Music Man Project

The MMP began as Southend Mencap Music School in 2000, providing weekly music sessions for adults and children with learning disabilities.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/02/april-2012-music-marathon-on-southend-pier.html/ |title=Music Marathon on Southend Pier |access-date=29 February 2024 |archive-date=16 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816131948/https://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendnews/2012/02/april-2012-music-marathon-on-southend-pier.html/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} It was founded by former deputy head teacher David Stanley.{{Cite web |url=https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/david-stanley-bem/ |title=David Stanley BEM – King’s College London |access-date=11 February 2024 |archive-date=11 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211224806/https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/david-stanley-bem/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

In 2012, the MMP was established as a full-time music education and performance service for adults in Southend.{{Cite web|url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/9781486.new-venture-in-southend-supporting-mencap/|title=New venture in Southend supporting Mencap|date=26 June 2012|website=Echo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101190147/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/local_news/9781486.new-venture-in-southend-supporting-mencap/|archive-date=1 January 2024}} It also set up a service for local special schools.{{Cite web |url=https://my.optimus-education.com/sites/default/files/download_files/sc_215_octnov_opt_l.pdf/ |title=Special Children – Optimus Education (Music for all: pages 8 – 10) |access-date=2 March 2024 |archive-date=2 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302144118/https://my.optimus-education.com/sites/default/files/download_files/sc_215_octnov_opt_l.pdf/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} Since 2016, services have been set up in the UK and Overseas.

The MMP became a company limited by guarantee in 2019{{Cite web |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12054112/ |title=The Music Man Project Limited GOV.UK |access-date=21 February 2024 |archive-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221222355/https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12054112/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and a separate charity in 2020.{{Cite web |url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5144387/governance/ |title=Governance, The Music Man Project – 1188041, Register of Charities – The Charity Commission |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226232957/https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5144387/governance/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

The MMP was awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service on 14 November 2024.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xp9wrnk1do.amp |title=Disability music charity sets sights on Broadway. |access-date=16 December 2024 |archive-date=16 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216231330/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xp9wrnk1do.amp |url-status=bot: unknown }}

The MMP supports its students to sing, play musical instruments and use actions based on Makaton sign language.{{cite news|url=https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23479801.disability-friendly-music-group-launch-clitheroe/|title=Disability-friendly music group to launch in Clitheroe – Lancashire Telegraph|date=25 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225012729/https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23479801.disability-friendly-music-group-launch-clitheroe/|archive-date=25 February 2024}}

Its main activities in Southend include performances at civic engagements,{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/15700503.year-of-culture-celebrated/ |title=Year of Culture celebrated – Echo |access-date=15 February 2024 |archive-date=14 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214224313/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/15700503.year-of-culture-celebrated/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} public events{{Cite web |url=https://leigh-on-sea.news/centenarians-tea-party/ |title=Centenarians Tea Party – Leigh on Sea News |access-date=11 February 2024 |archive-date=11 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211170310/https://leigh-on-sea.news/centenarians-tea-party/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23545633.music-man-project-warm-welcome-southend-airport/ |title=Music Man Project warm welcome at Southend Airport – Echo |access-date=15 February 2024 |archive-date=24 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524183045/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23545633.music-man-project-warm-welcome-southend-airport/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and Christmas concerts.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24000442.southend-music-man-project-put-22nd-christmas-concert/ |title=Southend the Music Man Project put on 22nd Christmas concert |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=1 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101190329/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24000442.southend-music-man-project-put-22nd-christmas-concert/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

It supports special schools by providing music tuition for pupils{{Cite web |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62b9bc998fa8f5720761bd38/National_plan_for_music_education_case_studies.pdf/ |title=National Plan for Music Education Case Studies – HM Government (Kingsdown School: page 25) |access-date=6 March 2024 |archive-date=14 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214233311/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62b9bc998fa8f5720761bd38/National_plan_for_music_education_case_studies.pdf/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and performs with mainstream primary schoolchildren.{{Cite web |url=https://leigh-on-sea.news/joint-choirs-event/ |title=Joint Choirs Event – Leigh-on-Sea |access-date=8 March 2024 |archive-date=9 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509135157/https://leigh-on-sea.news/joint-choirs-event/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/23859386.pupils-brass-band-prepare-remembrance-concert/ |title=Pupils and brass band prepare for Remembrance Concert – Clacton and Frinton Gazette |access-date=8 March 2024 |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210230907/https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/23859386.pupils-brass-band-prepare-remembrance-concert/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

Performances have taken place at the London Palladium,{{Cite web |url=https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/music-magic-london-palladium/ |title=The Music Man Project presents – Music is Magic at the London Palladium – Autism Daily Newscast |access-date=1 March 2024 |archive-date=12 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812142814/https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/music-magic-london-palladium/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/triangle-orchestra-guinness-world-record/ |title=An orchestra of triangle players just broke this huge world record – Classic FM |access-date=10 March 2024 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301171025/https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/triangle-orchestra-guinness-world-record/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/15922217.pm-salutes-music-groups-record-breaking-success/ |title=PM salutes music group’s record-breaking success – Echo |access-date=10 March 2024 |archive-date=12 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212001312/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/15922217.pm-salutes-music-groups-record-breaking-success/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} Royal Albert Hall,{{Cite web |url=https://www.merchantventurers.com/case-studies/keynsham-and-district-mencap-society-giving-people-a-voice-through-music/ |title=Keynsham and District Mencap Society – Giving People a Voice through Music – The Society of Merchant Venturers |access-date=8 March 2024 |archive-date=9 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609052342/https://www.merchantventurers.com/case-studies/keynsham-and-district-mencap-society-giving-people-a-voice-through-music/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24242711.southends-music-man-project-shine-royal-albert-hall/ |title=Southend's Music Man Project shine at the Royal Albert Hall – Echo |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409222019/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24242711.southends-music-man-project-shine-royal-albert-hall/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} 10 Downing Street{{cite news|url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23595483.leigh-charity-music-man-project-perform-number-10/|date=16 June 2023|title=Leigh Charity The Music Man Project Perform at Number 10 – Echo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616200512/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23595483.leigh-charity-music-man-project-perform-number-10/|archive-date=16 June 2023}} and USS Midway Museum.{{cite news|url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23248549.southends-music-man-charity-perform-tour-america/|date=3 January 2024|title=Southend's The Music Man Charity perform on tour in America – Echo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103160239/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23248549.southends-music-man-charity-perform-tour-america/|archive-date=3 January 2024}}

David Amess was president of the MMP.{{Cite web |url=https://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/national/19651905.always-turn-sir-david-amess-community-charity-work-remembered/ |title=He would always turn up: Sir David Amess' community and charity work remembered – Wimbledon Times |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=1 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101190145/https://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/national/19651905.always-turn-sir-david-amess-community-charity-work-remembered/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} He attended its concerts at the London Palladium in 2015 and the Royal Albert Hall in 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://news.sky.com/story/sir-david-amess-locals-remember-the-always-smiling-always-energetic-mp-who-always-had-time-for-others-12435732/ |title=Sir David Amess: Locals remember the 'always smiling, always energetic' MP who always had time for others – Sky News |access-date=9 February 2024 |archive-date=9 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409060937/https://news.sky.com/story/sir-david-amess-locals-remember-the-always-smiling-always-energetic-mp-who-always-had-time-for-others-12435732/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} Following his murder in October 2021 the MMP sang at the funeral mass held in Westminster Cathedral{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-63886580/ |title=David Amess: Charity Christmas single release for murdered MP – BBC News |access-date=27 January 2024 |archive-date=9 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209021506/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-63886580/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and at a memorial concert at the Cliffs Pavilion in February 2022.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/19923898.pictures-emotional-concert-held-honour-sir-david-amess/ |title=Pictures: 'Emotional' concert held in honour of Sir David Amess – Echo |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=4 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404013737/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/19923898.pictures-emotional-concert-held-honour-sir-david-amess/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

The Royal Marines Band Service began a collaboration with the MMP in 2022.{{Cite web |url=https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2022/november/01/20221101-rm-band-aim-to-top-christmas-charts-with-charity-single/ |title=RM Band aim to top Christmas charts with charity single |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127195712/https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2022/november/01/20221101-rm-band-aim-to-top-christmas-charts-with-charity-single/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} They recorded a Christmas single in tribute to David Amess{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/david-amess-the-music-man-westminster-cathedral-essex-royal-albert-hall-b2240394.html/ |title=Charity Christmas single to be released in tribute to Sir David Amess – The Independent |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=22 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222080545/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/david-amess-the-music-man-westminster-cathedral-essex-royal-albert-hall-b2240394.html/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} which was released in December 2022.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23163401.music-man-project-christmas-single-music-video-tomorrow/ |title=Music Man Project Christmas single music video out tomorrow – Echo |access-date=15 February 2024 |archive-date=14 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214220440/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23163401.music-man-project-christmas-single-music-video-tomorrow/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/royal-marines-band-and-hms-collingwood-reach-no-10-in-music-charts-with-charity-single-from-learning-disability-choir-honouring-late-patron-sir-david-amess-mp-3957875/ |title=Royal Marines Band and HMS Collingwood reach No 10 in music charts with charity single from learning disability choir honouring late patron Sir David Amess MP |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=9 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240109221557/https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/royal-marines-band-and-hms-collingwood-reach-no-10-in-music-charts-with-charity-single-from-learning-disability-choir-honouring-late-patron-sir-david-amess-mp-3957875/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} In March 2023 the MMP performed with the Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines at the 51st Mountbatten Festival of Music. The event was attended by His Majesty King Charles III.{{Cite web |url=https://rma-trmc.org/royal-acclaim-for-royal-marines-massed-bands-weekend-festival/ |title=Royal acclaim for Royal Marines Massed Bands' weekend festival – RMA – The Royal Marines Charity |access-date=9 January 2024 |archive-date=12 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240212163545/https://rma-trmc.org/royal-acclaim-for-royal-marines-massed-bands-weekend-festival/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

The Team Lewis Foundation charity{{Cite web |url=https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5030928/ |title=Charity overview, Team Lewis Foundation – 1148962, Register of Charities – The Charity Commission |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226180124/https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5030928/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} formed a collaboration with the MMP in October 2021, providing a cash donation and support with media projects.{{Cite web |url=https://ethicalmarketingnews.com/team-lewis-foundation-channels-cash-and-award-winning-creative-to-500-causes-worldwide-selected-by-employee-choice-and-involvement/ |title=TEAM LEWIS Foundation channels cash and award-winning creative to 500 causes worldwide selected by employee choice and involvement – Ethical Marketing News |access-date=3 February 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217150639/https://ethicalmarketingnews.com/team-lewis-foundation-channels-cash-and-award-winning-creative-to-500-causes-worldwide-selected-by-employee-choice-and-involvement/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} In 2022 it created a new MMP website and provided training for ongoing maintenance.{{Cite web |url=https://www.teamlewis.com/uk/our-work/the-music-man-project/ |title=The Music Man Project x TEAM LEWIS Foundation – Team Lewis |access-date=3 February 2024 |archive-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231201070506/https://www.teamlewis.com/uk/our-work/the-music-man-project/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} It issued a press release covering the launch of a music video for the Christmas single.{{Cite web |url=https://www.teamlewis.com/uk/magazine/the-band-of-the-royal-marines-launches-christmas-single-with-the-acclaimed-music-man-project/ |title=The Band of the Royal Marines launches Christmas single with the acclaimed Music Man Project – Team Lewis |access-date=3 February 2024 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209055306/https://www.teamlewis.com/uk/magazine/the-band-of-the-royal-marines-launches-christmas-single-with-the-acclaimed-music-man-project/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

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Rishi Sunak supported the Christmas single.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23208451.music-man-project-gets-rishi-sunaks-support-christmas-number-one/ |title=Music Man Project gets Rishi Sunak’s support for Christmas number one – Echo |access-date=28 January 2024 |archive-date=23 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223091614/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23208451.music-man-project-gets-rishi-sunaks-support-christmas-number-one/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

In June 2023 Sunak and Akshata Murty attended a performance by the MMP in 10 Downing Street.

Michael Ball met the MMP on The National Lottery (United Kingdom)'s Big Night of Musicals in March 2023{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23413011.music-man-project-founder-presented-award-bbc-one/ |title=Music Man Project founder presented award on BBC One – Echo |access-date=3 January 2024 |archive-date=26 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326190212/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23413011.music-man-project-founder-presented-award-bbc-one/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and became its patron in April 2023.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23471303.music-man-project-unveils-michael-ball-obe-celebrity-patron/ |title=The Music Man Project unveils Michael Ball OBE as celebrity patron – Echo |access-date=28 January 2024 |archive-date=25 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425055027/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23471303.music-man-project-unveils-michael-ball-obe-celebrity-patron/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} Ball performed with the MMP in its concert at the Royal Albert Hall in April 2024.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68763221/ |title=Michael Ball sings with disability group at Albert Hall – BBC News |access-date=9 April 2024 |archive-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409125127/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68763221/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

The National Lottery provided grants to the MMP from the National Lottery Community Fund in 2012{{Cite web |url=https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants/0030070608/ |title=The Music Man – Project – The National Lottery Community Fund |access-date=1 March 2024 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301213149/https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants/0030070608/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants/0031058596/ |title=The Music Man Project Expansion – Project – The National Lottery Community Fund |access-date=1 March 2024 |archive-date=1 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301210921/https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants/0031058596/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} Three MMP students took part in its 25th anniversary advertisement in 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/18017356.music-man-stars-fronting-national-lotterys-25th-anniversary-ad/ |title=Music Man stars fronting National Lottery’s 25th anniversary ad – Echo |access-date=3 January 2024 |archive-date=3 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103233015/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/18017356.music-man-stars-fronting-national-lotterys-25th-anniversary-ad/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} During the covid-19 pandemic, it gave the MMP £10,000 from its coronavirus emergency fund. This was used by the MMP to supply instruments to people with learning disabilities and provide online music sessions.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/18997429.music-man-projects-vital-lockdown-work-helping-disabled-people-southend/ |title=The Music Man Project’s vital lockdown work helping disabled people in Southend – Echo |access-date=3 January 2024 |archive-date=3 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103232935/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/18997429.music-man-projects-vital-lockdown-work-helping-disabled-people-southend/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

The MMP has replicated its Southend service by working with national organisations such as The Salvation Army{{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/inclusive/music-man-project/ |title=The Music Man Project – The Salvation Army |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225801/https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/inclusive/music-man-project/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationist.org.uk/articles/music-man-project/ |title=The Music Man Project: Musical momentum |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=26 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226172843/https://www.salvationist.org.uk/articles/music-man-project/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and Mencap,{{Cite web |url=https://www.keynshammencap.org.uk/music-man-project-keynsham/ |title=Music Man Project Keynsham – Keynsham & District Mencap Society |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225800/https://www.keynshammencap.org.uk/music-man-project-keynsham/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.mencapgrovecottage.org/services-and-activities/themusicmanproject/ |title=The Music Man Project – Grove Cottage |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=7 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607101402/https://www.mencapgrovecottage.org/services-and-activities/themusicmanproject/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} and providing introductory sessions for others.{{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news/music-man-joins-forces-ellesmere-port-salvation-army/ |title=Music Man joins forces with Ellesmere Port Salvation Army – The Salvation Army |access-date=25 February 2024 |archive-date=3 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203112442/https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news/music-man-joins-forces-ellesmere-port-salvation-army/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com/news/free-educational-activity-launches-young-people-learning-disabilities-liverpool/ |title=Free educational activity launches for young people with learning disabilities in Liverpool – Forever Strawberry Field |access-date=25 February 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225858/https://www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com/news/free-educational-activity-launches-young-people-learning-disabilities-liverpool/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/pictures-delight-at-free-music-lessons-in-bognor-regis-3904812/ |title=Pictures: delight at free music lessons in Bognor Regis |access-date=11 March 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225842/https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/pictures-delight-at-free-music-lessons-in-bognor-regis-3904812/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

UK Services

• Essex – Southend on Sea (2012)
• Suffolk (2016){{Cite web |url=https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/22913392.music-project-hits-right-notes-lowestoft/ |title=Music project hits the right notes in Lowestoft – Lowestoft Journal |access-date=13 March 2024 |archive-date=13 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240313124059/https://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/22913392.music-project-hits-right-notes-lowestoft/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Kent/Medway (2017){{Cite web |url=https://medway.simplyconnect.uk/activities/daee62f0-5fa0-11ea-935e-31b0c73489bd/music-man-project-maidstone-mencap/ |title=Simply Connect Medway – Music Man Project (Maidstone Mencap) |access-date=25 February 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225757/https://medway.simplyconnect.uk/activities/daee62f0-5fa0-11ea-935e-31b0c73489bd/music-man-project-maidstone-mencap/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.beyondautism.org.uk/about-autism/services/the-music-man-project/ |title=The Music Man Project – BeyondAutism |access-date=2 January 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225805/https://www.beyondautism.org.uk/about-autism/services/the-music-man-project/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} which became a Community Interest Company in 2020{{Cite web |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12574625/filing-history/ |title=The Music Man Project (Kent/Medway) CIC filing history – Gov.UK |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=25 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225174709/https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/12574625/filing-history/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Scotland (2018){{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/inclusive/george-steven-community-hub/ |title=The George Steven Community Hub – The Salvation Army |access-date=25 February 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225859/https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/inclusive/george-steven-community-hub/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Bristol/Bath (2018){{Cite web |url=https://www.mnrjournal.co.uk/news/keynsham-mencap-perform-at-the-royal-albert-hall-276710/ |title=Keynsham Mencap perform at the Royal Albert Hall |access-date=13 March 2024 |archive-date=12 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240312231216/https://www.mnrjournal.co.uk/news/keynsham-mencap-perform-at-the-royal-albert-hall-276710/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Hampshire (2018){{Cite web |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17590808.local-musicians-learning-difficulties-perform-royal-albert-hall/ |title=Local musicians with learning difficulties perform at the Royal Albert Hall – Daily Echo |access-date=4 March 2024 |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304224103/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17590808.local-musicians-learning-difficulties-perform-royal-albert-hall/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}
• Hertfordshire (2019){{Cite web |url=https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/news/grove-cottage-musicians-to-perform-with-michael-ball-at-roya-9323717/ |title=Musicians at Grove Cottage in Bishop’s Stortford to perform with Michael Ball at Royal Albert Hall |access-date=12 March 2024 |archive-date=4 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804191254/https://www.bishopsstortfordindependent.co.uk/news/grove-cottage-musicians-to-perform-with-michael-ball-at-roya-9323717/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Lincolnshire (2019)

• Lancashire (2023)
• West Sussex (2023){{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/bognor-regis/ |title=Bognor Regis – The Salvation Army |access-date=25 February 2024 |archive-date=17 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117041725/https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/bognor-regis/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Somerset (2023){{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news/new-bridgwater-music-project-learning-disabled-adults/ |title=New Bridgwater music project for learning disabled adults – The Salvation Army |access-date=25 February 2024 |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102225800/https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/news/new-bridgwater-music-project-learning-disabled-adults/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• Essex – Brentwood, Essex (2024){{Cite web |url=https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/music-man-project-0/ |title=The Music Man Project – Essex Local Offer |access-date=11 March 2024 |archive-date=11 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311105606/https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/music-man-project-0/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• London – Balham (2024){{Cite web |url=https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/balham/ |title=Balham The Salvation Army |access-date=24 February 2024 |archive-date=17 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117090034/https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/balham/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}
• Nottingham (2024)
• Portsmouth (2024){{Cite web |url=https://www.portsmouthmusichub.org/all-news/2024/10/22/the-music-man-project-portsmouth |title=Portsmouth Music Hub |access-date=11 December 2024 |archive-date=11 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241211191414/https://www.portsmouthmusichub.org/all-news/2024/10/22/the-music-man-project-portsmouth |url-status=bot: unknown }}

MMP services have been introduced to learning disabled communities overseas.{{Cite web |url=https://disabilityunit.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/16/music-is-magic-the-charity-christmas-single-connecting-people-with-learning-disabilities-and-military-musicians/ |title=Music Is Magic: the charity Christmas single connecting people with learning disabilities and military musicians |access-date=9 February 2024 |archive-date=9 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609091840/https://disabilityunit.blog.gov.uk/2022/12/16/music-is-magic-the-charity-christmas-single-connecting-people-with-learning-disabilities-and-military-musicians/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• South Africa (Sizanani Children's Home) 2016
• India (Bangalore) 2018
• Nepal (Navjyoti Special School in Kathmandu) 2019{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/17916220.transforming-lives-building-love-music/ |title=Transforming lives by building love of music – Echo |access-date=24 February 2024 |archive-date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002034947/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/17916220.transforming-lives-building-love-music/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

• United States (New York) 2019
• Philippines (Iloilo) 2020

In January 2023 the MMP visited San Diego United States to undertake performances and workshops with the Royal Marines Band Service.

In June 2024 the MMP visited Nova Scotia Canada to take part in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.{{Cite web |url=https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2084358/music-man-project-festival-halifax/ |title=Des musiciens handicapés au Tattoo d’Halifax pour promouvoir la musique accessible – Radio Canada |access-date=8 July 2024 |archive-date=3 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240703222029/https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2084358/music-man-project-festival-halifax/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

In September 2024 the MMP visited Milan Italy to play a concert in conjuction with Allegro Moderato, an organisation for musicians with disabilities.{{Cite web |url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24587370.southend-music-group-wows-audiences-show-italy/ |title=Southend music group wows audiences with show in Italy |access-date=24 December 2024 |archive-date=24 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224184709/https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24587370.southend-music-group-wows-audiences-show-italy/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}

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• [https://themusicmanproject.com/ Official Website]

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