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
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
How can we help?
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.
View CPD →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 service, we are keen to ensure all children and young people reach their full potential. We strive to support those in financial need, by keeping our charges as low as possible.
We’re committed to giving value for money. To support schools, we pay the full cost of some activities and subsidise others. You can buy individual services or save money by purchasing a package of activities and events for your whole school. We also provide discounts for schools with fewer than 100 pupils. Email us to discuss your needs.
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.
Latest News
WEMA shortlisted for its second national award
West of England Music and Arts partnership with Brave Bold Drama is in the running ... Click to read more
National Centre for Arts Education announcement
The Department for Education has awarded the contract for the new National Centre for Arts ... Click to read more
WEMA to host Benedetti Residencies
WEMA Welcomes World-Renowned Benedetti Foundation for a Week of Residency Sessions From 23–27 November 2026, ... Click to read more
