Amp-Music

10/06/2026

*A CALL FOR ACTION*

AMP and Forge have written an open letter to UK Youth Fund and Pears Foundation.

UK Youth Fund and Pears Foundation launched a new £10 million fund recently, providing multi-year, unrestricted funding alongside targeted capacity-building support to small youth organisations. However, we were extremely disappointed to see that of the locations listed as eligible for funding, not one of them was in North Yorkshire. All other parts of Yorkshire had representation.

We’re asking for action to be taken to rethink funding formulas and to create a more inclusive approach to investment for young people in the UK. We would like to see a revised approach that does not leave some of the most isolated communities in the country out of future funding programmes.

Visit our website to see the full letter: https://amp-music.co.uk/an-open-letter-to-the-uk-youth-fund-and-pears-foundation/

Please share to help us ensure that young people in rural areas have the same access to opportunities as young people in towns and cities. We all need to work together to ensure their future is supported.

UK Youth

28/05/2026

Little notes Music sessions

Places are now available to book on next half term's 0-5s Music sessions at Ripon and Catterick Libraries. We have part-funding for 5/6 more sessions - please sign up on the Ticketpass links in the comments below if you'd like to join us.
Tiered pricing - from £5/ £3/ Free per family - depending on what you can afford.

There are two sessions on a Monday (Ripon) and Thursday (Catterick) morning, at 10.15 and 11.20am. Led by a qualified music teacher, the fun sessions feature live music, singing, sensory resources and percussion, followed by free musical play, a snack and time to chat.

27/05/2026

Are you an open minded, positive thinking team player with a willingness to learn and a belief that young people from all backgrounds should have access to music opportunities?

AMP is seeking motivated and dynamic individuals from age 18 upwards who are passionate about wanting the voices of young people to be heard. We are looking for trustees, young trustees (aged 30 and under), and a Co-Chair.

We would particularly like to hear from people with expertise in communications, fundraising, alternative education provision, advocacy, and legal expertise. We would also like to hear from people from under-represented and marginalised groups, and with lived experience of North Yorkshire, ideally currently or as a young person.

To find out more, and how to apply, visit our website (https://amp-music.co.uk/about-us/join-the-team/)

Deadline to apply is Wednesday 17 June at 5pm.

To arrange an informal discussion with AMP, please email [email protected].

Photo credit: Matthew Cooper

13/05/2026

Come along to these brilliant weekly sessions at Selby Library: Perfect for children and their grown ups.

Book today by following the link or scanning the QR code: https://ticketpass.org/o/943570093/amp-music/events

Selby library

20/04/2026

Deadline 24 April!

Forge would love to hear from Creative-Practitioners who are keen to work with us on our upcoming Creative Futures project, celebrating the creativity and artistry of North Yorkshire’s rural primary children, and demystifying creative jobs and roles along the way! Contact Bex at [email protected] to register your interest.

16/04/2026

DEADLINE 20 APRIL!

09/04/2026

Forge would love to hear from Creative-Practitioners who are keen to work with us on our upcoming Creative Futures project, celebrating the creativity and artistry of North Yorkshire’s rural primary children, and demystifying creative jobs and roles along the way! Contact Bex at [email protected] to register your interest.

09/04/2026

Forge is looking for x 2 Young Creative Associates (21 - 30 years old) who want to develop their arts-facilitation practice working with primary aged children on an exciting new project! Please get in touch with them at [email protected] to learn more about the roles.

09/04/2026

We're looking for x 2 Young Creative Associates (21 - 30 years old) who want to develop their arts-facilitation practice working with primary aged children on an exciting new project! Please get in touch with us at [email protected] to learn more about the roles. Deadline for applications: 20th April.

09/04/2026

We'd love to hear from Creative-Practitioners who are keen to work with us on our upcoming Creative Futures project, celebrating the creativity and artistry of North Yorkshire’s rural primary children, and demystifying creative jobs and roles along the way! Contact Bex at [email protected] for more information about how to apply and register your interest. Expressions of interest deadline 24th April.