Summer is a great time to be musical, whether you're outside or in, playing your favourite songs or learning something new. If you're looking for things to do, why not try one of these ideas? You're sure to make new connections, have fun and feel the power of music.

Before receiving the @PPLUK Contemporary Music Award at this year's O2 Silver Clef Awards, @AURORAmusic visited our music therapy students to learn more about what it takes to become a music therapist. On the blue carpet, we asked her about the experience!

Our friends at Music as Therapy International are now accepting applications for their next Interactive Music-Making programme for early years practitioners 🎶 . This year’s programme will run in East London between Nov 2025 & Feb 2026. Find out more

In 2025 so far, we've delivered almost 30,000 music therapy sessions - that's around 150 sessions per day! . There are still so many more people who could benefit from music therapy, and your support could help us reach them. Please support our work:

We're very proud to have our team presenting at this year's European Music Therapy Conference in Hamburg! 👏 . Music therapists Stella, Scarlett and Pippa will be presenting a roundtable on Saturday and Ali, Head of Music Services Training is presenting on Sunday. #EMTC25

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2025 @themitsaward: @AshleyTaborKing CBE, Founder & Executive President of @Global!. He will be presented the award on 3 Nov at a gala dinner to raise vital funds for us & @TheBritTrust & we’re very grateful for their continued support 💚

Today we're celebrating the birthday of Clive Robbins, one of our founders and a pioneer of our approach to music therapy 🎵 . Here he is during a music therapy session with our other founder, Paul Nordoff 🎹

We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne helped to support our work when they received the O2 Silver Clef Award in 2006. Our thoughts are with his loved ones & fans at this difficult time🖤. 📷Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Ever thought about becoming a music therapist? Our Masters of Music Therapy course is open to anyone who has a passion for music and helping others and applications to study in Manchester this September are still open! . Visit our website to find out more:

Moments Choir was set up in summer 2024 by our music therapist Debbie, for older people living with dementia and anyone interested in finding community through music. The members get great benefits from the choir, with one member saying, "It brings a smile to everybody’s face."

Thanks to our partnership with @SonyMusicPubUK, Shakti and Robin had the opportunity to record their songs in a recording studio. There, they were met by recording engineer Jack, who helped them realise their vision and lay down their songs professionally.

It was a joy having @SophieEB see our work in action by joining one of our group music therapy sessions for young adults referred by @the_hive_camden 🎶 . Sophie visited us ahead of receiving the @LiveNation Best Female award at this year's O2 Silver Clefs! 🏆

What an unforgettable night at the #O2SilverClefs celebrating the power of music & raising vital funds for music therapy ✨ 🎶 . To meet the demand for music therapy, our fundraising doesn't stop on the night. Help us transform the lives of those in need

Music has amazing benefits for people living with dementia. There are around 1 million living with dementia in the UK, but only a fraction of them have access to music therapy. Donate today to help us reach more people with music:

Many people ask "what can music therapy be used for?" And the answer is: everything! . Regardless of ability, condition, or life circumstances, everyone can benefit from music therapy. The social, psychological, mental, and physical aspects offer something for everyone 🎶

We're grateful to @auroramusic for stopping by our centre in North London to learn more about our work and join a music-making session with our Master of Music Therapy students! 🎶 . AURORA visited ahead of receiving the @PPLUK Contemporary Music award at the O2 Silver Clefs 💙

This time last week, we were celebrating the power of music and raising £715,000 for music therapy at the O2 Silver Clef Awards! Here's just a few of the highlights ✨ . 📸 @edhillphoto

As part of their sponsorship of the Legend Award at the O2 Silver Clefs, @OVOenergy are doing something very special - they’re offering all our therapists 2 tickets to any of their partner venues. Fraser and Cameron were treated to seeing @OllyMurs at @OVOArena Wembley! 🤩

We’re very grateful to the @AssetFinanceInt Summer Awards for choosing us as their charity partner and raising almost £15,000 for music therapy! . Our CEO @SandraSchembri and Music Ambassadors @CarrieGrant1.and @DavidGrantSays spoke about the importance of our work 💚

At the #O2SilverClefs we heard from Rhiannon, Poppy's mum about how music therapy has become a lifeline for Poppy and the family. Please donate today and help give children like Poppy a safe space to express themselves . Thank you 💚