Leap into Live Music 2013 - 2018 Summary

LEAP INTO LIVE MUSIC! Audience Development with Impact: 2013 – 2018

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Liverpool Philharmonic enhances and transforms lives through music Since 2013, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation-funded Leap into Live Music! programme has worked to build meaningful and sustainable relationships with hard to reach audiences across Merseyside.

2,335 households registered: Over 50%

living in some of the most deprived areas in Merseyside

Our primary aim is to reach out to audiences from financially challenged backgrounds to understand barriers in attendance and provide support and information from the first point of contact through to a personalised welcome and practical assistance at events.

Learning activities, and performances in community and workplace settings

Assisted group visits to performances and events at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Free and discounted tickets to encourage independent attendance

We create supported pathways for these audiences to engage with us and offer free and discounted tickets across a tailored programme of events to people who have never attended a concert or event at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

15,708

40% Discounted Tickets

free and discounted tickets booked across Liverpool Philharmonic events:

60% Free Tickets

‘Such a great way of introducing little ones to the orchestra experience.’

Leap Member

We partner with local community groups, employers and charities to deliver specially designed workshops and performances in these settings to encourage an open dialogue

43% Charities, Community Groups and Housing Associations

31% Children’s Centres and Families

33%

of members have continued their engagement with Liverpool Philharmonic

700 26% Large Local Employers

members have independently booked over 1,500 tickets across Liverpool Philharmonic’s wider programme

Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to continuing this work and to welcome those who are least likely to engage with the arts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

‘Thanks so much for looking after us… Music is very therapeutic for those living with dementia.’

Leap Member

Thank you to the many individuals who have been involved in the delivery of the Leap into Live Music! programme over the last five years.

Special thanks to:

PRINCIPAL FUNDERS

Thanks to the City of Liverpool for its financial support

PRINCIPAL PARTNERS

‘The family we brought had the best day ever and said it was the first time they had felt happy and without sad thoughts since they had arrived in England.’

Leap Member

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