Previous Projects
CHOGM 2005 in Malta
Commonwealth Resounds! first organised a series of brilliant multicultural performances in collaboration with Maltese musical partners, in events linked to the Commonwealth People's Forum as part of CHOGM 2005, held in Malta and Gozo. The impact and success of the performances were in no small way due to the support of the Maltese Ministry for Culture, the hotels and other organisations in Malta and Gozo who recognised the value and mutual benefits of this exciting new enterprise. We are grateful to other Commonwealth countries such as Cyprus, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand who supported their wonderful musicians in the first-ever performances of The Commonwealth Resounds! The full programme(pdf) for this event is available to download.
CHOGM 2007 in Uganda
Many international musicians from The Commonwealth Resounds! travelled to Kampala to take part in some fascinating projects and performances with their Ugandan musical partners. The whole programme was supported generously by the Commonwealth Foundation. Professional Group Leaders from The Commonwealth Resounds! supported the work of youth choirs and bands in the villages surrounding Kampala, and the Federation of International Musicians launched a highly successful Music Business Seminar (pdf). The Commonwealth Resounds! also took part in Commonwealth People's Forum Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and ran projects in the People's Space. On the final day, Dr. Peter Cooke gave a fascinating lecture about the Music of Uganda (pdf) to all musicians involved in The Commonwealth Resounds! at the Ndere Centre, Ntinda.