps us keep the space running.

❤️‍🔥

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