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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Music For All

GSW's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We believe music is for everyone. Our EDI strategy has been co-created with young people, partners, and experts to ensure music education is accessible, representative and relevant to all.

Key features of our approach:

  • Youth-led decision making at every level
  • EDI embedded in all commissioning and delivery
  • Regular EDI training for our workforce
  • Bursary schemes available across our region
  • Inclusive programming that celebrates diversity
  • Strategic partnerships to reach all communities

The Music Works leads our inclusion work, bringing 20 years of expertise in breaking down barriers to music-making. 

Our commitment to inclusion is active and evolving. Click here to read our Inclusion Strategy.

Need financial support? Contact your local hub about bursary opportunities.

How can I get more support in this area for my own practice?

Contact us on 01452 427242 or through our social media channels and we will happily put you in touch with one of our delivery partners best placed to support you with your specific needs.

GSW's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

We believe music is for everyone. Our EDI strategy has been co-created with young people, partners, and experts to ensure music education is accessible, representative and relevant to all.

Key features of our approach:

  • Youth-led decision making at every level
  • EDI embedded in all commissioning and delivery
  • Regular EDI training for our workforce
  • Bursary schemes available across our region
  • Inclusive programming that celebrates diversity
  • Strategic partnerships to reach all communities

The Music Works leads our inclusion work, bringing 20 years of expertise in breaking down barriers to music-making. 

Our commitment to inclusion is active and evolving. Click here to read our Inclusion Strategy.

Need financial support? Contact your local hub about bursary opportunities.

How can I get more support in this area for my own practice?

Contact us on 01452 427242 or through our social media channels and we will happily put you in touch with one of our delivery partners best placed to support you with your specific needs.

Bursaries and Financial Support

We never want financial barriers to get in the way of a young person starting or continuing with their music education or interests, but in reality money can be a real issue for many families and difficult decisions on priorities will need to be made.  We would always urge you to reach out to us if you are finding the cost of activities or lessons an issue.

Both Gloucestershire and Swindon/Wiltshire offer bursaries towards tuition and we also have charitable arms that can help to further subsidise involvement in groups and activities.

Please visit the localised GSW - Glos or GSW - Swindon/Wiltshire websites for details of bursary schemes in your area or email us at GSWMusicHub@gloucestershire.gov.uk if you have any specific queries.

Bursaries and Financial Support

We never want financial barriers to get in the way of a young person starting or continuing with their music education or interests, but in reality money can be a real issue for many families and difficult decisions on priorities will need to be made.  We would always urge you to reach out to us if you are finding the cost of activities or lessons an issue.

Both Gloucestershire and Swindon/Wiltshire offer bursaries towards tuition and we also have charitable arms that can help to further subsidise involvement in groups and activities.

Please visit the localised GSW - Glos or GSW - Swindon/Wiltshire websites for details of bursary schemes in your area or email us at GSWMusicHub@gloucestershire.gov.uk if you have any specific queries.