Submission on behalf of Music for the Populace to Local Music Grants Scheme, May 2009Our organisation, Music for the Populace, wish to apply for a local grant in support of our proposed activities pertaining to popular music and its benefits to the wider Newcastlecommunity.The benefits we envisage through our proposed activities include:
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The promotion of social interaction for individuals with communicative impairments
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The enablement of those of varying cultures and religions to express their beliefs withinan atmosphere of respect and appreciation
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Positive messages, as targeted to adolescents through the use of popular music
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Physical and Mental health benefits through music use and music therapy
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Physical health benefits in children, including the combating of child obesity within the Novocastrian community and;
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Improvement of music education in schools, including the varying developmental benefits this will bring Newcastle is widely known as a “musical” city, having the highest number of bands, venues, andartists per capita than anywhere else in Australia
.Music for the Populace hopes to tap into thisideology bringing it to the forefront of the community, through a series of workshops, activities,demonstrations and festivals, which seek to showcase local talent as well as benefit the wider Novocastrian population; physically, mentally, and spiritually.
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