West of England Music and Arts

Who We Are

West of England Music and Arts is a unique non-profit organisation that inspires everyone to thrive and achieve through music, arts and culture, whatever their ability or life circumstances.

One WEMA. Three routes to access creativity.
Thousands of lives improved.

Our impact

WEMA is reaching more people than ever before, delivering music, arts and creative health support across the region and beyond.

11,000+

students reached through our activities

300+

schools and music organisations worked with

50,000+

hours of lessons, ensembles, workshops and therapy

£1.2m+

of grant-funded programmes delivered

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How can we help?

The things people most often come to us for.

Start Lessons

Instrument and singing lessons in school and at our music centres.

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Book Music Services For Schools

A complete package of music education, from primary to secondary levels.

See school services →

Donate/Support WEMA

Help us make music, arts and culture accessible and affordable to all.

Support our work →

Find Ensembles and Activities

Ensembles, choirs, music centres and holiday workshops near you.

Browse activities →

Explore CPD and Training

Training, networks and resources for teachers and creative practitioners.

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Get Creative Health Support

Music therapy, wellbeing and inclusion support for those who need it most.

Creative Health →

Value To You

As a not-for-profit, we want every child and young person to reach their full potential. That’s why we keep our charges as low as we can and support those in financial need.

For families

If cost is a worry, help is available. Our Help with Costs page explains what support there is for lessons, ensembles and activities.

Help with Costs

For schools

We pay the full cost of some activities and subsidise others. You can buy individual services or save money with a package for your whole school, and we offer discounts for schools with fewer than 100 pupils.

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Three ways to support you

Music Hub

Instrumental and voice lessons, out of school ensembles and bands, in-school workshops and music programmes, plus activities, events and concerts to bring music alive for young people, their families and their communities.

Creative Health

Our team gives valuable support to those in the most challenging circumstances, using the power of music as a way to communicate and connect, explore and manage emotions.

Cultural Education Hub

We build connections between schools and creative practitioners to offer young people quality cultural education opportunities in the West of England.