To see when the next concert is on, go to the https://soundresource.org.uk/whats-on/ page.
Moving Music concerts have been running since 2007, and in 2019 were brought under the Sound Resource umbrella.
The concerts offer an opportunity for people living with dementia or other life limiting conditions, along with their family, friends and carers, to enjoy a day time concert experience together, with professional musicians, in a beautiful space, with good access and a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Moving Music concerts combine performances by professional and other musicians of a high standard, with sing-along songs to join in as people wish. Refreshments are served from 30 minutes before the concerts, allowing the audience time to arrive, settle down and socialise as they wish before the concert starts.
The concert dates for 2026 are as follows, with the option of attending in the morning or afternoon.
Tuesday 21st April in Abingdon.
Thursday 2 July in Dorchester,
Thursday 17 September in Dorchester,
Tuesday 1 December in Abingdon
For more details see our What’s On page or email movingmusicconcerts@gmail.com with any queries or to request to join our email list.
Gallery of drawings and photographs: Gallery Here
The 2025 Moving Music Storytelling Evaluation Report, reflecting the voices of audience members, volunteers and our lead musician, is on this link. Storytelling Evaluation Report
To measure the impact of Moving Music we worked with external consultants, Orchestras Live, to commission an independent Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. Our thanks to the University of Oxford Science Together programme for enabling us to do this. Social Value Report
- Contacts: Danielle Battigelli.
- email: movingmusicconcerts@gmail.com
- Tel: 01865 251305
We really hope you enjoy these concerts. We certainly feel lucky to have such talented performers. If you’d like to donate online please use the link below. If you are a UK tax payer and willing to complete a Gift Aid form to enhance the value of your gift, or if you can suggest other sources of funding, please contact our Treasurer, Richard Wood, on woodrichard999@sky.com
Moving Music is part of the work of the charity Sound Resource (charity no. 1149820) and relies on funding from trusts and donations by individuals. Thank you! Download a Gift Aid form here
Moving Music has also been working with Abingdon and Witney Community Hospitals and you can see more information in the attached link – Moving Music mini concerts have been delivered in 2 wards in each of the hospitals since October 2023
Feedback from Moving Music Audiences includes:
‘My husband sang along (but he doesn’t speak!) A miracle.’
‘Really enjoyed today. Very uplifting, It’s not only good for Dementia sufferers, its a great relaxation for carers.’
‘Lovely to be in such inclusive environment and to feel so welcome. Music very enjoyable and beautifully performed‘
‘The concert was very well organised and enjoyable. My residents had great pleasure from today’s concert.’
We liked ‘The friendly informal atmosphere, inclusiveness, excellent music.’
‘Cheered us up, woke us up, made us jolly!’
In 2025 Moving Music has been working with Science Together and Merlin Porter – see the image produced by Merlin Porter of a recent Moving Music concert at Dorchester Abbey here
Moving Music