Lets make music
Our work
Young People
Our Youth Programmes empower young people to create, lead and belong through music. From open music making sessions, community outreach and mentoring to youth-led podcasts, performances and studio projects, we build confidence, skills and real progression routes. Come back soon for more info. Get in touch to find out more.
Early Years
Our Early Years programmes bring music into nurseries, wraparound care and specialist settings — supporting young children to connect through sound and movement. We work alongside families and practitioners to embed music in everyday care, especially for children with additional needs. Come back soon for more info. Get in touch to find out more.
Community
Our Community Learning work creates welcoming spaces for adults to reconnect with creativity — in care homes, recovery hubs, day services and community settings. Through songwriting, singing, rhythm and shared music-making, we support wellbeing, confidence and connection. Come back soon for more info. Get in touch to find out more.
Music Industry
Through our Music Industry work, we help emerging artists take their next steps — from mentoring and masterclasses to studio development and release support. We connect creatives with professionals, share real-world knowledge, and open doors into the industry. Come back soon for more info. Get in touch to find out more.
CHAOS Network
CHAOS Network connects and champions freelance creatives across the South — building peer support, sharing opportunities, and strengthening the region’s independent scene. Through events, 1:1s and digital platforms, we help creatives feel less isolated and more connected. Come back soon for more info. Get in touch to find out more.
Creative Leaders
We support emerging practitioners — music leaders, facilitators and creative freelancers — to develop their skills, confidence and practice. Through mentoring, training, shadowing and real delivery opportunities, we nurture the next generation of creative leaders. Come back soon for more info. Get in touch to find out more.
About SoCo
SoCo Music Project is a Southampton-based music charity building a connected, inclusive and ambitious creative community across the South.
We work at every stage of the musical journey — from early years sound exploration to youth mentoring, community wellbeing programmes, and professional music industry development. Whether supporting a non-verbal child to connect through rhythm, a young person at risk of exclusion to record their first track, or an emerging artist to release and promote new work, we combine creativity with care and progression with purpose.
Our work reaches thousands of participants each year through over 1,000 creative sessions delivered in schools, community settings and our home at Planet Sounds — a rehearsal, recording and community venue that has become a vital hub for the region’s independent music scene
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