Fergal Sharkey (right) with Andy Burnham 300
“The benefits stack up socially, economically and culturally – and hopefully some of those young people will pick up valuable skills and go on to work in one of our fantastic creative industries.”
Centres will also be opened in Bristol, Hastings, Manchester, Norfolk, Nottingham, St Austell and Washington.
They have been funded by a £500,000 DCMS grant and help from the music industry.
Burnham added: “This is just the beginning. Spaces owned by local authorities around the country are being transformed with government money, and member companies of the Music Industries Association have been very generous in providing cut-price instruments.
“These fully-equipped spaces will make a big difference for young people who are looking for somewhere to practise, spend time and find an outlet for their creative skills.”
UK Music is an umbrella organisation representing the collective interests of the UK’s commercial music industry.
