Billy and Andy are two accomplished musicians based in Manchester who run accessible music workshops for people with special needs. They visit residential homes for people with PMLD (Profound and multiple learning disability) where they perform Living Room Gigs and get the residents involved in music making. They also make their own accessible instruments and play regularly with their band the Spot Lighters who were formed during Billy and Andy's Holiday Music Club!

During the school holidays Billy and Andy host a weeklong Holiday Music Club for people with additional needs. Throughout the week people will get the chance to write their own songs, learn instruments, jam with other musicians, play in bands and perform in front of their family and friends. At the end of the week everyone will get a CD full of their own music.

Billy and Andy also offer FLIP, free music-making and skateboarding sessions at Projekts skatepark for young people with SEND aged 11-25 who live in the Manchester City Council area. FLIP is part of Manchester's SEND Community Offer.

Who to contact

Contact Name: Andy Haines
Contact Position: Workshop Coordinator
Telephone: 07429 826 053 07429 826 053 07540 699 212 07540 699 212
E-mail: info@billyandandy.co.uk
Website: Billy and Andy
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Where to go

Name: Gorse Hill studios
Address: Cavendish Road
Stretford
Postcode: M32 0PS; View M32 0PS on a map
Notes: Fully wheel chair accessible.

Costs

Associated Cost: Yes

Availability

Referral not required
Referral Details: Please get in contact with either Andy or Billy if you have any queries or would like to book a place!
Other notes: Billy and Andy's Music School cater primarily for young people aged 16 - 25 with special needs and learning difficulties, although we are willing to take people younger or older but that will be decided after meeting them. Both Billy and Andy are fully DBS checked and have had mobility training so can usually provide personal care if needed.

Last updated: 10/04/2024

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