The Music Works - Forest

22/09/2025

Our confirmed timings for our Open Access programmes here at our hub in Cinderford!

If you are looking to get involved or know someone who would, drop us a message for more information!

08/09/2025

We’re excited to restart our open access programmes this week at our Cinderford hub!

Today
- Afterschool Club: 3–5pm (ages 10-16)
- The Drop: 6–8pm (ages 10–16)

Tuesday
- IncDrop: 4:30–6pm (for those needing additional support)

Wednesday
- Music Social: 4–6pm (ages 16+)

Whether you’re starting out for the first time or you’re already a seasoned musician, come along, meet the team, explore the space, and see what you can get involved in! 🎤🎹

05/09/2025

Reminder! Open Access programmes will be returning to the Forest Hub next week starting 8th September! 🎶 Which will you be joining us for? 👀

Forest After School Club 🎤
The after school club caters for any skill level or musical taste, it’s the perfect starting point before progressing on to The Drop.
Ages 10 - 18 • Every Monday 3 -5pm
£3 (First session free)

The Drop 🎸
Perfect for those just starting out! Our open access weekly music workshop.
Ages 10-16 • Every Monday | 6 – 8pm
£3 (First session free)

INCDrop ✨
Fully inclusive music making for young people with additional needs. Extra staff available to provide space for 1-1 support.
All ages welcome • Tuesdays 4:30-6pm
£4 (First session free)

Music Social 🎶
Young person led and designed to support those who are looking to take the next step on their path to upskilling and developing a career within music.
Ages 16-25 • Every Wednesday 4-6pm
£3 (First session free)

Discover all of our opportunities for young people to make music in the Forest at our Forest Hub, including drop-in sessions, after school clubs and socials.

20/03/2025

We’re so pleased to have been part of such a fantastic day!

25/09/2024

Want to make music but not sure where to start?

The Drop is starting today at our brand new Hub in the Forest of Dean 🥳

🕐4:30-6pm
📆Every Wednesday (during term-time)
🎫£3 per session (first session free)
📍The Forest Hub, 6 market Street, GL14 2RX.

27/06/2024

Tomorrow sees the return of our monthly takeover at the Golden Lion in Cinderford!

Come through, watch great live music and connect with other local creatives from the Forest of Dean!

A wonderful evening not to be missed!

31/05/2024

Tonight is another edition of our Open Mic hosted by the Golden Lion in Cinderford.

It's a wonderful opportunity to showcase your talents, perform with a band and network with other creatives!

You can sign up using the link below or just turn up tonight!

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5jYZy1KH_02ls0yVXJdWkMUEfQBKIXdLq6LbcWG7ccBUNU9CWVRQNDIxTTRMOUo0OTU1SUFTOEU1MS4u

30/11/2022

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 It is with a heavy heart that we share this statement with you all. We are so grateful to the community who have used the Soundspace studio over the years for your continued support.

24/06/2020

Please donate and share 🙌 at the link below👇We'd love to have as many of you at the launch night of our new studio as possible. 🙌 £100 donation sees you become a member for the year. You will be able to say you were there when it all began. Check out our crowdfunder below. https://buff.ly/2UyTGmm

19/06/2020

In 2021, we hope to launch Gloucestershire's first and only fully inclusive community music hub (The Hub) for young people... but we need help! We're currently fundraising via our crowdfunding campaign linked below. A huge thanks to those who have already donated so far 🎶

https://buff.ly/3e2OrTL

12/06/2020

With all that is happening in their lives, Gloucester's teenagers have told us they need a safe and inclusive space they can go to be creative 🎧🎬🎹. We need *your* help to make that possible and change lives for good 👍. Please donate and share 🙌 at the link below👇

https://buff.ly/3f9C7B1

21/05/2020

Our song to show support to the Frontline workers.
Featuring some Forest of Dean faces

Massive well done to all involved 💚