Conference
Music and Health: Current Developments in Research and Practice
Taking place at the University Centre Folkestone from 9 - 10 September 2008.
The Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health is currently engaged in an integrated programme of research exploring the possible health benefits of active participation in music making and singing. It aims through its research and evaluation activity to contribute to a wider understanding of the power of the arts in health and social care and in the promotion of community wellbeing and health. In particular, the Centre is seeking to contribute to building an evidence base to help justify greater investment in the field of arts, wellbeing and health by NHS Trusts and local authorities.
This conference has been organised to mark the third anniversary of the establishment of the Centre in the Creative Quarter in Folkestone – a wider creative arts economic regeneration project managed by the Creative Foundation, and made possible by the vision and generosity of Roger De Haan.
Aims of the Conference
- To bring together a wide constituency of academics, health professionals and musicians interested in exploring the value of music in health and social care and the wider context of public health, wellbeing and community development
- To provide an overview of current developments in research and practice in the field of music and health, with particular reference to: music in health and social care settings; music in public health promotion and community development, and the role and value of established community music activity for wellbeing and health
Organisations supporting the Conference
