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Learn more about what MusicWorks does, and our programmes. This collection of short films showcases the programmes and the impact we have on vulnerable children and young people in local communities.

Social Innovator in Arts and Culture Award

We are thrilled to share with you that at an award ceremony at the Artscape Theatre Centre on Sunday 10 November 2019, MusicWorks and our Music for Life programme was announced the winner in the category: Social Innovator in Culture and Arts. The award formed part of the Community Chest Social Innovations Awards. Out of 200 entries from across South Africa, only 14 organisations were selected as winners in their various categories.  For MusicWorks, an honour and an endorsement such as this is immeasurable. The Music for Life project is targeted at communities on the Cape Flats where high levels of violence, gangsterism and poverty negatively impact the well-being of children growing up here. For these children, the risk of early school drop-out and becoming involved in destructive activities such as gangs and substance abuse from a young age is extremely high. The Music For Life project unlocks the potential in children so that they become resilient, creative beings; able to dream; and capable of positively contributing to society. And we do this through music – a resource that is still thriving in our communities, in spite of, the challenges and adversities they face. We are very proud of the whole MusicWorks team and especially the… Read More »Social Innovator in Arts and Culture Award

Look what MusicWorks has been up to during 2018!

MusicWorks has had a busy year during 2018…not only with our onsite work but also with concerts, campaigns and workshops!  These activities provided our young people with the opportunity to perform, to be witnessed and show off their talents!  We were also the happy beneficiaries of a campaign run by Fine Music Radio and Voices from the Heart choir in America. We hope that you enjoy these snippets of 2018 and take this opportunity to wish you a happy holiday period! ZONNEBLOEM FESTIVAL, MAY 2018 The Inaugural Zonnebloem Festival, which celebrated 160 years of the Zonnebloem College Estate that houses the Zonnebloem Boys and Girls Schools was held in May this year. Young people who are part of the MusicWorks’ Music for Life programme at the schools opened the festival in front of residents, learners, members of the communities and alumni.  It was a fantastic opportunity for our beneficiaries to showcase their newly acquired marimba skills and the entire event highlighted the long history of Zonnebloem community and we were so honoured to be part of it! SCHOOLS MUSIC FESTIVAL, ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTRE. JULY 2018 MusicWorks’ Heideveld and Lavender Hill schools were invited to take part at the Schools Music Festival at the Artscape Theatre Centre during… Read More »Look what MusicWorks has been up to during 2018!

TARGET: therapeutic music services to 5000 children by 2018

Our society faces unprecedented high levels of violence against children. Abuse and neglect in early childhood affects brain development and impacts on cognitive and psycho-social adjustment, which results in an increased risk of violent and anti-social behaviour. So for more than a decade MusicWorks has worked in marginalised communities using the power of music to provide emotional healing and to develop children’s resilience. Our aim is to help them increase their potential to flourish amidst adversity. Through a musical process, children’s abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. We are not just making music for the sake of fun, entertainment or to give children something to do after school. We are making music for the sake of changing lives. We have provided services for 4 779 children during the past seven years. If you want to make a long term impact on a child’s life, help us reach our 2018 target of reaching 5 000 beneficiaries overall and join us in our quest. By becoming a MusicWorks sponsor you will give a child the chance to experience music and to thrive by joining: individual or group music therapy sessions A marimba band Or a gumboot dance group We have made it… Read More »TARGET: therapeutic music services to 5000 children by 2018