Music for the Mind
Weekly music and songwriting workshop sessions that I am currently leading and delivering at The Ladder Centre, Ferryhill, with annual funding support from Livin'.
2026
Hope Not Hate
Songwriting workshops with a performance at The Ladder Centre, Ferryhill.
2025
When the Bugle Calls
2018
Through the Wire
Hartlepool Holocaust Memorial Group. I co-led the sessions with fellow songwriters Joe Solo and Sarah. The song was made commercially available as a digital download via iTunes, Amazon, etc.
2026
A Day in the Park
Early Years songwriting workshop for the Clifton and Burton Green Early Years Partnership Fun Day at Homestead Park, York.
2013
Riding of the Bounds (Berwick Welcomes the World)
A series of songwriting workshops throughout six schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed based on Berwick's historic Riding of the Bounds. Each school contributed one verse to an over-arching theme song entitled 'Berwick Welcomes the World', performed at the event, as well as each writing a complete song of their own.
2010
Discovering Ancient Kelso
2026
The Games People Play
2026
Reflections on War
'Reflections on War' was an exhibition curated by community Groups at York Art Gallery community arts project I delivered at York Art Gallery, as part of the Territories Project for York Museums Trust.
2026
Our Future
6-month multi-arts project at Eyemouth High School coordinated and delivered by Think Make Grow with myself leading a series of songwriting workshops. Souvenir CD produced.
2009
Autumn Arts at the Maltings
A weekend of arts workshops delivered by Think Make Grow at the Maltings Arts Centre, Berwick-upon-Tweed, with me delivering two one-day songwriting workshops, one for adults (15 years +) and one for children (8-14 years), respectively.
2008
Wartime Memories
A collection of songs and poems by Walmgate residents based on their own personal experiences of the War Years, from a series of workshops and conversations at Bretgate Community Room, Walmgate, York. Souvenir CD and book produced. Funded by Arts Action York.
2026
Walmgate Memories
A collection of songs by Walmgate residents, from a series of workshops and conversations at Bretgate Community Room, Walmgate, York, leading to a performance with a Powerpoint Presentation at the National Centre for Early Music, York. Souvenir CD, DVD and book produced. Funded by Arts Action York.
2026
Memories in Song 3
A collection of songs by members of 'The Thursday Club', from a series of workshops and conversations at Alex Lyon House, York, commissioned by Arts Action York for Age Concern. Souvenir CD and book produced.
2026
Memories in Song 2
A collection of songs by members of the Wednesday 'Knit & Natter' Group, from a series of workshops and conversations at Age Concern, Porter Street, Hull, commissioned by The Firebird Trust for Age Concern. Souvenir CD, DVD and book produced.
2005
Memories in Song
A collection of songs by residents at Alexander Hutchinson Court Sheltered Accommodation, Hull, from a series of workshops and conversations, commissioned by The Firebird Trust for Age Concern. Souvenir CD, DVD and book produced.
2005
Inspired by York Minster
A site specific collage of music and contemporary dance at Dean's Park, York Minster, based on the relationship between the architecture, construction process and everyday people surrounding the Minster.
2004
Sing For Your Life
Songwriting workshops for all ages with a souvenir CD and a live performance at Beverley and East Riding Folk Festival. Part of "Coming of Age" project for Beverley and East Riding Folk Festival 2004. Led by myself as Host Tutor and featuring guest songwriters Sid Griffin, Alistair Hulett, Karine Polwart and Brendan Croker.
2004
Woodlands and Wildlife
A collection of songs with actions and drama, Year 6 Pupils from Hamsteels Primary School, Esh Winning, for the Druid Arts Project on behalf of Woodlands and Wildlife Project, Mineral Valleys Project, County Durham.
2026
Radical Jack
An original musical for the National Youth Music Theatre with myself as Musical Director delivering a series of songwriting workshops, leading to a live performance at Dunelm House Student Union Building, Durham University.
2003
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