LOUD & PROUD
LOUD & PROUD is a free and funded inclusive band mentorship programme facilitated by myself (Sinead) alongside an amazing team of adaptive music specialists and community musicians. We are passionate about making musical experiences accessible and fun for everyone, especially our Disability community in Te matau-a-Māui.
We hold weekly sessions on Tuesdays at Paisley Stage in Napier.
2025 Session Times
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10am-11.30am
1pm-3pm
4pm-6pm
Our Values
Creativity
We affirm and celebrate all ways of participating in music. We aspire to maximise everyones unique expressions of creativity.
Whakawhanaungatanga
We are committed to nurturing connections between people and places and aspire to increase peoples social wellbeing and sense of belonging in the community.
Joy
Every session is strengths-based and focussed on what attendees find fun and enjoyable about music.
Meet the Team
Sinead
Kia ora, I am Sinead Hegarty (she/they) a music therapist from Te matau-a-Māui and now proud to be supporting my community through music.
Campbell
Campbell Burns (B.A Music) is a musician, music facilitator and sound artist currently living in the bay.
Nico
Nicolas Lopez is originally from Colombia and now residing in Hawke's Bay, Nico is a skilled musician, guitarist and dance instructor who directs cultural performances with local dancers and Musicians, all while advancing his music studies at EIT.
Guest Mentors
Throughout year that we invite guest mentors to facilitate themed workshops. So far we have had a visit from African Drumming Hawkes Bay.
