Facilitator Training Programme

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Facilitator Training Programme

Funded by Youth Music, Contact  is running a facilitator training programme for musicians from the global majority aged 20-25 yrs old; which will fully prepare them to lead music sessions for young people and organisations, across Greater Manchester.  

Applications are open until October 5th 2026. 

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  • three laughing young men of different ethnicities play guitars
  • a group of three young men listen to a white man with brown wavy hair man holding a guitar

Course Overview

The programme includes 20 hours of workshops, alongside opportunities to shadow and support the delivery of sessions. 

 

Participants learn how to design, plan, and deliver their own music workshops for young people. The training also covers self-employment skills, including guidance on finding work, managing finances, tax returns, and understanding invoices and contracts.In addition, participants complete safeguarding training as part of the programme. 

How to get involved

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 5th October 2026, with interviews likely to be held on 13th October.

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If you have any questions please contact melaniemacharia@contactmcr.com.