March 2026 - Publicising

I have finally started advertising the EcoBeats workshops! 

I created a flyer and QR code linking to an online sign-up form, which allowed participants to easily access further information and register their interest. The sign-up form also included a consent section, ensuring that participants were aware that the workshops formed part of a research project.

Initially, I was concerned that including this ethical information might discourage participation. However, it was important to prioritise transparency and ethical practice, even if this introduced a potential barrier. However, at the moment interest is steady and it doesn't seem to be affecting sign-ups.

With interest increasing, I also had to reconsider the practicalities of group size. While the space could accommodate up to 30 participants, it became clear that managing a group of this size independently would be challenging. This led to a decision between reducing capacity or recruiting additional support. I chose to bring in a volunteer who would allow the sessions to remain open to a larger number of participants while ensuring they could still be managed safely and effectively.

I am very excited that the project will now be gaining public attention and am looking forward to seeing what attendance will be like at the workshops.

This stage of the project has highlighted the important balance between accessibility, ethics, and practicalities of delivery, and has reinforced the importance of adaptability in community music settings.