Freelance arts participation strategist - passionate about engagement, inclusion & evidence-based impact. Don't post much, but it's me when I do. (he/him)🏳️‍🌈

London, England
Joined May 2009
The @ASMFOrchestra is a world-renowned orchestra based in London. @callumgiven blogs about how they're composing a creative path out of homelessness through music-making projects, aiming to use the benefits of creativity to support individuals on their journey. 🖌️ Ruby Wright

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Laughter, smiles and tears in their eyes... ❤️ We were really moved today to read this blog by @callumgiven on @HomelessImpact about the powerful arts and homelessness collaboration between @asmforchestra and @homelesslondon. This is the kind of project we should all be shouting about 🤩 homelessnessimpact.org/news/…
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We have an opportunity to join my amazing team @BrittenSinfonia 🎻 You will be delivering #Opus composer development schemes and programmes for children and young people including interactive schools concerts. Please share and get in touch with questions. brittensinfonia.com/who-we-a…
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We're growing our work delivering music projects with people experiencing homelessness, and are recruiting a trainee to deliver this work with us in the future. Musician who's interested in working with this community? Check it out and apply! Please share and shout with Q's! – at London, England
REMINDER! 💡 Applications for @SpitsMusic 'Trainee Music Leader Scheme' close in 1 week today, on Monday 15 July... Click the link below to find out more information on how to apply 🔗 google.com/url?sa=i&url=http…
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That was weird Wordle 989 2/6 🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – at Stratford, London
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In a world where it’s so easy to get pulled into the constant delivery of projects, it felt great to spend today reflecting on @BrittenSinfonia’s Opus programmes and work with teachers to devise an exciting pilot programme for this summer. Expertly facilitated by @CallumGiven 💜
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** ARTIST CALL OUT** We want to hear from arts practitioners/facilitators who are interested in working with us on our hospital arts programme @CUHArtsNHS . Take a look below for more information 👇🏼
We're expanding our network of arts practitioners/facilitators. Interested in working with an award-winning arts programme dedicated to shaping care through creativity? For more information and to submit your expression of interest visit: zealous.co/cuharts/opportuni…
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Early start to get to @SnapeMaltings for the final day of @CohereArts' Unsung Heroes project, which I'm evaluating! Looking forward to a fun (data-filled) day! – at Stratford, London
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Eighty bamboo rafts created this 70-metre dragon, winding down the Yulong River
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A reminder that we'll be holding our first information session for organisations interested in partnering with us on our Trainee Music Leader Scheme next week 📅Tuesday 7th November, 3pm ✍️Sign up here: forms.gle/4MmpBcZAVcMDoXb1A
We're looking for Partner Organisations for our 2024 Trainee Music Leader Scheme. Help us to continue a vital workforce of music facilitators. Find out more and sign up for an information session: spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk/eve…
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Feeling so lucky this week. Went freelance and moved to London just over 6 months ago for a necessary life shake-up. 100% worth it. Monday Grimes @E_N_O Tuesday Busted at o2 Wednesday Pygmalion @oldvictheatre Friday @BBCSingers @natyouthchoir All with lovely friends too 💜 – at Stratford, London
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one of my favorite charts from YOU ARE WHAT YOU WATCH (out 10/24) about movies and baby names
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As part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to be hosting this year’s National Singing Symposium in November. There’s a brilliant programme of events, head to musiceducationsolutions.co.u… to see the full details and to book your place! @musicedsolution @BrittenPears
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There is still time to apply for our Future Leaders’ Learning Retreat. This is a new programme designed to address our vision for a music industry that is democratic & accessible to all by investing in emerging leaders in the field. Find out more & apply bit.ly/3rckufD
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At the old stomping ground today with @CohereArts! Can't wait to hear songs by local composers and Suffolk's young people, taught by the masterful @appleton_tom: all part of Unsung Heroes. Loved hearing about the heritage trips from @MandyRawlins71 @SuffolkArchives yesterday too! – at City of London, London
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Starting a new piece of work today. Where? Here's a small clue... – at Paddington, London
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Callum Given retweeted
For many years I’ve been thinking up (or just plain stealing) daffynitions (new meanings for existing words). This is a thread of my favourites, beginning with these… Knickers = people that steal things Lobsters = people that throw things Cowards = in the direction of a cow
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Down in Bristol today for @BrittenPears helping @mikechallis record a couple of this year's @FridayPMs songs with Bristol Youth Choir. Great to hear a couple of these songs come to life after commissioning them with my old hat on, and lovely to step back in! – at Bristol, England
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Awesome new role in my team - loads of scope for an arts professional with public arts producing expertise to make their mark in hospital environments. Get in touch if you're interested, and please help to spread the word 💥
CUH Arts is hiring! 📢 *Arts Producer (commissioning)* A new role to lead on on a portfolio of projects, using creative ways to integrate art and design into clinical environments to support CUH’s vision to integrate arts into the heart of healthcare. shorturl.at/fBKX8
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