iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

...including contributors from India, Norway, New Zealand, USA and Italy This show was created as part of our 30th anniversary celebration projects supported by Arts Council England 🎧 Listen live on Friday: www.voicesradio.co.uk #MusicinPrisons

voicesradio.co.uk

Voices Radio & Podcast Studio

Voices - your local London Radio Station and Podcast Studio, streaming live from Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross

000

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

#ITT30 📣This Friday our radio show Solidarity Tracks will be broadcast for the first time on Voice Radio bringing together music made in prisons around the world. Tune in at 11am on the 29th of September to hear songs from prisons worldwide & interviews with those who helped shape them...

An image of a hand holding a microphone and the words 'Solidarity Tracks'

110

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We're very excited to team up with @hearmeoutmusic.bsky.social for a FREE webinar next week, following observation of each other's practice in prisons and immigration detention. Great insights for anyone interested in music in community settings Monday 22/09/25 - 2.30pm BOOK: bit.ly/ITTHMO

An image of the hands of two people playing keyboard together

001

Reposted by The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community

Hear Me Out @hearmeoutmusic.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We're celebrating our friends @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social on their 30th anniversary year - check out their wonderful FREE photo exhibition at Rich Mix, on now, and find out about their anniversary show here: irenetaylortrust.com/celebrating-...

A tall, smiley man holds an electric piano keyboard and points at the camera in front of a pink background. There is also a photo of the photoshoot - the photographer stands with camera and light source, focusing on the subject.

121

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

#ITT30 EXHIBITION at Rich Mix, 2-14 Sept 📸 Portraits by Lizzie Coombes aka @bettylawless.bsky.social of people connected with ITT Introducing our inspirational Artistic Director Sara Lee 💙💛 Part of our 30th anniversary celebrations supported by #ArtsCouncilEngland 👉 bit.ly/ITT30

011

Reposted by The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community

Hear Me Out @hearmeoutmusic.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

We're joining forces with @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social for a webinar, following observation of each other's practice in prisons and immigration detention. It's free, with great insights for anyone interested in music in community settings. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/learnings-...

eventbrite.com

Learnings from prison/detention - a musician's perspective

Irene Taylor Trust and Hear Me Out compare and reflect on our practice at the front line of prisons and asylum detention.

011

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

#ITT30 EXHIBITION at Rich Mix, 2-14 Sept 📸 Portraits by Lizzie Coombes aka @bettylawless.bsky.social of people connected with ITT Introducing legendary ITT project musician Charles Stuart 💙💛 Part of our 30th anniversary celebrations supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/ITT30

111

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

#ITT30 FREE EXHIBITION at Rich Mix, 2-14 September Portraits by Lizzie Coombes aka @bettylawless.bsky.social of people connected with ITT Introducing artist KENGO who we first met on #MakingTracks Part of 30th anniversary celebrations – find out more: bit.ly/ITT30

141

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

John tells us #MusicinPrisons was “my connection to the outside world & inner self” and how it “fostered him through those bad times” while serving his sentence, helping him to build confidence and move towards the future beyond prison youtu.be/EXArp78UAHY

youtu.be

Music in Prisons participants tell their stories

YouTube video by The IreneTaylorTrust

000

Reposted by The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community

Hear Me Out @hearmeoutmusic.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

We've been doing some work recently with our brilliant friends at @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social - check out the songs from their Lullaby Project with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social and @cleanbrk.bsky.social

011

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The project culminated with a special showcase at #RichMix which was attended by an attentive & appreciative audience. “It was so beautiful! thank you so much for sharing your stories and families – it touched me so deeply…” View to the livestream recording 👉 bit.ly/LullabyProje...

A photo showing an ensemble of classical musicians on a stage

100

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

“It means a lot more than I can put in words…” We recently had the privilege of working with women from @cleanbrk.bsky.social on our #LullabyProject partnership with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social #Resound 🎧 Listen to the songs 👉 bit.ly/LullabyProje... 📸 by Tracey Anderson

A photograph of three women singing together

121

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We're very excited to be #recruiting for a Projects & Operations Coordinator (part-time) to join our dedicated office team - a dynamic role that plays an important part in our projects and the running of our office. Salary £24-£27k pro rata 👉full job description & how to apply; bit.ly/ITTPOC

A picture coloured yellow and blue showing two figures working together and the words 'Join the Team!'

000

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Our #LullabyProject with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social is featured on @itvanglia.bsky.social piece at HMP Norwich about how building skills like reading (supported by @shannontrust.bsky.social charity) & through creating music can help prisoners to change their lives 👇 www.itv.com/news/anglia/...

An image of a woman singing into a microphone and a man playing the trombone

021

Reposted by The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

“I found kindness, warmth and meaningful human connections.” Today is #InternationalRefugeeDay! Back in February and March we worked with @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social, Resettlement and Care4Calais in the Lullaby Project, helping refugees and asylum seekers write lullabies for their loved ones.

122

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

We've supported parents with experience of the criminal justice system from #SoundingOut & @cleanbrk.bsky.social to write songs for their children, which they will perform alongside an ensemble from @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social BOOK FREE TICKETS: bit.ly/BookLullabyP...

A man in a coat sings into a microphone on stage with classical musicians

A group of women on stage looking proud after a brilliant performance

011

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

FREE #LullabyProject performance in London/ via Livestream this week, as part of our collaboration with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social #Resound supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social ⭐Fri 23 May, 2.30pm at Rich Mix or Livestream 📩 BOOK FREE tickets: bit.ly/BookLullabyP...

A group of people on stage being congratulated for an amazing performance

100

Reposted by The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community

Natanya Mark @nmdlb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Wonderful project my sister has been involved in organising @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social (free) tickets available for the London performance on Friday 23 May, 2.30pm. richmix.org.uk/book-online/...

021

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We have been working with migrant & refugee dads in Reading, introduced to us by Resettlement UK and Care 4 Calais Reading, to write beautiful songs for their children, which will be performed alongside an ensemble of RPO musicians. These are always very special performances...

A group of performers facing away from the camera, including classical musicians

100

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

FREE #LullabyProject performance in #Reading next week, as part of our collaboration with @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social #Resound supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social ⭐Tuesday 11 March, 4.30pm at St Nicholas Church, Reading 📩 Email: projects@irenetaylortrust.com to reserve tickets

Photo of a performance in progress, with a man and woman at the front next to microphones, and an ensemble of classical musicians behind them

100

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

✍️ Our application process is simple; please apply by noon on 10th March 📆 Please do get in touch if you have any questions about the role – we’re eager to meet you! 👉 Full details are here: bit.ly/ITTChair #Trustees #ChairofTrustees #artscharity

000

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Being Chair is a rewarding and varied role - we need someone who is excited by our mission and motivated to make a difference; someone who is interested in people, likes making connections and creates the environment in which people can achieve their best 👉 bit.ly/ITTChair

bit.ly

We’re looking for a Chair of Trustees

Due to succession, we are looking for a new Chair to join and lead our welcoming and productive Trustee Board. About us – the Irene Taylor Trust: Creating Music. Transforming Futures. We believe th…

100

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

#ChairWanted ⭐️ We’re very sad that the wonderful Jane Anderson is coming to the end of her tenure as #Chair; we’re looking for someone equally brilliant and inspiring to join us. Could it be your time to shine?! The Chair plays an important role as a figurehead & leader 👉 bit.ly/ITTChair

112

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Join us at 2.30pm on Friday in person (at the King's Trust South London Centre) or online via Teams 👉 all the details of how to attend this performance (and others we have coming up) are on our website here: irenetaylortrust.com/blog/perform...

irenetaylortrust.com

Performances

We have a number of exciting performance dates for your diary. If you’re not able to join us in person, for some there are options to view online. Making Tracks in Bristol, January 2025 Date:…

010

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

#MakingTracks 🎤 We’re excited to be at #thekingstrust South London Centre this week helping young people to #GetStarted #makingmusic! By this Friday afternoon they'll have been supported by our amazing musicians to form a band & written a set of #original songs ready to perform - JOIN US! 👇

A photo by Lizzie Coombes showing two people playing bass guitar in the foreground and a drummer in the background

110

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The #LullabyProject supports parents experiencing challenging circumstances to write and record original songs for their children. 🎧 You can hear the beautiful music created on previous projects on our website: irenetaylortrust.com/what-we-do/o...

irenetaylortrust.com

The Lullaby Project

The Irene Taylor Trust first collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Resound to bring the Lullaby Project to the UK for a successful pilot in 2017 (see below for more, including evaluati…

000

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🔊 CALL OUT FOR EARLY-CAREER #COMPOSER ⭐ As part of our #LullabyProject collaboration with the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social, we have an opportunity for an early-career composer (£500 bursary) - apply by 25th Feb 🎼 Full details here 👉 bit.ly/composerITT

The image shows a hand writing on music manuscript paper and the words 'early-career composer'

121

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Happy New Year! 📢 An exciting opportunity for those with a background in #finance to join our team & help us to change lives through making music: we’re looking for a #FinanceTrustee No previous #trustee experience is required (we’ll provide an induction & support to settle into the role)...

The image shows a young man singing powerfully into a mic - with the words 'Join the team' and 'Finance Trustee' overlaid

100

Reposted by The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community

Geese Theatre Company @geesetheatre.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

We are recruiting. Details below. Simple online application form and self-tape monologue (can be done on a phone). If invited to audition we can pay reasonable travel costs within the UK. Full-time, salaried position for the right person. All the details: www.tinyurl.com/GeeseJobs #appliedtheatre

076

The Irene Taylor Trust - #MusicinPrisons & the community @irenetaylortrust.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hello - how lovely to join you here! A little taster of who we are and what we do - using the creation of original music to help marginalised people to make positive life changes...

020