Youth Voice & Leadership – get involved!

Tue 3 February 2026

Essex Music Service are working with the Essex Youth Service and Kirsty, their Youth Participation Lead. We want to make sure young people have a voice in the things that matter to them.

Right now, we are running some local Youth Voice sessions, and we’d love for you to get involved!

These sessions are a chance for you to share your views and ideas about music opportunities in your area. Your feedback will help shape what happens in the future.

Taking part in this session could also lead to the chance to join a county-wide Youth Voice group with Essex Music Service, where you can influence future music service delivery and help shape decision-making at a wider, strategic level.

This isn’t just for people already involved with Essex Music Service, it’s for anyone who’s interested in music, whatever your experience.

At the session, you’ll be able to:
• Share your thoughts on music activities and opportunities
• Tell us what you’d like to see more (or less) of
• Give ideas on how young people’s voices should be heard moving forward
• Connect with other young people in your area

Choose a session that best suits you and let us know you are coming:

AreaMeeting detailsGet involved!
BasildonWhen: Friday 6th March 5pm – 6pm
Where: Southernhay Youth Centre, SS14 1FN  
Complete this form
ColchesterWhen: Saturday 28th February 11am – 12pm Where: Colchester Townhouse CO1 1SS  Complete this form
SouthendWhen: Monday 2nd March 4:45pm – 5:45pm Where: Southend High School for Boys, SS0 0RGComplete this form  

Get in touch with us at musichub@essex.gov.uk if you have questions!