Welcome to MAC Makes Music

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Welcome to MAC Makes Music

MAC Makes Music

We give young people who face barriers the opportunity to make their music on their terms.

With a focus on alternative provision, our award-winning programme gives 11-25 year olds the chance to meet, create music together and express themselves through music technology, song-writing, performing and more.

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Youth Justice Music video Credit: Will Pace 2024

Join In

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National Open Youth Orchestra

Find out more about NOYO's Birmingham ensemble
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SWITCH

Join MAC's inclusive Band
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Mix Masters: The DJ Workshop

Come to our DJ Workshop this April
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Schools and More

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Schools and Alternative Provision

Find out more about our work in Pupil referral units and SEND schools
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Youth Justice

Find out more about our work with Youth Justice Services
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Case Study

Find out more about our project with Solihull Music and Solihull Youth Justice
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Training and Resources

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Reports

Read our latest reports on Youth voice and more
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Online Resources

Discover our free online resources for professional development
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Strategic Development

Find out more about our role within the wider Strategic development in Birmingham and beyond
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MAC would like to thank Youth Music for their continued support of MAC Makes Music. With thanks to National Lottery Million Hours Fund for PRU Projects, Arts Council England and players of People's Postcode Lottery.

Get in Touch

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