Striking a chord in Newark and Sherwood

Musician and professional trumpet player, Nathan from Newark, has joined the Heritage and Culture team at the District Council to help connect and promote the wealth of music opportunities that exist in our district, supporting musicians, venues, communities and individuals via a new music forum. Nathan has recorded and performed with the likes of Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Paloma Faith, Tim Minchin, Lulu and Rod Stewart to name but a few.

Nathan, who has extensive experience in music participation and community collaboration, said, “I am confident in my ability to connect musicians, venues, and participants to foster a thriving music scene across the district. I am passionate about delivering impactful cultural initiatives that inspire and engage communities, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the Heritage and Culture team at the District Council.

“I think it is brilliant that the District Council is viewing music provision and coordination on an equal footing to sport.  The health and wellbeing benefits of both should not be underestimated and throughout my six month contract, I will be able to support the newly formed Alive with Music forum to establish partnership working, promoting the incredible work that’s happening across the district and finding ways to make music accessible to everyone, to create a long lasting legacy that will benefit the residents of the district for many years to come.”

Following on from two successful Alive with Music events with interested parties from across the district, Nathan facilitated the first meeting of the forum, leading a lively and passionate discussion about the benefits of music, the opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions that might be found.

The District Council want to ensure that music is firmly placed as a focus going forward. The forum is a chance for musicians, both amateur and professional, and all those involved in music-making in the district to network, exchange ideas and to celebrate all that music brings to our lives. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of music in people’s lives not only for health, wellbeing and a sense of identity and place, but also as a field offering myriad work opportunities in the creative industries; a positive and successful story for our times.

There is a huge musical movement in our district that deserves to be celebrated.  Nathan’s role will be to ensure that this happens, and he hopes that it will encourages even more people to pick up an instrument or sing a song for the first time so that more people can enjoy the incredible benefits music can bring to your life. 

If anyone would like to get involved, is keen on music or would like to find out more, please email palace@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk