Local Heroes: Inclusive Practice Training for Brass Bands

Building confidence, skills, and belonging – for individuals and bands.

Local Heroes is our inclusive practice training programme designed for brass players and community musicians.

It gives trainees work experience, skills, and confidence while helping brass bands build capacity, strengthen recruitment, and connect with wider communities.

Key outcomes:

Trainees gain practical event experience (planning, safeguarding, health & safety, marketing, logistics).
Bands benefit from extra capacity, recruitment opportunities, and reflective practice.
Inclusive practice becomes embedded in local music culture.

What Local Heroes Do

Local Heroes gain hands-on experience by planning grassroots events, delivering workshops and performances, running weekenders and taster sessions, and engaging in reflective sessions to consolidate their practice.

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