After six successful years, Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions is once again in the midst of hosting a plethora of genuine musical talent. Set in the iconic location of St John-at-Hackney Church, Mencap’s ...

Learning disability charity, Mencap, is to launch a classical music event, adding to its portfolio of events under the ‘Mencap Music’ brand. After the success of Little Noise Sessions, Mencap’s annual ...

Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions curated by Mencap ambassador Jo Whiley, are back with a bang for the 6th year running - and there’s definitely nothing little about 2011’s line up! Taking residency in ...

'Coveted' doesn't begin to describe tickets to Mencap's Little Noise Sessions. Guitarist Magazine and MusicRadar have teamed up with Larrivée Guitars and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd, to bring ...

A TEACHER and town councillor is starting a new venture bringing music to children and adults with learning disabilities. David Stanley is leaving his role as assistant headteacher at Eastwood Academy ...

Mencap, the learning disability charity, is launching a classical music concert this summer under its Mencap Music brand. The Lost Proms will take place on June 3 and 4 at Cadogan Hall in Chelsea The ...

This week’s Big Issue is unlike any other we have ever produced. This magazine has been created, in association with Mencap, by people with learning disabilities to help illustrate what they go ...

As recently as last century, psychiatric hospitals were used to 'treat' people with learning disabilities, poor behaviour - and even single motherhood. Although that approach is changing, Music Man ...

Singer-songwriter Kate McCusker is hoping her success at winning the 2011 Mencap Y Factor singing competition will be a major step towards carving out a professional career in music. Local girl Kate ...

The 2011 Mencap Y-Factor live singing competition got off to a sensational start with the Belfast heat staged at The Empire Music Hall. It was the first of five regional heats to be held across the ...

For Coldplay fans, this was a rare opportunity. To see one of the biggest bands on the planet (well, half of them), in the tiny surrounds of a church. For fans of the band this is about as good as it ...