00:00Newcastle City Council is setting up a charity aimed at helping disadvantaged children and young people to discover music.
00:08Cabinet members approved plans for a charitable arm of Newcastle Music Service called Newcastle Music.
00:14The council says charitable status will open access to additional funding, allowing projects to expand in deprived areas and provide
00:22support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
00:26Around 7000 children already engage with the service each year.
00:31The council says funding could support care experienced young people and families facing financial hardship.
00:38Newcastle Music Service has worked on programmes including MOBO with songwriting and industry opportunities.
