Past Projects
Working with Grow the Music, anyone can discover their potential to make music.
Western Australia
Wyndham, East Kimberley
Whole Community Music Development Program
When:
2012, 2013, 2015, 2017
Duration:
29 Weeks
Outcome:
8 Programs, 6 community concerts.
Impact:
Increased school attendance, community wellbeing and health impact, decrease in local crime.
Partners:
Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corp (NAAC), Kununurra Mental Health & Drug Service.
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Kalumburu Mission, East Kimberly
Outcomes:
Christmas Concert
Impact:
Whole Commnunity Music Development and Community Christmas Concert
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Wirrimanu (Balgo), Tanami Desert
Outcomes:
2 Programs, 2 concerts
Impact:
This program focused on building individual self esteem and music leadership skills, creating colaborative, intergenerational music learning and performance opportunities.
It has boosted my confidence and made me feel I really deserve to still be here in this world. When (Grow the Music) come and do music with us it is like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, all the pain goes away…
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Bega Valley
New South Wales
Wallaga Lake, Yuin Country
Whole Community Music Development Program
When:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Duration:
15 weeks
Outcome:
5 Community Concerts
Impact:
GTM has been developing musicians and young people in Wallaga Lake since 2014, in what has been a rewarding and successful partnership with the community.
Partners:
South East Arts NSW
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Northern Territory
Mutitjulu, Uluru, Central Desert
Whole Community Music Development
When:
2017, 2018, 2019
Duration:
10 weeks
Outcome:
3 x Music Programs, 3 x Community Concerts, 1 x Art Program, 3 x Art Market Performances
Impact:
The Mutitjulu band went on to perform at the Mutitjulu Naidoc event, and Voyagers resort in Yulara. Subsequently the band gained a life changing opportunity to travel to Sydney for the ABC’s Recording Studio T.V
Partners:
Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation, Anangu Jobs, Wana Unkungtja, Voyages
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Gunbalanya, Arnhem Land (2021)
Outcomes:
Whole Community Concert, 11 track EP of local bands.
Impact:
Increased school attendance and employment outcomes for local music leaders.
Maningrida, Arnhem Land
Outcomes:
2 x Programs and 1 x Community Concert
Impact:
Manage recording studio setup included ordering and shipping all studio equipment. GTM filmmaker made documentaries for Morning Star ceremony & Babbaba Women’s Centre.
Kaltukatjara (Docker River), Central Desert
Outcomes:
37 original tracks recorded and mixed and a Community Concert for local bands. Unearthed Docker River Band.
Impact:
52 individuals attended adult music workshops over 2 weeks, producing a collection of orginal music.
Wes Slater Instrument Donation Program
Can you donate an instrument?
Everytime we work with a community, we also offer a range of instruments to program participants, thanks to the Wes Slater Instrument Donation Program.
If you would like to support a budding musican who doesn’t have the means or access to buy an instrument, donate one today!
Since 2012, we have been re-homed over 500 second hand instruments to musicians in need.
Help us take your pre-loved instrument to a new home. We appreciate donations of new and used music equipment in all major cities.
Our Supporters
Volunteering & Donation Opportunities
We’re looking for donations & volunteers for our recording studio in Coffs Harbour NSW, and for our remote community projects across Australia.
