MUSIC IS MAGIC IN MILAN!
The Music Man Project performed a ground-breaking concert in Milan with Italian charity, “AllegroModerato”. The trip was captured on film by our supporter, TEAM LEWIS Foundation.
Visit our international page for more information about our global outreach and the launch of “IAAM” – the International Alliance of Accessible Music.
Founded by the UK’s Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture and Churchill Fellow, David Stanley BEM, The Music Man Project is a multi-award-winning, world record-breaking international music education charity for people with learning disabilities. It provides accessible music tuition leading to inspirational performances, gives grants for accessible arts education, promotes equal access to performance, carries out research and raises awareness of the achievements of disadvantaged people in the arts.
Led by their world famous Global Ambassadors, The Music Man Project performed critically acclaimed original productions at the West End’s London Palladium and the iconic Royal Albert Hall. They entertained members of the Royal Family, opened a national TV advert, appeared on the BBC, ITV and Sky TV, and recorded with His Majesty’s Bands of the Royal Marines. They hold the world record for the largest triangle ensemble, delivered a music workshop at 10 Downing Street for the Prime Minister, danced with Mr Speaker at the House of Commons and received a standing ovation from The King. In April this year The Music Man Project returned to the Royal Albert Hall for their most spectacular concert yet, supported by the Band of his Majesty’s Royal Marines and featuring musical theatre legend and Music Man Project patron, Michael Ball. In June they stole the show at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in front of 20,000 people and in September they performed alongside Italian charity AllegroModerato in Milan. The ambassadors received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2024 – equivalent of an MBE for groups.
The charity oversees a network of regional teaching hubs in counties across England and has reached every nation of the UK. It has also impacted communities thousands of miles away in South Africa, India, Nepal, USA and the Philippines. Regional Music Man Projects are officially licenced for free, enabling them to access exclusive music, teaching resources and performance opportunities specifically created for musicians with learning disabilities. The Music Man Project is a founding member of the International Alliance of Accessible Music.
The Music Man Project is proud to work in partnership with global marketing company, TEAM LEWIS, His Majesty’s Bands of the Royal Marines and the Salvation Army.
The Music Man Project's latest charity single - this time with Rome based 'Scooppiati Diversamente Band'!
Debut concert at the Hackney Empire with the London Community Gospel Choir
Our ground-breaking collaboration with Italian charity, AllegroModerato
Happy New Year from The Music Man Project. Read our review of a very special 2024!
A wonderful Christmas performance at London's iconic Battersea Power Station
Our Global Ambassadors receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024
MMP Global Ambassadors join Italian charity AllegroModerato for a unique joint concert in Milan, Italy
MMP Global Ambassadors fly the flag for Britain in spectacular style in Canada
David Stanley receives the UK Prime Minister's Point of Light Award from Anna Firth MP at the Royal Albert Hall.
Massed Music Man Projects perform to 4,000 people with Michael Ball and the Royal Marines at the Albert Hall.
Michael Ball joins David Stanley and MMP Ambassadors on ITV's Good Morning Britain to discuss their Albert Hall show.
The Music Man Project Ambassadors perform for UK Disability History Month at Speaker's House, Westminster.
The Ambassadors return to the Royal Naval College, Greenwich for special performance with the Royal Marines.
David Stanley is listed as Motability magazine trailblazer who paved the way in championing disability rights.
David Stanley becomes a Freeman of the City of Southend at an emotional ceremony in Southend.
Tickets are available now for our return concert at the Royal Albert Hall, with Michael Ball and the Royal Marines Band.
The MMP Ambassadors gave a music workshop for the Prime Minister and his wife Mrs Murty in Downing Street.
Singer Micheal Ball presented David Stanley with an Award at the "Big Night of Musicals" on BBC1.
The King gave our performers a standing ovation along with 15,000 people at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Music Man Project's tour of San Diego, California with HM Band of The Royal Marines, courtesy of TEAM LEWIS.
The Music Man Project's second studio album, available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.
Our Christmas charity single with HM Band of the Royal Marines reached the top 10 of the iTunes download chart.
Watch performances and interviews featuring our students on the BBC, ITV, Sky News and other TV channels.
The UK Ambassadors perform at 4 London Railway Stations to promote their Christmas single.
David Stanley's Video Presentation to the United Nations, New York.
Joseph's Lee Mead joins MMP Ambassador Wendy on stage at a Memorial Concert for Sir David Amess MP.
A standing ovation and 4 yes votes from the celebrity judges!
"Like Drinking A Glass of Happiness" (Simon Cowell)
Produced by the TEAM LEWIS Foundation, the documentary pays tribute to our late president, Sir David Amess.
The Music Man Project on the BBC 'Morning Live' TV show.
The Music Man Project's response to the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Three Music Man Project Ambassadors opened the National Lottery TV Advert "3 is the Magic Number".
On 15th October 2017 at the London Palladium, we smashed the world record for the largest triangle ensemble!
David Stanley talks about how the magic of music changes the lives of people with learning disabilities.
YouTube
Watch The Music Man Project YouTube Channel for documentaries, concert footage, TV appearances, slideshows, lockdown videos and entertaining content from across our Music Man Project regions.
SoundCloud
Stream The Music Man Project studio albums and playlists and access our backing tracks and rehearsal tracks on The Music Man Project SoundCloud.
Flickr Album
View The Music Man Project Flickr Album for a complete photo archive of all our national and international events and achievements, plus photos from across our regions.
Podcast
Listen to The Music Man Project Podcast for news, music and interviews, celebrating the achievements of people with learning disabilities from around the world.
Sheet Music and Lyrics
Download The Music Man Project Songbook, lyrics and guides to support teaching and learning at home and regional projects. Subject to copyright and intellectual property laws.
The Music Man Blog
David Stanley's blog about his global campaign for accessible music education and performance.
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David Stanley’s global campaign for accessible music education and inspirational performance opportunities for all.
Our international collaboration with Scooppiati Band from Rome, fellow member of the International Alliance of Accessible Music.
David Stanley reflects on a Royal Albert Hall show, trips to Canada and Italy, national TV coverage and a major Royal Award in 2024.
The Music Man Project Ambassadors win the King's Award for Voluntary Services - the MBE for voluntary groups!
David Stanley reflects on an amazing collaboration with Italian charity AllegroModerato, the first international partnership for our charity.
Our stars of the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. David reflects on a ground-breaking trip to Canada and performing to 20,000 people!
The Impact of David Stanley's Government role as the UK's Disability & Access Ambassadorship for Arts & Culture (2021-2024)
David Stanley expresses heartfelt thanks to the students, their families and supporters for another incredible year at The Music Man Project.
A delighted Mr Speaker was dancing Gangnam-Style and the Can-Can - egged on by our revelling Music Man Ambassadors!
I believe Southend-on-Sea is the most inclusive City in the world. No matter how big we get, Southend will always be our home!
Musicians with learning disabilities sing and play as they joyfully teach mainstream Westminster Primary School pupils.
While these adventures are effective for raising awareness, barriers to accessible Arts & Culture sadly remain.
In front of 12,000 people at the AO Arena, Manchester during the National Lottery’s "Big Night of Musicals" on BBC1
Before the final chord has been played, a wave of emotion sweeps the Hall. Led by The King, the audience of 5000 rise to their feet.
I often pondered the big question: Could we take Music Man Project students on these global adventures?
Our remarkable musicians from The Music Man Project have made the biggest impact I’ve ever seen in over 20 years of teaching in this industry.
I was recently invited to deliver a Keynote Address at the Westminster Education Forum policy conference.
In Year 1 I promoted grass roots opportunities for disabled people as creative artists and consumers.
I joined the advisory panel to help the Government produce the National Plan for Music Education.
My video for the UN's Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York.