Community & Creative health

Britten Pears Arts believes music and the arts can help make us feel better. Take a look at some of the ways we support artists and practitioners, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and develop new practices by working with partners across arts, academia, health and social care. See some of our projects in action, making music useful for communities.

Criminal Justice programme

Read about our work within HMP Warren Hill

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List of News Articles

  1. Think Tank: Music, Migration and Displacement

    This strategic Think Tank was convened to explore and address the intersections between music, migration, and displacement. The initiative brought…

  2. Empowering Return: Reflections on the SWAP’ra Retreat

    In March 2025, SWAP’ra (Supporting Women and Parents in Opera), in partnership with Britten Pears Arts, hosted a transformative week-long retreat at…
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    Miyabi Duo at HMP Hollesley Bay

    A new and exciting programme from Britten Pears Arts has demonstrated the transformative power of live performance at two prisons local to Snape…
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    Spark! event: Collaborative Music Practice for Health

    The Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, The Cambridge School of Creative Industries, and Britten Pears Arts were delighted to offer a…
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    Sansara: Giving voice to grief

    Following a five-day residency with Britten Pears Arts, the Sansara Choir report back on their experience and how it helped them come together…
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    East Suffolk Skylarks

    Skylarks is a fun and friendly singing group for people living with Parkinson’s and their companions. East Suffolk Skylarks…

  7. Think Tank: Music, End of Life, Grief and Loss

    In 2024, Britten Pears Arts explored the theme of Compassionate Communities across all strands of its activity, focusing on experiences of end of life,…

  8. Think Tank: Musicians Matter

    Music is an essential aspect of all human civilisations. It has the power to influence and shape the social fabric as well as have significant impact…

  9. Influential research maps music education in Suffolk

    Music education should hold a similar status to other core curriculum subjects because of its important role in boosting pupils’ wellbeing, an…

  10. Britten Pears Young Artists | Community Course

    As a musician, community work might be an extension of your artistic output, or a core part of your career. Britten Pears Young Artists take part in a…

  11. Think Tank: Music in Later Life

    Music has power to improve quality of life and wellbeing in later life. It encourages connection, reduces isolation and loneliness, improves mood,…

  12. Think Tank: The Future of Music in Criminal Justice Settings

    Britten Pears Arts has had a relationship with HMP Warren Hill for over 20 years, both as a Young Offenders Institute and as a Category C adult male…