Positive News #123, Oct-Dec 2025
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Sound futures – The grassroots projects tuning up the next generation of musiciansÂ
At a time when support is needed most, cuts to school funding have made it increasingly difficult for many students to access musical instruments that could inspire and empower them. But as we uncover, a host of organisations are bringing repaired and upcycled instruments into the hands of young learners, ensuring that access to music isn’t dependent on wealth.
Other features include: The organisations helping independent artists thrive • Frank Turner on supporting live venues • Competing in the British Transplant Games • New mum-friendly comedy clubs • How farm work is transforming young people’s behaviour • The regenerative farming community • The surprising industry that saved a Norwegian island • Ethical hacking • For the love of doing nothing • Sam Ryder’s life lessons • Life after escaping the Taliban • How to have meaningful conversations • You told us: which works of art have changed your life
Published 8 Oct 2025
