Summer music concerts for babies to launch in city

Interactive music concerts for babies are to be held across Wolverhampton this summer, the council says.

The eight Babies' Adventures in Music (BAM) events will see music performed from around the world, involving an array of instruments at or near several family hubs in the city.

The aim of the concerts is to support the wellbeing of babies and their families or carers through a "special musical experience" and "to connect families to services that can support them".

They will run from 11 July until 20 August and offer an opportunity for people to relax and have an enjoyable experience with their baby, arts organisation Curiosity Productions added.

The group has received government funding through Wolverhampton Family Hubs to put on the BAM events.

They will involve "gentle movements and stimulating sounds", featuring singing, harp, accordion and stringed instruments.

"As parents as well as musicians, we know how positive it is for children to experience live music at a very early age," Sam Fox, a BAM musician said.

"We have also been researching the impact of our concerts on parental wellbeing with the Public Health Research Officer at Midlands Arts Centre, and will be sharing our findings at the Music & Parental Wellbeing Symposium at the Royal College of Music, London at the end of July.

"It's great that we can work with the family hubs to bring this special experience to Wolverhampton families, and also help to connect them to services and support.'

Jenny Martin, creative director of Curiosity Productions, said the team had been working in the city on various projects for eight years

"Kids in Wolverhampton have so much imagination and creativity, we feel honoured to have the opportunity to help them to discover their creative potential.

"It's fantastic to be giving parents and carers some special experiences with their very little ones too."

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