The world-renowned cellist and conductor David Cohen embodies a unique combination of qualities making him one of the most versatile and exciting musicians of this day. He has been internationally acclaimed for his remarkable instrumental mastery, generous musicianship, vast experience in varied repertoires combined with a flamboyant charisma.

David will also be performing as part of this year’s Liberation International Music Festival, so today, we asked him ‘Why Does Music Matter to you?”. Read on below to find out why!

Georgina Shelton is Head of Activities, Events and Wellbeing at LV group, with whom Music in Action have a partnership with to provide live music sessions throughout LV care homes across the Island. Read more on why music matters to Georgina.

Jack Bowley is part of the Lilium Choir from Oxford’s Magdalen College, who will be performing in Jersey on 10th January 2026. Read more on why music matters to Jack.

Seabourn Cruise Line has carved a distinct place in the world of luxury cruises. Known for its intimate, upscale voyages, Seabourn offers an exclusive travel experience with an emphasis on personalized service, fine dining, and exploration.

They have kindly sponsored a series of events which have supported our bursary scheme and also enabled us to purchase new instruments which are vital to help us to continue to expand the scheme.

Here we had a chat with them to find out why they chose to support Music in Action.

Tim Kliphuis is an internationally acclaimed Dutch violinist and composer, celebrated for his unique blend of classical, gypsy jazz, and folk traditions. Renowned for his improvisational mastery and collaborations with artists like Nigel Kennedy and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Kliphuis bridges genres with effortless elegance. His performances captivate audiences worldwide, from the Amsterdam Concertgebouw to Carnegie Hall, combining virtuosity with a deep passion for musical storytelling.

Here he tells us in his own words, why music matters to him.

My first public was performance was at the age of 10. It was the very first international guitar festival in China and I was the only child performing.  Following the performance the Spanish Ambassador to …. Read More

Laura Pick is a singer and actress based in London who has been in various stage productions around the UK. Her credits in theatre include playing understudy Maria in The Sound Of Music at the Regent’s Park Open Theatre, a featured ensemble and Dr Osgood in Anyone Can Whistle at the Union Theatre. Her most recent role was of Elphaba in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria.

Laura was recently in Jersey as part of our Jersey Sings programme for 2025. She sang at two ‘Night at the Musical’ events which she sang classics from Wicked, as well as other West End classics and she also sang at Music in Actions Jersey Sing’s event with over 800 local school children.

Here she tells us in her own words, why music matters to her.

Flora MacAngus, curator and actor in the immersive theater production “A Soldier with No Name”, that tells the story of local legend Claude Cahun: a French surrealist artist, trailblazing androgyne of gender politics, and self-proclaimed insurgent rebel against the occupiers of Jersey in World War 2, with the blends of music and Cahun’s words, offering a captivating multi-sensory journey of art and emotion. Here she tells us in her own words, why music matters to her.

I am immensely proud to be from Jersey and Liberation Day has always been a special time to celebrate resistance against tyranny, remember those who are no longer with us, and empower people today to stand up united for what is right. The concert will be a huge celebration of the basic human right to be free, whilst offering a time to reflect on those in the world today who are still fighting for it, and how we here in Jersey can help bring freedom for everyone around the world.

Suzi Digby, directing the ORA Singers, chats with us about why music matters!

Eamonn Dougan, Jersey Chamber Orchestra's Chief Conductor, chats with us about why music matters!

Vicki Genfan's evening of folk, jazz, pop and world music will be taking place on 9th November, part of Music in Action’s 2024 International Guitar Festival! All the way from the US, Vicki will be bringing powerful percussive ‘slap-tap’ acoustic technique using 29 alternate tunings, with soulful vocals that captivate audiences worldwide.

Renowned international violinist and acclaimed composer Harriet Mackenzie is collaborating with legendary guitarist Carlos Bonell in a unique guitar-violin concert, part of Music in Action’s 2024 International Guitar Festival. Here, so talks to us about her work as a performer, composer, arranger and her passionfor bringing music to those with little or no access to live music.

On Saturday 12th October, award-winning Italian horn player Silvia Bettoli joins us fresh from her studies – with full scholarship – on the prestigious Professional Diploma at the Royal Academy of Music. She will perform Mozart’s celebrated 4th Horn Concerto at a special concert honouring 90 years of the 3rd Jersey Scout Group. Find out about her journey so far with #whymusicmatters

Alexander L’Estrange conducts a massed choir of 500 children, one of the largest choirs assembled in Jersey, at Jersey Sings Across the Bay on 19th June 2024. Find out more about him at #WhyMusicMatters

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is an internationally-acclaimed pianist visiting us to perform with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra on Saturday 11th May. Find out more about his life here at #WhyMusicMatters

Ruben Maric is a talented Jersey born jazz player who is returning to Jersey to perform at Jazz at Hamptonne on sat 18th May 2024. Find out more about his life here at #WhyMusicMatters

Music in Action asked Music in Action Young Artist why music matters?