A Musical Rebellion
A Musical Rebellion, 2025-2027
A protest in harmony. A future reimagined.
Co-produced by Tri-borough Music Hub and the Royal Albert Hall, and in partnership with Royal College of Music.
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The Tri-borough Music Hub’s next major music education and performance programme is called A Musical Rebellion a new commission by Sally Greaves – a musical exploration of belonging, identity, community and the future through the voices of young people. Join us at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday, 29 June 2027 for an event celebrating youth perspectives and creative power. Preparations with young people began in September 2025 to gather their creative responses to the project's themes.
A Musical Rebellion invites young people to shape a powerful anthem for their generation, expressing both the realities they face and their hopes for a better future. The programme champions optimism, harmony, and constructive change, creating a sense of belonging for all.
A Musical Rebellion is envisioned as a landmark programme and a significant cultural initiative. Young participants will contribute to an ambitious and original commission, articulating both the realities of the world they are inheriting and their aspirations for the future. The project seeks to promote constructive solutions, with hope positioned at its core—representing a protest characterised by optimism and harmony, and reimagining what lies ahead. This new work aims to be both meaningful and representative, serving as an anthem for a new generation.
Our partnership supports Article 31 of the UNCRC, ensuring every child’s right to rest, relax, play, and participate in cultural life.
Every child has the right to rest, relax, play, and participate in cultural and creative activities.
We are guided by the UNCRC’s principles of non-discrimination, respect for children’s views, and access to education for all.
Let’s make the change together through music, with hope at the core.
Two Pillars / Six Themes
Led by the Tri-borough Music Hub in co-production with the Royal Albert Hall, and in partnership with Royal College of Music, A Musical Rebellion will amplify unheard voices from across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster's state-school communities, many from areas of deep deprivation. They will translate their ideas into a professionally composed work and a once-in-a-lifetime performance. We are delighted to be working with composer Sally Greaves, with whom we have a long-standing working relationship.
'I think I've always been a bit of a musical rebel, but I can't think of a better reason for A Musical Rebellion than for the rights of children. This will be quite the demonstration. I can't wait to work with the children and young people on the evolution of their own revolution.' Sally Greaves, Composer (https://www.sallygreavesmusic.com)
Creating A Musical Rebellion
The first stage of AMR was getting responses from young people to inspire the creation of the libretto/lyrics of the work. To enable this process, we wrote a toolkit that has been used by 40 schools. The aim of the Toolkit was to give teachers starting points and ideas which prompt creative responses from pupils when reflecting on the two AMR pillars and the six intersectional themes. As well as the in-school ideas and inspiration for the libretto and music, young musicians from TBMH after-school instrumental and vocal groups worked with Sally on further elements of musical content.
To further support the overall goal of AMR, we are also drawing on archive materials from the North Kensington Social Justice Archive (HERE), and the Royal Albert Hall archive (HERE). These incredible treasure troves of history provide stories and rich archive content.
Sponsors and Supporters
We are seeking visionary individuals and corporations to join us as sponsors of this historic event. This is more than philanthropy; this is cultural leadership. Please contact, Stuart Whatmore, Head of TBMH stuart.whatmore@rbkc.gov.uk.