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Legends of The Music Man Project!
Who are these Ambassadors, and what lies behind their extraordinary success? In this new blog, I introduce the individuals who inspire me every single day and reveal why they are ahead of their time.
David Stanley
Jan 1513 min read


The Letter That Changed Everything: A Tribute to Sir David Amess
If anything good can come out of such an awful tragedy, then it must be that people with learning disabilities, historically overlooked and ignored, will perform on Broadway in Sir David's memory.
David Stanley
Dec 28, 20254 min read


Twenty Years, Two Phone Calls, One Dream
On October 15th 2017, The Music Man Project performed at the West End's London Palladium theatre for the second time in three years. Our 2015 debut had been a tremendous success but failed to convince the Royal Albert Hall that we could put on a similar production at a bigger venue.
David Stanley
Dec 28, 20254 min read


The Snowball Effect of Corporate Compassion - the TEAM LEWIS Partnership That Changed Everything
I will never forget the kindness shown to me on that day.
David Stanley
Dec 28, 20255 min read


The Music Man's Review of 2025
This is The Music Man Project - where the impossible becomes possible! Once again, 2025 exceeded my wildest expectations. The most thrilling part was announcing our 2026 Broadway debut live on Channel 4’s The Last Leg.
David Stanley
Dec 27, 20256 min read


Musical Gladiators: An Unforgettable Night in Rome
We look up at the standing ovation filling the auditorium and take it all in. It wasn’t quite the Colosseum but for one night in Rome the Global Ambassadors became Musical Gladiators!
David Stanley
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Disability Access for Museums and Galleries
From 2021 to 2025, I held the position of the UK Government's Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture. During this time, I investigated ways to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. I compiled my insights into the following six recommendations to make arts and culture more accessible
David Stanley
Nov 4, 20254 min read


Disability Access for Libraries
From 2021 to 2025, I held the position of the UK Government's Disability and Access Ambassador for Arts and Culture. During this time, I investigated ways to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities. I compiled my insights into the following six recommendations to make arts and culture more accessible: 1. Opportunities for Creative Artists with Disabilities and Disabled Consumers 2. Pathways for Disability Employment and Volunteering 3. Customized O
David Stanley
Nov 4, 20254 min read


The Music Man Project/Salvation Army Partnership: Music and Faith in Action
That moment marked the beginning of our friendship and the birth of our partnership. Chris offered to find Salvation Army Corps that might like to run a Music Man Project. The Music Man Project and The Salvation Army UK have been thriving together ever since.
David Stanley
Sep 22, 20258 min read
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